Victor Oladipo – Houston Rockets
Victor Oladipo to the Miami Heat has been a common fixture of NBA trade rumors that have been going on for months now, but this time, they may actually be true. Oladipo reportedly wants to play in Miami and with plenty of trade assets, the Heat could realistically make this happen.
The Rockets’ asking price for the former All-Star guard is steep and the Heat would have to give up a ton of assets in return for Oladipo, but he could be the missing piece in their championship puzzle. Ultimately, with both sides having a ton of interest in each other, Miami could ultimately wait til the offseason to pursue Victor Oladipo in free agency, that way they do not have to trade key players like Kendrick Nunn or Tyler Herro.
Trading for Victor Oladipo now though would be a major addition for the Miami Heat in their efforts to get back to the NBA Finals because it gives them a solidified offensive talent. Jimmy Butler, when fully healthy, is the only reliable scorer on this team and while Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson and Bam Adebayo all have their moments, they are still young players who are growing.
Jimmy Butler and Victor Oladipo together on the wing with shooters like Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson would make this Heat team extremely efficient and one of the better passing teams in the NBA. Their style of play would be virtually unguardable since they can kick the ball out for three-pointers, they could beat their opponents off-the-drive, or they could find the big man Adebayo underneath for an easy dunk.
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The only question is what the Heat would have to give up in return for Victor Oladipo. Houston would definitely want a decent sized trade package for the former NBA All-Star player, which could mean they would want young talents such as Tyler Herro and/or Kendrick Nunn, plus some first-round picks.
Miami has been adamant about the idea of trading young talents like Tyler Herro or Kendrick Nunn, but if they truly want to maximize their chances to win a championship, then trading either of them for Victor Oladipo could be a terrific move. Both guys have a lot of upside as young players, but Oladipo is just 28-years old and still has plenty of years left in him.
With Brooklyn having a three-headed monster in KD, Kyrie and Harden now, the Heat need to make a move to catch up to them and have a chance at defending their title as Eastern Conference Champions, which is why trading for Victor Oladipo may be a given for Miami.
