LAC - OKC

[Thunder GM (Tiago)]

OKC send:

Kyrie Irving - $9,19 (QO)


LAC send:

Victor Oladipo - $5,06 - $5,82 (TO) - $7,27 (QO)

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Another year, another hard trade for me to make (like Favors last summer).

Irving is one of my favourite players, and last season was #11 ranked with our stats. But for me to keep him, I would need to trade Durant.

So, with this trade i get the #61 ranked player last year in Oladipo, but who has the potential to maybe increase his numbers (not sure about this year, with Gordon back and Hezonja, but in the future), and I save some cap that can help me with my other RFA's, and try to keep Durant.

Good luck José and take good care of Uncle Drew

[Clippers GM (José)]

I accept, Irving is one of my fav players, and have the cap space to have him in RFA. I think he has more potential than Oladipo who has a great contract on the other hand for 3 more years, and will increase numbers.

Thanks and good luck with Oladipo aswell

[Grizzlies GM (Max)]

I never understood trading for RFA rights. Someone is always going to overpay for the guy; why not make it you (and you get to keep whatever you gave up!). Either way, it's still fair (but a big win for OKC I believe)

1-0

[Suns GM (Roberto)]

High risk/reward gamble for LAC and a lifesaver for OKC.
They are both 23, Oladipo has a better contract but Irving is a superstar. If LAC uses his 20% advantage in RFA well, this can be a great trade for both teams.

Approve (2-0)

[Nuggets GM (Joe)]

Approve 3-0. I agree every bit of what Max said, getting Oladipo with a RFA is a big win for OKC, hopefully Clippers do end up getting Irving back, otherwise, this trade would set him back a lot.