Victor Oladipo has been in NBA trade rumors since the offseason. Even after being sent to the Houston Rockets, Oladipo is still not safe. The Rockets are beginning to retool the roster and Oladipo could get them a nice return. This is where the Los Angeles Lakers could come into play.
The Rockets quickly acquired Victor Oladipo from the Indiana Pacers following the deal that sent James Harden to Brooklyn. He joined John Wall and Christian Wood as the big-name players in Houston. Both Harden and Russell Westbrook were sent away in blockbuster deals.
Houston has made it clear that they are interested in making some big changes. We have seen that in the front office and on the sidelines as well, with Stephen Silas taking over as head coach.
Unlike the Rockets, Los Angeles is a team that is going to win for a long time. Coming off an NBA championship in the bubble, both LeBron James and Anthony Davis signed extensions. This solidified the notion that the team wants to build the next great dynasty.
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Dennis Schroder and Montrezl Harrell have been welcomed additions to this point of the season. The Lakers are currently 23-11 and sit in second place in the Western Conference. They are not going anywhere and could still be aggressive at the deadline.
This is a deal that would land them another star. Here is what it might take for the Lakers to acquire Oladipo at the NBA trade deadline.
