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Former Indiana star Victor Oladipo traded in massive James Harden blockbuster deal
By Rolando Rosa
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A former Indiana star is involved in the biggest blockbuster trade in the NBA so far this season.
The Pacers are trading Victor Oladipo to the Rockets in a deal that is centered around the Nets’ Caris LeVert, according to Stadium reporter Shams Charania. Rockets star James Harden is headed to the Nets as well as a part of the four-team trade.
Charania outlines the full details of the trade:
Sources: Full current trade:
Rockets: Victor Oladipo, Dante Exum, Rodions Kurucs, 3 BKN first-rounders (22, 24, 26), 1 MIL first (22, unprotected), 4 BKN 1st round swaps (21, 23, 25, 27)
Nets: James Harden
Pacers: Caris LeVert, 2nd-rounder
Cavs: Jarrett Allen, Taurean Prince
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 13, 2021
Oladipo played at Indiana from 2010-13. Oladipo earned consensus first-team All-American honors and B1G Defensive Player of the Year in 2013.
Oladipo was drafted by the Magic with the second overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft. Oladipo was a member of the Pacers since 2017.
Oladipo is a two-time NBA All-Star and was selected to the All-NBA Third Team in 2018. Oladipo was the NBA’s Most Improved Player and led the league in steals in 2018.
Rolando Rosa brings his experience covering college football to Saturday Tradition. Follow him on Twitter @RolandoRosa3.