Brook Lopez News, Rumors, Updates - Milwaukee Bucks

Will likely return Thursday Lopez (personal) is probable for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Lopez has missed three straight games due to personal issues, and the Bucks are 1-2 during that stretch. They'll likely get their center back for a tough matchup versus Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns, but Khris Middleton (ankle) is out and Damian Lillard (ankle) is questionable.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Tuesday Lopez (personal) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Suns.

Impact Lopez will miss his third straight game, and it's unclear if he'll be back for Thursday's game against Minnesota. Bobby Portis and Robin Lopez will hold down the fort at center in the meantime.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Lopez (personal) will remain sidelined Tuesday versus Phoenix.

Impact Lopez will miss his third consecutive game while tending to a personal matter. Bobby Portis started in his stead during Sunday's game against Utah, but Robin Lopez had drawn the start Saturday against Dallas.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday Lopez (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Lopez will miss both halves of the Bucks' weekend back-to-back set for personal reasons. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday in Phoenix. Robin Lopez started Saturday's matchup in his brother's absence but played just four minutes, while Bobby Portis and Jae Crowder saw expanded roles off the bench.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out for personal reasons Lopez (personal) won't play in Saturday's game against Dallas.

Impact Lopez will miss the opening leg of the Bucks back-to-back road set for personal reasons. In his absence, Bobby Portis and Robin Lopez should be expected to handle most of the center duties.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rains in five threes Lopez contributed 19 points (7-13 FG, 5-9 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 34 minutes during Monday's 113-107 loss to Denver.

Impact Lopez was beckoning for the ball in the final minutes of the game, catching-and-firing with confidence as Milwaukee's offense stalled down the stretch. Lopez is on a heater, canning 11 threes across his past two games following a seven-game stretch of 28.0 percent shooting from deep. His shot volume in January has increased, averaging 10.9 shots per game versus 9.2 in December.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Rains in six threes Lopez accumulated 24 points (8-11 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal over 35 minutes during Saturday's 141-117 victory over the Pelicans.

Impact Lopez posted his 10th game of the season with at least three made triples, matching his season-high of six en route to his fifth 20-point game of the season. Lopez posted 26 games with 20-plus points last season, so his scoring ceiling has been diminished in 2023-24, although his shot blocking and defensive impact remain in peak form.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Griffin decision to alter how Brook Lopez defended was baffling to players Griffin had been trying to install a much more aggressive defensive scheme that had Lopez playing up more and blitzing ball handlers. In one...

JANUARY 24 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Protects paint in double-double Lopez finished Monday's 122-113 win over Detroit with 15 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and four blocks in 35 minutes.

Impact Lopez recorded a team-best blocks total while ending second on the team in rebounds and as one of five Bucks players with a double-digit point total in a double-double outing. Lopez has hauled in 10 or more rebounds in three games this year, including in two straight contests. Those two straight double-digit rebound performances have also ended in a double-double, his only two double-doubles of the year thus far.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

First double-double of season Lopez finished Saturday's 141-135 win over Detroit with 19 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal across 37 minutes.

Impact Incredibly, it's the first double-double of the season for the veteran center -- Lopez did record 10 boards against the Cavs on Dec, 29, but he only scored nine points. He continues to be among the league leaders in rejections, and Lopez has delivered multiple blocks in six straight games and 19 of 23 since the beginning of December, averaging 12.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, 1.9 assists and 1.5 threes over that stretch.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

NBA twins Robin and Brook Lopez were raised to be different Deborah Ledford used a simple philosophy as she navigated the complex task of raising four boys as a single working mother in Fresno, Calif.

JANUARY 18 • AJC.COM

Season-high six assists in win Lopez ended Saturday's 129-118 win over Golden State with 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, six assists and two blocks across 34 minutes.

Impact Lopez handed out a season-high six assists in the win, a nice bonus for anyone rostering the veteran center. He is currently sitting at 2.8 blocks per game for the season, buoying his overall fantasy value. Outside of blocks, he doesn't offer a ton of upside, averaging 12.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.6 three-pointers. With that said, he is a clear must-roster player across all formats, although he does offer far more upside when it comes to category leagues.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Swats three shots Lopez closed with nine points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 33 minutes during Thursday's 125-121 victory over the Spurs.

