Prying the corner! The 37-year-old veteran becomes a hot commodity, the Lakers and Warriors compete, the Bucks may lose the inside gate

"Dalou will be very popular." - This sentence from an NBA executive directly points out one of the biggest suspenses of the free market in 2025.

According to Bucks reporter Gery Woelfel, 37-year-old center Brooke Lopez will become a full free agent this summer, which has attracted the attention of many championship teams, including powerful players such as the Lakers and Warriors.

Dalou once played for the Lakers in the 2017-18 season, and averaged 13 points, 4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 blocks per game. Although the data is not an explosive, his space-based play style is very popular among the coaching staff.

Now, as the problem of insufficient depth in the Lakers' inside line is exposed again, the possibility of the veteran's return has been widely discussed. An executive even joked: "I'm sure the Lakers have already talked to him." In addition to the Lakers, the Warriors were also exposed to be interested in Daluo. ESPN salary expert Bobby Marks analyzed that the Warriors need a center who can both open up space and protect the basket, and Daluo's 37.3% three-point shooting percentage + 1.9 blocks this season are perfectly in line with the demand.

Despite his sharp drop in playoffs (only 14.8 minutes per game), his regular season stability (80 full attendance, 31.8 minutes) still proves his worth.

Dalou has been Antetokounmpo's golden partner since joining the Bucks in 2018, helping the team win the 2021 championship. But now, the Bucks are facing salary pressure. If they cannot provide a competitive offer, the meritorious veteran may switch to his team.

This season, Daluo's defensive efficiency has declined, but his spatial attributes on the offensive end (career cumulative 1,200+ three-pointers + 1,200+ blocks) are still scarce resources.

Although he is 37 years old, the market in Daluo is still bullish: the championship team (Lakes, Warriors, Suns) may provide a short-term settlement of 5 million to 8 million in one year; if the midfield team wants to improve their combat effectiveness, they may issue a two-year contract of 15 million; if the Bucks want to keep people, they may need to match the quotation, but the luxury tax pressure is huge.

From the Nets to the Lakers, and then to the Bucks, Daluo's career has always been closely linked to the championship team. Now that the veteran is standing at a crossroads again, his decision may directly affect the league structure next season.