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After the Miami Heat were swept cold by the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2021 NBA playoffs, they addressed their needs and went all-in this offseason. Miami clearly has shooters in Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro but they often struggled to find separation and it resulted in chaos whenever shots are not falling. They needed another […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is always an exciting time. Teams without playoff hope dump players for anything. Teams with playoff aspirations aim for a superstar, mortgaging the future for a chance at an NBA title and do whatever it takes when the NBA trade deadline rolls around. Well the 2021 NBA Trade Deadline was no […]

The NBA world is piling on Dennis Schroder after he gave up $84 million in guaranteed money from the Los Angeles Lakers. It feels like every NBA meme is about him having to take less than $6 million on a one-year deal with the Boston Celtics. But despite the massive financial flop that Dennis Schroder […]

Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo is returning to the franchise in free agency, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The deal is for one year at the minimum so Oladipo can become a free agent again in 2022, making the 2021-22 season a prove-it year. Injuries have totally nuked Oladipo’s last few seasons […]

Coming off an injury-plagued season where he split time playing with the Pacers and Heat, Victor Oladipo will have his fair share of suitors as free agent this summer. With Oladipo being an All-Star caliber player and arguably one of the best scoring guards in the league when at full strength, there will definitely be […]

The Miami Heat were dealt a huge blow when Victor Oladipo quickly went on the shelf after joining the team at the trade deadline. Ultimately, Oladipo underwent surgery on his right quad in mid-May, with no timetable for a return acknowledged. However, the latest update on his recovery is extremely promising for Oladipo’s future, whether […]

The Miami Heat were hit with some unfortunate news when it was reported that Victor Oladipo was set to undergo season-ending surgery ahead of the playoffs. After acquiring Oladipo at the trade deadline, he appeared in just four games and will be out for the entirety of the playoff run. However, various reports have surfaced […]

While 2021 on the court didn’t go as Victor Oladipo had hoped, his current team, the Miami Heat are gearing up for another playoff appearance. Oladipo recently underwent season-ending injury on his quad, bringing to an end another underwhelming injury plagued year. Despite that, Oladipo has done well for himself with his NBA contracts and […]

The Miami Heat had legitimate reason to believe that Victor Oladipo could become the added lockdown defender and two-way player who could give the team a chance to defend its NBA Eastern Conference championship. That plan did not come to fruition, however. Oladipo suffered an injury not very long after joining the Miami roster. Coach […]

The Miami Heat and two-time All-Star guard Victor Oladipo delivered some tough news on Wednesday after the club announced that their most recent star acquisition is bound for a season-ending surgery on his right quadriceps tendon. Dipo has been out since injuring his right knee during an April 8 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, […]

With the NBA Playoffs just around the corner, the Miami Heat are hoping to get Victor Oladipo back on the court for the most important stretch of the year. However, head coach Erik Spoelstra gave a rather vague update on the health and status of Oladipo, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.  Spoelstra […]

If his latest move is any indication, Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo is in South Beach to stay. According to Brian Bandell of South Florida Business Journal, Oladipo recently purchased a mansion in Miami beach worth a whopping $7.75 million. The said 6,900 square foot property has seven bedrooms and seven and half bathrooms, as […]

There is no specific timetable for Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo after he suffered a knee injury during their victory over the Los Angeles Lakers over a week ago. While still recovering from injury, the two-time All-Star posted a cryptic tweet on Monday night, which could signify his status as the regular season winds down. […]

The Miami Heat are dealing with some notable injuries as they fight for a playoff spot. Jimmy Butler is out for Sunday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, while Victor Oladipo has been out with a knee injury. It has been unclear as to when exactly Oladipo will return to the lineup for Miami, with Heat […]

The Miami Heat are in the thick of it as the race for the playoffs continues. They’re currently ranked sixth in the Eastern Conference while holding a 27-25 record. To make their push into the postseason, the front office made a big move before the trade deadline, acquiring Victor Oladipo from the Houston Rockets. Unfortunately […]

The Miami Heat will need to navigate their next few games without new arrival Victor Oladipo. It has just been confirmed that the two-time All-Star will not be traveling with the team for their upcoming four-game road trip as he nurses a right knee injury. This report on the biggest new acquisition for the Heat […]

Miami Heat fans held their breathe when Victor Oladipo came down hobbling midway through the fourth quarter of their 110-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Oladipo landed awkwardly and immediately grabbed his right knee. He left the game and quickly made his way back to the locker room. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra mentioned […]

Technically, Thursday’s matchup with the Miami Heat was Andre Drummond’s second appearance for the Los Angeles Lakers. For all intents and purposes, though, the Finals rematch at AmericanAirlines Arena was Drummond’s first full game with the defending champions (well, what’s left of them). The two-time All-Star was signed via buyout two Sundays ago and suited up […]

Victor Oladipo’s NBA career has been plagued with injuries since he left the Orlando Magic in 2016. His long list of ailments might have gotten lengthier Thursday night, as the current Miami Heat player landed awkwardly after a dunk. Victor Oladipo lands after a dunk and holds on to his knee. 🙏 https://t.co/QGpUxatm6R — NBA […]

