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Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoVictor Oladipo's NBA contracts

Victor Oladipo entered the NBA in 2013 with the Orlando Magic. He was the second overall pick in the 2013 draft. Since then, the Maryland native has made $84,487,440 through NBA contracts and that number is only going to rise moving forward, per Spotrac. The first NBA contract Oladipo signed was his rookie deal with […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoThere's merit behind the Indiana Pacers trading Victor Oladipo

In a perfect world, the Indiana Pacers ride off into the sunset with Victor Oladipo leading the way. At the same time, not everything can be perfect, and there’s merit behind the Pacers moving their All-Star guard. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, Oladipo and the Pacers hit a stalemate after the team offered him a […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoRumor: Victor Oladipo turned down Pacers' insulting 4-year, $80 million extension before season

Victor Oladipo has one year remaining on his deal after this season. Whether or not the Indiana Pacers will be able to retain him remains to be seen, and if early talks are any indication, that may end up being a problem for the club. According to Ian Begley of SNY, the Pacers and Oladipo […]

Brooklyn Nets · 5 years agoVIDEO: Nets' Kevin Durant is ready to put $50,000 on Victor Oladipo beating Lance Stephenson

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant looks as healthy as ever after recovering from the coronavirus. Recently, he went on a live video chat on Instagram with Los Angeles Lakers guard Quinn Cook, and pretty much seemed like his old self. For some reason, the discussion spiraled into a random game of 1-on-1 between Lance Stephenson […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers should be encouraged with what they saw from Victor Oladipo

The Indiana Pacers may not be playing basketball right now due to the NBA suspending the season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean that there is nothing to talk about. Let’s take a look at Victor Oladipo and the short stint that we got to witness from him following his return from […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoREPORT: Pacers receive $10 million insurance on Victor Oladipo

Indiana Pacers All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo ruptured his quad tendon in his right knee last season. The injury forced Oladipo to miss the 2019 playoffs and the first 47 games of the 2019-20 campaign. Per J. Michael of Indy Star, the Pacers have received a $10 million insurance on Oladipo and are expected to […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoShould the Pacers be worried about Victor Oladipo's injury once again?

The Indiana Pacers were always the biggest wild card in the Eastern Conference entering the 2019-20 NBA campaign. Overlooked because of a small market and unrecognizable star power, the Pacers were never really mentioned among the contenders in the conference going into the year, even though it was clear they would have a legitimate chance […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers' Victor Oladipo showing no frustration amid injury woes

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo waited nearly a year to return to the hardwood after suffering a ruptured quad injury last January. Naturally, he would have every right to feel upset after dealing with more knee soreness. Oladipo missed Monday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, and he is considered day-to-day due to swelling. Oladipo […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers All-Star Victor Oladipo still experiencing swelling in knee, day-to-day moving forward

Indiana Pacers All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo still has swelling in his right knee. As a result, Oladipo won’t play again for the Pacers on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. He is considered day-to-day moving forward. Oladipo still has issues with swelling. AHoliday will start #PacersBucks https://t.co/mMzxsN7tMP — J. Michael (@ThisIsJMichael) March 4, 2020 Oladipo […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoVictor Oladipo could play vs. Bucks after missing Pacers' previous game

Indiana Pacers All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo could play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday after missing Monday’s contest versus the San Antonio Spurs. Oladipo has soreness in his right knee, so the Pacers played it safe and sat him out against the Spurs: Oladipo (knee) is feeling better, did some things in practice today […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers' Victor Oladipo ruled out vs. Spurs with knee soreness

Indiana Pacers All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo won’t play against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. Oladipo has a sore right knee, per the Pacers: Injury Update: Victor Oladipo (sore right knee) is OUT for tonight’s game. — Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) March 2, 2020 Oladipo has appeared in 10 games for the Pacers this season. […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoVictor Oladipo will return to Pacers' lineup vs. Blazers after missing 2 games due to back injury

Following his quad tendon rupture in Jan. 2019, two-time All-Star guard Victor Oladipo made his return for the Indiana Pacers on Jan. 29 last month. A sore lower back then sidelined the 27-year-old former Most Improved Player for two games (a loss against the Toronto Raptors and a win against the Charlotte Hornets). Oladipo will […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers star Victor Oladipo speaks out on back injury suffered against Knicks

Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo suffered a back injury on Friday against the New York Knicks and was forced to leave the game. Oladipo told Pacers reporters afterwards that he’s hopeful he can play on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors: Vic says his back was spasming and he couldn’t return. He’s hopeful to be available […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoThe biggest NBA storylines after the All-Star break

