In exchanging a player notorious for his NBA regular-season success as much as his postseason failure, for one that is the complete inverse of that, the Los Angeles Clippers were responsible for the most controversial trade at the deadline. Clippers Receive Rajon Rondo from Hawks for Lou Williams and Two Second-Round Picks Even if Oladipo’s stay in South Beach lasts a few months, it’s tough to quibble with the acquisition given the asking price. Not only did Miami add another veteran two-way player to their already formidable starting lineup, but the organization will be a front-runner for LaMarcus Aldrige on the buyout market. Meanwhile, the Heat have doubled down on their effort to ensure that last season’s NBA Finals run was no fluke. When your NBA team is mired in a 20-game losing streak, it’s not a move that will inspire a lot of hope for Rockets fans. With Avery Bradley and Kelly Olynyk potential buy-out candidates–and Miami practically certain to win more games than Houston in 2022–it’s not hyperbole to say that the Rockets gave up Oladipo for basically nothing. What was a surprise was the fact that the Rockets extracted almost no future value out of the Heat. With the Rockets failing to convince Victor Oladipo to agree to a contract extension mere weeks ago, it wasn’t a surprise to see Houston deal Oladipo to a contender. The final NBA deal of the afternoon also doubled as the biggest swindle of the day. Heat Get Victor Oladipo from Rockets for Avery Bradley, Kelly Olynyk, and 2022 First Round NBA Draft Swap Rights
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To help save you some clicks, here is the full summary of every transaction completed on the day. With a total of 41 NBA players and 15 draft picks being exchanged, we don’t blame you for developing whiplash trying to keep up with all the news. Though the league’s biggest stars stayed put, there was no shortage of drama and surprise, as teams across the association consolidated their rosters for the stretch run, completing an eye-popping 16 transactions on the day. After months of speculation, the NBA Trade Deadline has finally come and gone.
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