New Miami Heat recruit Victor Oladipo recently made the admission that he has been dealing with a lingering leg problem. His revelation was a bit concerning considering the nature of the injury, but according to Oladipo himself, he has now fully recovered from the injury. In an earlier statement, Oladipo explained that one of his […]

Victor Oladipo is off to a slow start at the beginning of his career as a member of the Miami Heat. The two-time All-Star, who came over to South Beach before the trade deadline, recently cited a leg issue that’s preventing him to play on the level we’re all accustomed to. “One leg is stronger […]

Miami Heat’s new acquisition Victor Oladipo made his much-awaited debut with the team and it could have gone so much better. In Miami’s Thursday matchup with the Golden State Warriors, he finished with six points, three boards, five dimes, and a pair of steals in 23 minutes of action. One reason for the low minutes […]

The Victor Oladipo era just began in South Beach as the Miami Heat finally got to see the long-awaited debut of the 28-year-old as he played his first game, as they hosted the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. Dipo though quickly deflected the praise after their 116-109 win. “My teammates were really helpful tonight,” Oladipo […]

One of the main reasons the Miami Heat brought in Victor Oladipo to the team is because of the elite defense he brings to the table. The two-time All-Star exhibited just that on his Miami debut on Thursday, clamping down none other than Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry in an outstanding defensive effort. Here’s […]

Victor Oladipo officially kicked off his career in a Miami Heat jersey by doing what he does best. In the closing seconds of the first quarter of Dipo’s Heat debut against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, the two-time All-Star was ahead of everybody else on the fastbreak. He finished off his first bucket as […]

Victor Oladipo is still soaking up exactly what it means to be a member of the Miami Heat, with some help from franchise legend Dwyane Wade. The newly-acquired guard said “Flash” has instilled within in him some understanding of what “Heat Culture” really entails. Victor Oladipo says his interactions with Dwyane Wade helped him learn […]

A date has been set for the much-awaited debut of Victor Oladio for his new team, the Miami Heat, following his trade deadline move from the Houston Rockets. According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Oladipo is set to play his first game for Miami on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors: Erik Spoelstra […]

Many have anticipated that the New York Knicks will make aggressive moves at the trade deadline in a bid to bolster their lineup for the remainder of the season. However, the team did the opposite as they decided to stand pat in order to keep their draft capital moving forward. Via Jake Fischer of Bleacher […]

The newest member of the Miami Heat, Victor Oladipo, was hyped in his team’s 98-88 win over the New York Knicks on Monday. Oladipo was not able to suit up for that game, due to a head cold, but it seems he is much happier with his new team situation. Big Time Win 🔥🔥 https://t.co/aJVYKWZDUI […]

Victor Oldaipo’s tenure with the Houston Rockets lasted just 20 games. The Rockets offloaded the two-time All-Star during Thursday’s trade deadline, sending him to the Miami Heat. This put an abrupt end to Oladipo’s time in Houston after just around two months following his arrival in mid-January. Houston general manager Rafael Stone has spoken out […]

Victor Oladipo is one of the new acquisitions for the reigning Eastern Conference champions, Miami Heat. The South Beach franchise did not have to give up much for Oladipo, just some salary matching and a pick swap, but there are questions about his fit with the team. Oladipo has had a rough time since coming […]

The Miami Heat got one of the better ends of the trade deadline after they swooped in to acquire Victor Oladipo from the Houston Rockets. The deal eventually got the approval of Dwyane Wade who welcomed the newcomer in Miami via a post on Twitter. @VicOladipo It feels right. Congrts my brotha 🤝 — DWade […]

Victor Oladipo knows the Miami Heat are always perceived as major players every time the NBA trade deadline comes around, especially with the legendary Pat Riley running the show in the front office. That sentiment proved to be right once more, as the Heat were once again one of the biggest winners on Thursday following […]

The NBA trade deadline is nearly upon us, and the Miami Heat have struck a deal with the Houston Rockets at the buzzer. This is one of the biggest trades to happen this year and likely elevates the Heat to a new level in the Eastern Conference. As for the Rockets, they acquire some nice […]

Right when it looked like the Houston Rockets weren’t trading Victor Oladipo before the NBA trade deadline, they got in a deal right at the buzzer. Oladipo is heading to the Miami Heat, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium says it’s for Kelly Olynyk, Avery Bradley and a draft […]

The Victor Oladipo experiment hasn’t gone as planned for the Houston Rockets and he appears to be headed elsewhere ahead of the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. With Oladipo likely on his way out, the Chicago Bulls are emerging as a surprise suitor for him, per the Action Network’s Matt Moore. When the Rockets acquired […]

With the NBA trade deadline less than 24 hours away, the clock is ticking on the Denver Nuggets to make a season-altering move. The Nuggets are at 26-18 and currently sit in fifth place in the Western Conference. With that said, they could really use reinforcements to leap the standings. After reaching the 2020 West […]

Victor Oladipo could have already played his last game for the Houston Rockets. With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Rockets have just announced that the 6-foot-4 combo guard will be out of action for Wednesday’s tilt against the Charlotte Hornets. As reported by Marc Stein of the New York Times, Oladipo will sit out […]

Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo has already been traded once this season and is no stranger to moving around the league. With several teams surely slated to look into potentially trading for Oladipo in 2020-21, the surprisingly successful New York Knicks could be near the top of such a list. However, the Knicks should only […]