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The Houston Rockets are trading Kevin Porter Jr for Victor Oladipo of the Oklahoma City Thunder. An NBA Insider has confirmed the trade news, and here is the complete trade scenario!
The Kevin Porter Jr. Trade Proposal
- The Oklahoma City Thunder will receive Kevin Porter Jr. and 2 second-round draft Picks.
- In exchange, the Houston Rockets will receive Victor Oladipo and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl.
Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN has confirmed that the Rockets are sending Porter Jr. to the Thunder.
ESPN Sources: The Houston Rockets are trading G Kevin Porter Jr., and two future second-round picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder — who are waiving Porter Jr., immediately. Thunder are sending the Rockets Victor Oladipo and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl in the transaction. pic.twitter.com/PBaHA0f5lW
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 17, 2023
Porter Jr. has been accused of assaulting his girlfriend and has been confirmed with the assault charges. Kevin appeared in a total of 59 games in the last season for the Rockets.
Kevin Porter Jr. averaged around 19.2 points, 5.7 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game for the Rockets. He scored around 44.2% of the shots from the field, 36.6% of the shots from beyond the arc, and 78.4% of the shots from the free throw line.
Are the Thunder Taking a Risk by Acquiring Kevin Porter Jr.?
Porter Jr. is just 23 years old and has a career average of 15.3 points, 5 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game while playing for the Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran signed a 4-year contract extension with the Rockets for a massive $63.4 million in October 2022.
On the other hand, Victor Oladipo has averaged around 10.7 points, 3.5 assists, and 3 rebounds in a total of 43 games while playing for the Heat in the last season. He scored around 39.7% of the shots from the field, 33% of the shots from beyond the arc, and 74.7% of the shots from the free throw line.
In this trade deal, both teams are exchanging players with some issues. For instance, Kevin Porter Jr. is accused of assaulting his girlfriend, and he could be out of the league anytime.
On the other hand, Oladipo is also risky since he has not been able to stay healthy in the past few seasons.
