The Milwaukee Bucks had approached Marc Gasol about returning to the NBA to sign with them as a late season addition, sources tell Zach Lowe of ESPN.

With Brook Lopez battling a back injury, the Bucks have been thin at center.

The Bucks managed to acquire Serge Ibaka at the deadline, which decreases the chances of signing Gasol.

Gasol spent last season with the Los Angeles Lakers in what was a disappointing campaign that contributed him to leave the NBA to sign with CB Girona.

In five games this season, Gasol is averaging 15.0 points, 10.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 22.6 minutes.