Report: Nets accelerating Lopez trade talks, will move him soon
Brook Lopez should probably start packing.
The 16-23 Brooklyn Nets have accelerated trade talks involving the big man, according to Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski and intend to move him soon.
Nets talking to several teams, but officials around league say Nets making second hard push for intel on Charlotte's Lance Stephenson.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) January 16, 2015
Wojnarowski writes at Yahoo:
The Nets have had discussions with Oklahoma City on Lopez, but the best chance for bringing back value on the former All-Star center could be gambling on the talent of Stephenson. There's support for a Stephenson homecoming to Brooklyn on the ownership level but rival teams believe the front office is more cautious about taking on the volatile player.
Oklahoma City has been the most aggressive in its pursuit of Lopez, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Brooklyn has tried to find teams willing to move the expiring contract of Kendrick Perkins for an established player, sources said.
The Nets have delivered indications to teams they would like to settle on a trade by the weekend, league sources said.
Denver has discussed a package centered on center JaVale McGee, but his consistent problems with injuries have discouraged the Nets' interest, sources said. Miami raised the idea of a package including Chris Andersen, Norris Cole and Josh McRoberts, sources told Yahoo Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers have expressed interest too, sources said.
Lopez, 26, is under contract for 2015-16 at $16.774 million. Check out the post below for more on his stats.