Adams joins Houston for Oladipo + 3 second-round picks

On February 2, Beijing time, a week before the trade deadline, the Rockets and Grizzlies have reached a deal. The Rockets sent Oladipo and three second-round picks to Grizzlies center Adams. Adams has been reimbursed for the season, and the Rockets got him in preparation for next season. It was previously reported that the Rockets have been looking to get a backup center.

The Grizzlies are creating more salary flexibility and draft assets in the 2024 offseason, when they will have access to a high-ranking lottery pick and a chance to strengthen the puzzle around Morant, Jackson and Bane, Woj said.

Adams, the No. 12 pick in 2013, is 30 years old, 2.11 meters tall and weighs 120 kilograms, and has played in the NBA for 10 seasons, averaging 9.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game while shooting 58.7% from the field. Oladipo has also been out of the game this season due to injury, and he was the star of the game in 2013, averaging 16.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game in his career.

For the Rockets, getting Adams made a big difference. He can improve the defense, play as the starting center, and let Shin Kyung change to the big forward. Adams could also play as a backup center to relieve pressure for Shin Kyung.

Oladipo is on his $9.45 million expiring contract, and Adams has two years left on his contract, $12.6 million this season and next.