2024-02-02 10:00:00
Surprise transfer that Memphis and Houston closed this past morning. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPNthe Grizzlies have sent Steven Adams to the Rockets in exchange for Victor Oladipo and three second-round picks in the draft.
Despite being out until the 2024-25 campaign due to surgery on her right knee, the Texas organization hopes that Adams’ physique and strength will help them continue progressing and that he will be a top-level bodyguard for Alperen Sengun. In addition, Ime Udoka places a lot of importance on toughness and defense, so he understands that the New Zealand center will fit perfectly into his system; reports the aforementioned medium.
As for the Grizzlies, this is a largely economical operation. With this move, they deduct 12.4 million dollars from their salary sheet, which leaves them 17 million dollars below the second tier of ‘punishments’ for exceeding the salary limit. In addition, Oladipo’s contract, who does not have a date for his return, expires at the end of the current campaign.
It’s obvious that Memphis is thinking regarding the future. With Ja Morant’s injury for the remainder of the year, which joins those of other important pieces such as Desmond Bane or Marcus Smart, the organization is focused on thinking regarding what to do with the lottery selection they have for the draft. 2024. Transfer it, add another top-level young man… The truth is that they are the only team with the potential to compete that is in such a situation.
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