Brook Lopez could be a buyout target for 76ers this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers are currently 7-1 but lack depth at the backup center position. Brook Lopez, available via buyout from the Los Angeles Clippers, has emerged as a prime target for the 76ers. Lopez, nearing 39, is still effective, shooting 53.7% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range. If acquired, his veteran presence would enhance the team's interior defense and offensive spacing, crucial for playoff success. The Clippers may look to part ways with Lopez as they undergo changes after a challenging start to the season.
- •76ers looking to fill backup center slot behind Joel Embiid
- •Lopez reportedly a buyout candidate with Clippers' struggles
- •Averaging strong shooting percentages this season
- •Veteran experience could enhance 76ers' playoff prospects
- •Clippers beginning a roster overhaul amid early-season challenges
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Brook Lopez Is The Perfect 76ers Buyout Target Right Now
"The 76ers need a backup center and Brook Lopez fits the bill. Per The Sixer Sense, he could be available via buyout from the Clippers.
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