According to Yahoo Sports, Corey Brewer has agreed to sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder following his buyout with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Brewer, who played under Thunder coach Billy Donovan at Florida, spoke to several other teams according to the report, but ultimately settled on the Thunder. His relationship with Donovan was a “significant factor” in his decision.
Brewer played at Florida for three seasons, winning back-to-back NCAA titles in 2006 and 2007.
In the NBA, Brewer has bounced around a fair amount, playing for the Timberwolves, Mavericks, Nuggets, Rockets, and the Lakers before coming to the Thunder. He’s a steady defensive presence who, although he doesn’t add much in the way of shooting (Brewer is a career 28% three-point shooter), he can help emulate some of the cutting and diving action that Andre Roberson added for the Thunder.
A Roberson replacement Brewer is not, but the Thunder did have an open roster spot, so filling it with a veteran with playoff experience seemed like a no-brainer for Sam Presti. In reality, this team is already well into the luxury tax, so the penalty incurred for signing Brewer is a drop in the bucket compared to what is already being spent.
For his career, Brewer averages 8.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. He’s a career 42% shooter and knocks down free throws at a 71% clip.
In limited time on the floor with the Lakers this season, Brewer has averaged 3.7 points and 1.7 rebounds per game.
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