Thunder's Victor Oladipo: Won't report to training camp
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Thunder general manager Sam Presti said Wednesday that Oladipo (knee) won't report to the Thunder's training camp, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
"[Oladipo will] be back this season at some point," Presti added. "But with our roster situation, we can't prioritize that." The Thunder will have to make a decision on Oladipo's contract soon, but it appears the veteran guard will likely start 2023-24 as a free agent. He's still working his way back from an offseason surgery to repair the patellar tendon in his left knee and remains without a concrete return timeline.
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Thunder's Victor Oladipo: Traded to Thunder
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Oladipo (knee) was traded to the Thunder from the Heat on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
This was essentially a salary dump, as the Heat will be attaching draft compensation to unload Oladipo's $9.4 million expiring contract. This also grants Miami a $9.4 million trade exception. It's unclear what kind of role Oladipo will play in Oklahoma City, but for starters he has to get healthy first. Oladipo underwent patellar tendon surgery in his left knee April 8, and there hasn't been a concrete timetable reported yet.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Exercises player option
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Oladipo (knee) has exercised his $9.4 million player option for the 2023-24 season, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
This move was widely expected, as the market for Oladipo likely would've been soft following another injury-plagued season. Most recently, Oladipo underwent patellar tendon surgery in his left knee April 8, putting his status for the start of the season in jeopardy. Oladipo appeared in 42 games in 2022-23, averaging 10.7 points, 3.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.7 three-pointers on 39.7 percent shooting.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Undergoes successful surgery
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Oladipo underwent successful patellar tendon surgery in his left knee Thursday and has no timetable for a return.
While there is optimism that Oladipo can return to the court for the 2023-24 campaign, his injury history puts that into question. The 30-year-old guard has a player option this offseason to return to the Heat.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Optimism about return timetable
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Oladipo is set to undergo season-ending left knee surgery this week, but there's optimism he'll be able to resume basketball activities in six months and return to action during the 2023-24 campaign, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
This will be the third major lower-body surgery for Oladipo over the past four years, so Miami is expected to proceed with immense caution, though the initial sentiments appear to be encouraging. Even if the Indiana product is able to play in a contest before 2024, he would presumably be kept on a strict minutes restriction and monitored closely every game, likely making him a non-factor during fantasy drafts next season.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Suffers season-ending knee injury
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Oladipo suffered a season-ending torn patellar tendon in his left knee during Saturday's Game 3 win over Milwaukee, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
This is the same knee that has given Oladipo so much trouble throughout his career, and he's likely looking at another lengthy rehab that will extend into the 2023-24 season. With Oladipo set to watch the rest of the postseason from the sidelines, his minutes figure to be divvied up among Duncan Robinson and Caleb Martin.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Suffers knee injury
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Oladipo suffered a left knee injury during Game 3 against the Bucks on Saturday and was taken to the locker room late in the fourth quarter, Wes Goldberg of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Oladipo suffered the injury in the final stages of the contest, as his left leg appeared to give out when he was driving to the basket with the Heat up by 24 points. Oladipo grabbed his surgically repaired knee, and even though he could walk to the locker room with the help of his teammates, the injury didn't look good. It won't be surprising if Oladipo is forced to miss time.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Flirts with double-double in win
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Oladipo accumulated 19 points (7-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt), two rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 23 minutes during Sunday's 123-110 victory over the Magic.
Oladipo was highly productive in the regular-season finale, falling just two assists short of a double-double. Although it has been a disappointing season for the veteran, the fact he has been relatively healthy should be viewed as a huge positive. Should the Heat progress to the playoffs, Oladipo could find himself inserted into the rotation at times, depending on the specific situation. Looking ahead to next season, it's hard to see him being anything more than a role player, much like he was this season.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Will feature against Orlando
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Oladipo (elbow) is available to play Sunday against the Magic.
Oladipo is coming off a 30-point performance as a reserve against the Wizards on Friday, and he will play through the injury in the season finale. Head coach Erik Spoelstra said the starters will see a reduced workload, per Will Manso of Local 10 Miami, so Oladipo could be in line for another outing with a heavy workload.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Tabbed probable
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Oladipo is probable for Sunday's game against the Magic with a bruised left elbow.
