Rockets and Grizzlies, made a deal! Get Aquaman, great addition!

The Rockets and Grizzlies, made a deal.

The specific plan is for the Grizzlies to send center Steven Adams in exchange for guard Oladipo + 3 second-round picks from the Rockets.

Two "patients", swapping owners.

Adams is out for injury this season, has three years left on his contract, and is paid $12.6 million this season and next. 

Oladipo is on expiring contract and has yet to play this season, with a salary of $9.45 million this season.   

From the Rockets' perspective, a quick talk about the deal.

After all, many Rockets fans are puzzled, how did they catch 3 second rounds...

First, the second round is simply chicken ribs for the Rockets, and there is no shortage of teams. And now a group of young people, the first round of selection is too late to cultivate, how can there be anything in the second round, so they will be sent.

The Grizzlies are different, and they are creating more salary flexibility and draft assets for the 2024 offseason.

Second, about Adams.

Interestingly, the Thunder chose Adams' signature at that time, which was actually sent by the Rockets. In order to get Harden, one of the main chips was given to the Thunder.

Therefore, they have a certain relationship with each other.

From a lineup perspective, Aquaman is a great addition.

First of all, it's not expensive.

A contract of 12.6 million is equivalent to a full middle class, which is very cheap in the current NBA league.

Secondly, a young team needs such an experienced veteran.

Adams could play as Shin Kyung's backup.

Third, the center is a scarce resource in leagues around the world.

It's really hard for the Rockets to find a full-size No. 5 like Adams in the market, who has a body, a ball quotient, a strategy ability, and a cover quality.

Even if he can't play this season, it's a trade choice made for next season's layout.

Starter-level reinforcements, which can bring height and frame protection, are a good choice.

Of course, all of this is premised on Adams recovering well from injury.