Oladipo was quick to note that the Rockets had made the offer some time ago knowing he would not accept, more as a gesture of goodwill than anything else, and one that he appreciated.Though what the Rockets tendered Oladipo was indeed the most they could have offered him at the time, it was expected that he would turn them down as he’s reportedly seeking a longer-term contract, something Houston won’t be able to offer until the off-season if they so choose.
At that point, they could present Oladipo with a four-year, $113 million extension or a five-year, $195 million extension . That’s more than any other team could offer, as the most another suitor could tender would be four years, $145 million. Of course, Houston may have no desire to offer Oladipo -- who hasn’t quite been able to return to the level he was at prior to a ruptured quadriceps tendon he suffered in 2019 -- such a deal and may instead be focused on other options, including openly placing him on the trade market.
This has reportedly yet to be the case, but should Houston opt to test the waters, Oladipo’s potential and expiring contract could garner more interest than any other available asset at the deadline. It is a well-known fact, for example, that both the
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