Kelly Olynyk #9 of the Miami Heat (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
When Kelly Olynyk was included in the Victor Oladipo trade, many viewed him as just a salary fill-in, as his outgoing $12.2 million was needed for Miami to make way for Oladipo’s incoming $21 million. All in all the Houston Rockets received Olynyk, Avery Bradley, and a future pick swap for Oladipo, which drew instant criticism from all angles.
The criticism seemed fair at the time, as the Rockets were giving away a two-time All-Star and were receiving two players who many believe could very well not be on the roster next season, as Bradley has a team option worth $5.