Former Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez chooses Knicks

Free-agent center Robin Lopez has agreed in principle to a four-year, $54 million contract with the New York Knicks, according to league sources.

The deal was solidified once the representatives for Los Angeles Clippers free-agent center DeAndre Jordan notified the Knicks that Jordan had eliminated New York from consideration.

Lopez averaged 9.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks for the Blazers a season ago.