The Houston Rockets conceded an eleventh straight loss tonight. As their team sinks in the standings, Texas leaders are already trying to prepare for the next seasons. They particularly wanted to convince Victor Oladipo to stay put by offering 45 million over two years. They couldn’t offer more at this point of the year. But the 28-year-old rear refused the extension.
His contract expires at the end of the current financial year and he will then be available on the market. According to ESPN, his first intention remains to find a longer (and juicier) deal, whether in Houston or elsewhere.
Oladipo suddenly found himself at the Rockets after starting the season with the Pacers. The Indianapolis franchise benefited from the transfer of James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets to interfere in the deal by sacrificing his former All-Star to recover Caris LeVert.
Victor Oladipo, expected departure of the Houston Rockets?
Since being in Houston, the second pick of the 2013 draft compiles almost 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists but at 39% on shots and 29% at three-pointers. The Rockets front office will now have to consider the strategy to adopt: the leaders can try to refurbish the player before the deadline at the end of March. The Miami Heat or the New York Knicks would be particularly interested in his profile.
If they keep it, they will take the risk of seeing it leave for no consideration during the next offseason. The Rockets will nevertheless have a head start since they will be able to offer him 113 million over four years before the kickoff of the Free Agency. Then 151 million once the market opens. Given the situation of the organization, in reconstruction, it might be better to try to part with it in the spring rather than overpay it to keep it in the summer.
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