Robin Lopez
With Thomas Bryant being out for the year with a torn ACL, Robin Lopez has stepped up into a bigger role with Washington and has actually played quite well. In 42 games this season, Lopez is averaging 8.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and is shooting 58.1% from the floor.
He could definitely make an impact for a team on the cusp of making the playoffs or provide frontcourt depth for a playoff contending team, which is why he is an under-the-radar player that could be moved before the trade deadline tomorrow.
The 13-year veteran is nearing the end of his career and with him being in the final year of his contract, he could definitely draw some last-minute interest from a handful of teams around the league, but he is owed $7.3M this season, making things a little difficult for teams tight on cap space.
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Robin Lopez is not worth one or two young players and is at most valued as a second-round pick in a trade, which is why the Wizards could have a hard time getting a ton of value for him if they do look to move him before the deadline.
His contract is favorable in the sense that he is in the final year of his deal, but the $7.3M price tag that comes with Lopez for this season is definitely not ideal, especially since there are not many teams around the league that can absorb that kind of contract without moving a few players around on their roster.
