Thu, Feb 1, 2024 at 8:45pm

INJURED C ADAMS HEADED TO HOUSTON

The Houston Rockets acquired center Steven Adams from the Memphis Grizzlies for guard Victor Oladipo, two second-round draft picks in 2024 and a second-round draft pick in 2025.

What does it give the Houston Rockets
This is a trade of injured players, as neither Adams nor Oladipo has appeared in an NBA game so far this season. Adams is expected to be ready for the start of 2024-25, so Houston anticipates Adams backing up Alperen Sengun at the center position next season.

What does it give the Memphis Grizzlies
For the Grizzlies, adding three second-round draft picks was the motivating force behind this trade. Oladipo is on an expiring contract, as opposed to Adams, so this trade creates greater flexibility for the Memphis roster (a roster that has been beset by injury) going forward.

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