On Sunday ESPN Adrian Wojnarowski reported guard these missiles Victor Oladipo turned down a two-year extension of the team for $ 45 million. Houston earned the two-time all-star in the James Harden Blockbuster trading in January.
Oladipo, the runner-up in the 2013 NBA Draft, has played with the Indiana Pacers for the past three seasons. After tearing his quad in early 2019, Oladipo is playing well this season but hasn’t returned to all-star form.
In 13 games with the Rockets this season, he’s averaged almost 19/5/5, but shoots career lows off the field and three.
Oladipo still has a lot to offer as a player. At best, he’s a versatile goalscorer who can quickly attack the basket, find the open man, and play an excellent defense.
The rejection of Houston’s offer to renew, Oladipo becomes an unreserved free agent this summer and is likely to leave the Rockets for a team that will be the fifth of his career. The missiles should try to trade Oladipo before the close of trading on March 25 so they don’t get left empty-handed.
Teams looking to acquire Oladipo would be trading for his reasonable $ 21 million contract and could sign it with bird rights in the off-season so the team could go over the salary cap to re-sign it.
For a competitor or a team on the sidelines of a competition, the 28-year-old shooter could be the missing piece. Here are possible trading destinations for Victor Oladipo.
intense heat
Miami receives: Victor Oladipo
Houston receives: Kelly Olynyk, Avery Bradley, Duncan Robinson or Kendrick Nunn, choose)
The Miami Heat and Victor Oladipo are said to have been around for a long time common interest. Although Miami is starting off slowly due to injuries and COVID absences, it is now on a six-game winning streak. Trading Oladipo could ensure the heat makes it deep into the playoffs again.
With Jimmy Butler and Oladipo, Miami, would have two senior two-way wings as the focal point of the team. While they would have to part with some depth, Oladipo might be worth getting as Miami will be a hot target for players in the buyout market.
Denver nuggets
Denver receives: Victor Oladipo, Sterling Brown
Houston receives: Gary Harris, Michael Porter Jr., select (s)
Since the last off-season, the Nuggets have taken a step back after losing Jerami Grant and Mason Plumleetreated as well Malik Beasley last season. Swap for a real third star to play alongside Nikola Jokicwith an MVP caliber season and Jamal Murray would raise them in the Western Conference.
Victor Oladipo. Photo credited to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
A deal with the Rockets would likely have the Nuggets surrendering Garry Harris (or Will Barton and others) to make the money work. Michael Porter Jr. could also be treated, although it could be risky to involve him if Oladipo goes free elsewhere.
Trading the MPJ and Harris against Oladipo would give Denver a more seasoned NBA talent and increase their chances of another deep playoff run.
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia receives: Victor Oladipo, Sterling Brown
Houston receives: Shake Milton, Danny Green, Mike Scott, choose)
Currently the team is at the top of the Eastern Conference leaderboard, the Sixers don’t have to make a trade to be a competitor. But if they decide to improve their odds over Brooklyn and Milwaukee, acquiring Oladipo from the Rockets might be a smart move.
In a potential deal, Philly could part ways with Shake Milton, who is having a great season off the bank, along with Danny Green, Mike Scott and Draft Picks.
Houston gets a young asset in Milton and a potential trade piece in Green, while Philly gets a senior perimeter scorer to play alongside him Ben Simmons in the backyard.
Boston Celtics
Boston receives: Victor Oladipo
Houston receives: Romeo Langford, Robert Williams, Semi Ojeleye, takes
The Boston Celtics have got off to a shaky start to the season and are close to the 500 mark. With the franchise with one exception of $ 28 million for traded players from Gordon Hayward If you sign with the Hornets in the free agency, the time for use may be earlier rather than later. Oladipo could be a good target for the Celtics.
The exception allows the team to receive more salary than it sends out. Oladipo fits in the $ 28 million and would leave some cash to maybe buy another piece.
Oladipo would give Boston another scoring threat as well as a solid defender, both of which are huge demands on the team, although the addition could make finding a final line-up difficult. Houston would receive young prospects and several tips to aid their rebuilding and get the trade up and running.
Featured Image Credited to the Houston Chronicle.
Statistics are credited to basketball-reference.com.
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