With the Dwight Howard trade pursuit dead for now, the Brooklyn Nets moved quickly to secure center Brook Lopez, re-signing him to a four-year, $61 million deal.
Brook Lopez, Nets Continue Negotiations On Maximum Contract, According To Report
The urgency for all of this increased because Lopez has a maximum contract offer on the table from another team, according to Howard Beck of the New York Times.
If Lopez signs that offer sheet with another team, the Nets would have three days to match it, but they cannot match it and then trade Lopez for Howard. That’s why the Nets are moving quickly to resolve Lopez’s status while also engaging with the Magic on trade scenarios for Howard.
Read Article >Brook Lopez, Nets Negotiating Max Contract Extension, According To Report
Both sides still need to work on the length of the contract, which could be four years and $58 million or five years and $78 million. Also, the Nets want to make sure they will be covered in case Lopez’s right foot becomes an issue. It broke twice this past season.
With the Nets seemingly moving out of a potential deal for Dwight Howard, NBA eyes will turn elsewhere to see where the center might wind up.
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