Utah Jazz Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin O'Connor announced today that the team has signed Raul Lopez to a three-year contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"I am very happy to finally join the Utah Jazz," said Lopez, "It's always been my dream to play in the NBA. Although I'm very disappointed with the injury, surgery will allow me to enjoy a long career in the NBA."

Lopez, a 2001 first round pick from Spain played in just four games for Real Madrid of the Spanish League in 2001 before suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. He returned to finish the season, but reinjured the knee in an exhibition contest with the Spanish National team that was preparing for the World Championships in Indianapolis this past summer.