Oladipo is likely to suit up for the regular-season finale and could be in line for a larger role considering Miami's lengthy injury report. He could become an appealing option in daily formats if the Heat end up shorthanded in the backcourt.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Shines off bench Friday
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Oladipo ended Friday's 114-108 loss to the Wizards with 30 points (11-24 FG, 7-16 3Pt, 1-4 FT), one rebound, four assists, one block and two steals across 26 minutes.
Oladipo didn't start but still led the team in scoring, although he didn't contribute heavily in other categories. This outing was an outlier for Oladipo, as this was the second time he reached the 15-point mark since the All-Star break. Regardless of whether he starts, Oladipo might be in line for another heavy workload Sunday against the Magic in the regular-season finale, especially if Miami decides to rest most of the starting lineup again.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Returns to bench
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Oladipo isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Knicks.
Jimmy Butler will replace Oladipo in the starting lineup Wednesday. Oladipo is averaging 7.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 23.0 minutes across his last five games coming off the bench.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Spot start yields little production
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Oladipo produced seven points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 106-92 loss to the Raptors.
Oladipo moved into the starting lineup Tuesday, replacing Jimmy Butler, who was ruled out due to neck soreness. Despite the promotion, Oladipo remained a non-factor, much like he has for the past few weeks. Prior to Tuesday, he had not even been in the rotation, so there is no need for fantasy managers to go adding him based on his uptick in playing time Tuesday.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Gets the start Tuesday
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Oladipo will start Tuesday's game against the Raptors, according to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca.
Jimmy Butler (neck soreness) will finally take a game off after an impressive games played streak. Oladipo hasn't been in the rotation much lately, so this will be a chance for him to shake off the rust.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Fails to make offensive impact
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Oladipo closed Saturday's 113-99 loss to Chicago with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 16 minutes.
Oladipo was completely out of the rotation during Wednesday's loss to Memphis and saw a season-low 16 minutes Saturday with Kyle Lowry (rest) sidelined. Barring numerous injuries, Oladipo's chances of cracking relevancy during the fantasy playoffs are extremely low.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Can't find it
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Oladipo closed Saturday's 126-114 overtime loss to the Magic with nine points (3-13 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 24 minutes.
Oladipo nearly replicated his season-long averages of 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.4 steals per game. It came on extreme inefficiency Saturday, and Oladipo isn't trending upward. He's hit just 26.3 percent of his threes over his last three games.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Dazzles off bench Monday
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Oladipo accumulated 22 points (6-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), three assists , two rebounds and two blocks over 32 minutes during Monday's 130-128 victory over the Hawks.
After missing the Heat's first seven games of February while recovering from an ankle injury, Oladipo had been struggling mightily upon returning to action following the All-Star break. He had averaged just 5.5 points in 21.5 minutes per game while shooting 30 percent from the field in his first six games out of the break, but he finally broke through Monday and was rewarded with ample playing time as a result. Though the performance is a step in the right direction, Oladipo may need to string together multiple quality games in a row before he re-emerges as a dependable option in 12-team points or categories leagues.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Continues to struggle
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Oladipo closed Saturday's 117-109 victory over the Hawks with five points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and six assists across 21 minutes.
Since returning from a seven-game absence due to an ankle injury, Oladipo is averaging just 5.5 points while shooting 30.0 percent from the field. His recent offensive struggles haven't resulted in a reduced role yet, as he's still playing 21.5 minutes per game during that stretch, but fantasy managers should steer clear of the veteran guard until he's breaks out of his current slump.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Rough night in return
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Oladipo (ankle) accumulated two points (1-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists over 20 minutes during Friday's 128-99 loss to the Bucks.
Oladipo returned to action after missing the Heat's previous seven games due to an ankle injury. As expected, he played limited minutes off the bench, and his role may not grow over the next few games while Miami has all of its other key guards available sans Kyle Lowry (knee). Though Oladipo had periods this season when he was a relevant option in 12-team category and points leagues, he's likely best viewed as a streamer for assists and steals in his current role.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Left off injury report
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Oladipo (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Bucks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Oladipo's absence streak will end at seven games as he is available for Friday's matchup with Milwaukee. He will likely compete with Max Strus and Duncan Robinson for bench minutes. Oladipo is averaging 7.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.8 steals in 27.4 minutes across his last five appearances.
