Lopez (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Warriors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Along with Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Nicolas Batum and Chris Paul, Lopez will sit out the Clippers' preseason finale. The veteran center is expected to be ready to go for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Jazz.

Lopez logged 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt), four rebounds, a steal and a blocked shot across 18 minutes in Wednesday's 109-91 preseason win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Lopez should be the big man coming out with the second unit, and Ivica Zubac is unlikely to yield many first-unit minutes to his teammates. Since Lopez has a serviceable midrange game and can stretch the floor with apt perimeter shooting, it's possible that he could share the court with Zubac on occasion when John Collins takes a seat.

Lopez scored 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt) while adding three blocks, a rebound and an assist in 17 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 102-94 preseason loss to the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran center appears to be nearly in midseason form as he supplied his usual strong production at the rim and from beyond the arc. Lopez will back up Ivica Zubac in the Clippers' frontcourt this season, which means he's highly unlikely to see the 30-plus minutes a game he grew used to getting in Milwaukee, but a shift to the second unit should allow the 37-year-old to prolong his career while still being effective on a per-minute basis.

Lopez agreed to a two-year, $18 million contract with the Clippers on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lopez's seven-year stint in Milwaukee officially comes to a close, as he has inked a contract with the Clippers on the first day of free agency. The 37-year-old started in all 80 regular-season appearances with the Bucks in 2024-25, averaging 13.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.9 blocks across 31.8 minutes. However, he averaged just 15.0 minutes per game in the playoffs. Lopez will serve as Ivica Zubac's primary backup, but if rookie first-rounder Yanic Niederhauser progresses well, Lopez could face some competition for playing time.

Lopez accumulated two points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) across eight minutes during Tuesday's 119-118 overtime loss to the Pacers in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Lopez, who was averaging 16.8 minutes in this series prior to Tuesday, was predictably benched in favor of Bobby Portis with coach Doc Rivers making several rotation tweaks. Although he had a brutal postseason, Lopez was one of Milwaukee's most reliable players in the regular season, averaging 13.0 points on 50.9 percent shooting, 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.9 blocks over 31.8 minutes per game. The 37-year-old center will hit the free agent market this offseason and could potentially find a new home outside of Milwaukee.

Lopez won't start in Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Bobby Portis will join the starting lineup in Tuesday's win-or-go-home game, pushing Lopez to the bench. The veteran big man has received limited playing time in the first round, averaging 5.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks across 16.8 minutes per game in four outings.

Lopez logged eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and four blocks in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 123-115 loss to the Pacers in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

After playing a key role in the regular season with 31.8 minutes per game, Lopez's workload in the playoffs has tanked. Through the opening two games, the veteran center is averaging 18.5 minutes per night with 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks. With the Bucks staring at a 2-0 deficit, it will be interesting to see what coach Doc Rivers tweaks going forward.

Lopez (rest) is available for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Lopez rested in the Bucks' regular-season finale against the Pistons, but he'll be good to go for the start of the playoffs. The veteran center finished the regular season averaging 13.0 points on 50.9 percent shooting (including 37.3 percent from three on 4.7 3PA/G), 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.9 blocks over 31.8 minutes per game.

Lopez (rest) didn't play in the regular-season finale but is expected to be ready for Saturday's game against the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Lopez played 80 games during the regular season, putting up some decent numbers in his seventh season with Milwaukee. The veteran big man averaged 13.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.9 blocks per game, shooting 50.9 percent from the floor and 37.3 percent from deep.

Lopez is out for Sunday's game versus the Pistons due to rest purposes.

EDGE Analysis

The Bucks are already locked into the second seed in the Eastern Conference, so they will rest their veteran big man in the regular-season finale. Pete Nance will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Lopez should be able to return to action for Milwaukee's first-round playoff matchup.