Impact Lopez continues to be one of the NBA's best rim protectors, averaging a career-high 3.0 blocks per game across his first 35 appearances in 2023-24. However, Lopez had his hands full against San Antonio, matching up with rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Makes huge impact defensively Lopez ended Friday's 119-111 victory over the Cavaliers with nine points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and six blocks across 36 minutes.

Impact Lopez is not known for being a proficient scorer and has posted single-digit scoring digits in three of his last four outings. However, he's been an absolute beast on the defensive end, tallying multiple blocks in five of his last six contests and also bringing energy on the glass. Even though Lopez is a below-average rebounder for his size, he is the piece that anchors the defense for the Bucks, and while his scoring numbers aren't there on a regular basis, he does enough on both ends of the court to remain valuable in all fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient from field in victory Lopez accumulated 14 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two blocks and two steals over 37 minutes during Thursday's 118-114 win over the Magic.

Impact Lopez took just seven shots over 37 minutes of action, but he still posted a useful scoring output since he was able to knock down five of the attempts. That total included a pair of three-pointers, as Lopez bounced back well after going 0-for-5 from deep against the Spurs in his previous game. The veteran center added two blocks to his ledger Thursday, giving him multiple swats in 19 of his 28 contests on the campaign. Lopez is tied for first in the NBA with 3.0 blocked shots per game this season.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Locks down paint in loss Lopez finished with 18 points (7-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists and four blocks in 37 minutes during Thursday's 128-119 loss to the Pacers.

Impact Lopez led all players in Thursday's In Season Tournament semifinal contest in blocks while finishing with a handful of rebounds and as one of four Bucks with a double-digit point total. Lopez has reached double figures in scoring in 12 of his last outings, adding five or more rebounds in nine of those games. He has recorded at least four blocks on eight occasions, including in three of his last five contests.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six defensive stats in victory Lopez logged nine points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists, three blocks and three steals over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 146-122 victory over the Knicks.

Impact Lopez was quiet on the offensive end but brought it defensively, delivering six combined steals and blocks. It's been another strong start to the season for the veteran, continuing to defy the odds on a nightly basis. He is currently second in the league in blocks, averaging 2.8 per game, to go with 13.2 points, 0.9 steals and 1.8 three-pointers.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy basketball 'No Respect' All-Stars: Brook Lopez, Max Strus and more; plus top waiver targets Eric Wong highlights the players he feels deserve more respect in fantasy basketball, and also offers up his top waiver wire targets.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

All-around showing in victory Lopez provided 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists, four blocks and three steals across 31 minutes during Sunday's 108-102 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Lopez did a little bit of everything for Milwaukee in a winning effort, finishing one of five players with 10 or more points while recording a team-high blocks totals and tying a team-high in steals. Lopez has tallied at least 10 points, five rebounds, three blocks and three steals twice this season, having posted 10 or more points with five or more rebounds in four straight contests.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brook Lopez 'does a little bit of everything' as Bucks get third In-Season Tournament win Lopez had 39 points, and Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard had 31 apiece as the Bucks "needed all of it" to squeak past the Wizards.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ties career high with 39 points Lopez finished Friday's 131-128 victory over the Wizards with 39 points (14-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals over 32 minutes.

Impact Lopez had a hot hand throughout the close contest, missing just three of his 17 shot attempts and draining all seven of his free-throw tries. The veteran center's 39 points tied the career-best mark that he originally established while playing for the Nets way back in 2011. Lopez didn't score more than 16 points in any of his first 14 games this season, but he's exploded for 67 total points during his past two contests, making an absurd 26 of 35 field-goal tries (74.3 percent) over that span.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brook Lopez Drops Bucks Career-High 39 Points vs. Wizards | 11.24.23

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Bucks 131 - Wizards 128 | Brook Lopez Bucks Career High 39 Points | 11.24.23

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Brook Lopez matches career high with 39 points as Bucks edge Wizards 131-128

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard each added 31 points as the Bucks improved to 3-0 in the East Group B standings.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Brook Lopez matches career high with 39 points as Bucks edge Wizards 131-128

Brook Lopez matched a career high with 39 points and hit a 3-pointer with 2:40 left to put the Milwaukee Bucks ahead for good in a 131-128 In-Season Tournament victory over the Was...

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Brook Lopez matches career high with 39 points as Bucks edge Wizards 131-128

Brook Lopez matches career high with 39 points as Bucks edge Wizards 131-128