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On the surface, Houston trading three second-round picks and Victor Oladipo on Thursday to Memphis for injured center Steven Adams – one full week before the NBA’s trade deadline — was a bit of a head scratcher. For the Grizzlies, this deal brought obvious savings and financial flexibility for this upcoming offseason, as Memphis is likely to receive an unexpected top-10 pick after a lost campaign.