1 year agoThe Rockets traded guard
Victor Oladipo (and three second-round picks) to Memphis on Thursday night. In exchange, Houston will receive center
Steven Adams. The Rockets needed a veteran center to mentor
Alperen Sengun, one of the league's top centers. But the Grizzlies needed to shave some cash off the books, so the move makes sense for both teams. Without question, Oladipo has been a top producer over the years on both ends of the floor and has two All-Star appearances to show for it. He's averaged 16.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.6 steals. Unfortunately, Oladipo can't stay healthy. He's currently sidelined by a knee injury sustained in the 2023 NBA playoffs and doesn't have a return date. But if the 31-year-old can get healthy and stay that way, he'll be a welcome addition to any fantasy roster.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Adrian Wojnarowski
1 year agoHouston Rockets guard
Victor Oladipo (knee) likely won't remain with the team for long, with the club reportedly trying to move on from him following his arrival on Tuesday in a deal with the Thunder. Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports has noted that Houston sees Oladipo as a trade piece and has an interest in Detroit's
Alec Burks, Utah's
Talen Horton-Tucker, and Portland's
Malcolm Brogdon. Oladipo is on an expiring contract that is set to pay him $9.5 million in 2023-24. He's had three major surgeries in four years and is currently recovering from a left-knee procedure, which was done in April. The 31-year-old is expected to miss most of 2023-24.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Jake Fischer
2 years agoOklahoma City Thunder guard
Victor Oladipo (knee) won't be ready for the beginning of training camp, according to team president Sam Presti. Oladipo has struggled to stay healthy since suffering a ruptured quad tendon in 2019. He suffered another knee injury during the postseason with the Miami Heat last season. It's worth noting that the Thunder are loaded with young talent that needs playing time. Honestly, it's hard to imagine Oladipo carving out a legitimate role for himself even when healthy. He probably won't have much fantasy value to begin the season.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Brandon Rahbar
2 years agoVictor Oladipo is once again an Oklahoma City Thunder man after the Miami Heat traded him on Friday for two future second-round picks. The 31-year-old also spent the 2016-17 campaign with the Thunder. Injuries soon derailed Oladipo's career after that season, and he's seen very little action in recent years. The former All-Star suited up in 42 games for Miami last term, averaging 10.7 points with 3.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists. He missed the end of the campaign with a torn patellar tendon in his left knee. It's currently unclear when he will be healthy enough to play again. Meanwhile, Miami created a $9.45 million trade exception with the deal.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA.com
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