The Miami Heat are still sorting through free agency after two full days, with outside shooting sitting near the top of the shopping list. After bringing in Tim Hardaway Jr. on a one-year, $6.5 million deal, the Heat remain linked to names like Anfernee Simons, Khris Middleton and Bradley Beal. And in the middle of that search, another possibility has surfaced: a reunion with former Heat guard Victor Oladipo.
Oladipo, now 34, last appeared in an NBA game on April 22, 2023, when Miami faced the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the playoffs. On a drive to the basket, he landed awkwardly and suffered what later became known as a torn left knee patellar tendon. He walked off the floor without a stretcher, but he hadn’t been seen in an NBA game since.
After that, Oladipo entered the G-League pool and was picked up by the Wisconsin Herd, the Milwaukee Bucks’ affiliate. In 15 games, including eight starts, he averaged 13.5 points while shooting 38.3 percent from the field and 32.5 percent from three. He also added 4.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.9 steals per game.
On Wednesday afternoon, Oladipo made it clear on X that he believes he still has more to offer. “I’m a free agent.
I don’t have an agent right now just me and my family,” Oladipo said. “I know I have a lot left, and I genuinely love this game.
I’d rather show you I’m ready than spend my time trying to explain why or flood you with analytics to prove it. If you’re about winning, value mentorship, and think there could be a fit, you can reach me directly.
I’m open to every opportunity right now-I just want to make sure I weigh each one carefully. I can’t wait to share my story.”
There’s already at least some history here. During last year’s Summer League, Oladipo held a private workout in front of several NBA executives, including Heat personnel. That makes Miami a natural team to watch if he pushes for another shot.
The case for a look is simple enough. Oladipo has been an All-Defensive guard, he can still help in a limited role, and he could likely be had on a minimum-scale contract. He would give the Heat another ball-handler, facilitator, defender and shooter, and his career three-point percentage sits at 34.7.
Still, the caution signs are obvious. He has gone through several surgeries, and while there’s still enough explosiveness to create some buzz around the league, there are more reliable options out there. A reunion shouldn’t be dismissed, but it should be handled carefully.
For Oladipo, another G-League stop could come before any standard roster spot. For Miami, the possibility is at least on the board. A comeback story may be building.
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