The Grizzlies made a trade with the Rockets today, sending “Aquaman” Adams in exchange for Rockets star guard Oladipo. (composite of data images)
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[Canolfan Chwaraeon / Adroddiad Cynhwysfawr]The Grizzlies and Rockets made a trade today, sending center Steven Adams, who will be out for the entire season, in exchange for star guard Victor Oladipo, who will also be out for the entire season. ) and three second round picks.
Adams sprained the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee against the Suns in late January last year and has been forced to miss the rest of the regular season and the 2022-23 playoffs. Due to poor results from stem cell injections and rehabilitation, he was unable to effectively maintain the stability of his knee. The Grizzlies announced that he would have to undergo surgery, which would be reimbursed for the season. He is expected to make a full recovery before the 2024-25 season. Adams, 30 years old, has played for the Grizzlies for 2 years, averaging 7.5 points, 10.6 rebounds per game, and shooting 56.7% from the field.
Oladipo, who is 31 years old, has been selected to the All-Star Game twice, but has been plagued by injuries in recent years, undergoing three surgeries in four years. Last year, he suffered a torn patellar tendon in his left knee and was in He has been repaid for the rest of the season and has been sidelined for the last five seasons. He only played in a maximum of 42 games, contributed 10.7 points, 3.5 assists and 3 rebounds last season. by the Heat and then sent him to the Rockets There is no timetable yet for his return to the team.
The Grizzlies traded Adams to clear salary space and increase their draft pick chips. They will have the opportunity to get a high quality draft pick in this year’s draft. The Grizzlies may have many options to strengthen the lineup.
For the Rockets, Adams is expected to return from injury next season, and will also become the main substitute for center Alperen Sengun, and can also provide experience and defensive abilities to the 21-year-old player.
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