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Lakers: Ranking Andre Drummond and the most impactful NBA moves

By Jason Reed

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 31: Andre Drummond #2, making his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers, defends against Jrue Holiday #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half at Staples Center on March 31, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 31: Andre Drummond #2, making his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers, defends against Jrue Holiday #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half at Staples Center on March 31, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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3. Victor Oladipo to the Miami Heat

Victor Oladipo was traded from the Houston Rockets to the Miami Heat for a bag of peanuts. The Heat just had to trade Kelly Olynk, Avery Bradley and a pick swap that is not that consequential for Oladipo. It was as cheap of a trade that you could pull off for a player like Oladipo.

This is kind of hit or miss for the Miami Heat. The Heat will absolutely get enough value out of Oladipo to justify the trade because it was so minimal, but he could very well be the fifth most impactful move on this list depending on how it plays out.

The best-case scenario for Oladipo is that he finds his defensive presence on the Heat, which would not be shocking whatsoever. Oladipo then would become this dangerous two-way player who can guard the other team’s best backcourt player while being a capable scoring option.

The Heat, although they slumped at times this season, have great shooters in Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro. They can afford the fact that Oladipo is not the best shooter and bank on him scoring 10-15 a night with exceptional defense.

Oladipo is someone who would have been great on the Los Angeles Lakers, who definitely could have afforded to send a better package than Bradley and Olynyk.

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