Without much surprise, Victor Oladipo just turned down the Rockets’ extension offer. According to the journalist Adrian Wojnarowski, the Texans have yet put on the table 45.2 million over two years, the maximum that the franchise could offer him before the end of the season. As a reminder, Dipo had already refused an extension to the Pacers which started 25 million the season. Its objective, a long-term deal which necessarily passes through the next free agency. Gn for months following his rupture of the quadriceps tendon of the right thigh, the former All Star has found color this season: 19.4 points 40.3% on shots, 5.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 32 minutes.
However, the turn of the season for the Rockets could quickly precipitate him outside of Houston. With a series of 11 consecutive losses, the Texans are already looking towards the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The franchise has until March 25 to change the back. Axes on the tandem John Wall – Christian Wood, the new Rockets probably did not plan to extend Oladipo in the long term with a maximum deal. Still according to Wojnarowski, the Knicks and the Heat are among the contenders for his signing at the next free agency. These two franchises have the cap space necessary and would be delighted to welcome a two way player like Victor Oladipo. To see now, if Miami and New York will wait until this summer to look into the matter.
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