Tyson Chandler

Bucks turn their attention to Monroe, Lopez

July 2, 2015 By Bill Scott

The Milwaukee Bucks were hoping to land Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler with the start of NBA Free Agency on Wednesday. That prospect quickly ended when Chandler agreed to a 4-year deal with the Phoenix Suns worth $52 million.

It means the Bucks now turn their attention to Detroit Pistons free agent Greg Monroe. The 6’11 big man met with the Bucks, Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers.

The 25-year-old Monroe averaged 15.9 points and 10.2 rebounds a game for the Pistons last season.

The Bucks also met with 27-year-old center Robin Lopez who played the last two seasons in Portland. Lopez averaged 9.6 points and 6.7 rebounds a game for the Trailblazers last season.

Dudley to return to Milwaukee

July 1, 2015 By Bill Scott

Khris Middleton

Veteran forward Jared Dudley will return to the Milwaukee Bucks, opting in to the final year of his contract.

Dudley had a Tuesday deadline to inform the Bucks if he was opting out or exercising his player option in the last year of his 5-year, $4.25 million deal for next season.

Dudley averaged 7.2 points and 3.1 rebounds in 72 games for the Bucks last season, most of it off the bench. He shot 46.8% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range.

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