The fun is over. The NBA All-Star festivities have concluded, and now, with just two months remaining in the regular season, things are about to get serious. Not that the first four months of the regular season weren’t “serious,” but let’s be honest: in the NBA, it doesn’t really, really start to matter until the […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers' Victor Oladipo's minutes restriction to be lifted vs. Knicks

Indiana Pacers star guard Victor Oladipo will have his minutes restriction lifted by the team after recently returning from a quad injury. Per the Associated Press’ Brian Mahoney, the team expects the shooting guard to play regular minutes Friday against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Victor Oladipo's minutes restrictions will be gone […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoVictor Oladipo wants Pacers to focus on winning, not having fun

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo only just returned from a ruptured quad injury that cost him a year of his career, but he has no interest in honeymoons. Oladipo told reporters he has no interest in “having fun,” saying the ultimate reason players compete is to win a championship. “The goal here is to win […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers' crucial, post-All-Star decision regarding Victor Oladipo

The Indiana Pacers plan to take away the minutes limitation on star shooting guard Victor Oladipo, but hope to play it smart by keeping an eye on his physical condition and fatigue. Head coach Nate McMillan noted Oladipo still won’t play in back-to-back games, considering he’s returning from a year-long absence due to a knee […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoVictor Oladipo's role with Pacers could be adjusted after All-Star break

Victor Oladipo’s role with the Indiana Pacers could be adjusted after the All-Star break, according to head coach Nate McMillan. Indiana is 1-5 with Oladipo in the lineup this season. He’s been coming off the bench and playing between 24 to 28 minutes. With his increasing workload, Oladipo may enter the Pacers’ starting lineup and […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoVictor Oladipo reacts to early struggles in return from devastating knee injury

Victor Oladipo has seen his share of struggles upon returning from a yearlong absence due to a devastating knee injury. The Indiana Pacers intended to attack his awaited return to the NBA in full gear, as he promised during an interview with Shams Charania of Stadium. Yet the evidence on the court shows a more […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers must stay patient as Victor Oladipo works his way back to form

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo recently made his return to the court after missing over a year due to a ruptured quad tendon in his knee. The Pacers might have thought Oladipo’s return would give them a boost as they look to make noise in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, the opposite has happened. Oladipo’s […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoReport: Victor Oladipo, Pacers briefly talked contract extension before season

Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo continues to make his way to full speed following a year on the sidelines. On Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors, the 6-foot-4 continued to show that he is still understandably very rusty, finishing with 13 points on 5-of-14 shooting in his first start of the season. We all know that’s […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers' Victor Oladipo likely to re-join starting lineup vs. Raptors

After spending the last three games coming off the bench, Indiana Pacer shooting guard Victor Oladipo will join his teammates in the starting lineup for the team’s game against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Prior to his return on Jan. 29, it had been over a year since Oladipo had played in an NBA game. […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoVideo: Pacers' Victor Oladipo finishes alley-oop slam in 2nd game back from injury

Indiana Pacers star shooting guard Victor Oladipo is back folks. In just his second game back from injury, Oladipo is already catching lobs for the Pacers. Victor Oladipo rises up to throw down his first dunk of the season. pic.twitter.com/AEI2tfkKfo — NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2020 Oladipo averaged 18.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists for […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers' Victor Oladipo reveals how he felt after return game

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo’s return game against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday was pretty emotional. Not only was Oladipo playing in his first basketball game in over a year, but the All-Star hit the game-tying shot with just seconds left in regulation, which helped send the game into overtime, where Indiana wound up winning. […]

Los Angeles Lakers · 5 years agoPacers' Victor Oladipo sad he was never able to meet Kobe Bryant in person

Indiana Pacers All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo admits he’s sad he was never able to meet Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in person. Bryant and Oladipo only had a few chats over the phone: “I talked to him a few times on the phone, texted with him a few times, but I never got […]

Chicago Bulls · 5 years agoZach LaVine was fouled by Victor Oladipo in final seconds, per Last 2 Minute Report

The NBA’s last two minute report from Wednesday’s games revealed that Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine was fouled by Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo with 2.1 seconds left in regulation. The report says Oladipo made contact with LaVine’s arm during his shooting motion that affected his driving shot attempt, which was not called at […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers' Victor Oladipo dedicates OT-sending 3-pointer vs. Bulls to Kobe Bryant, victims of tragedy

In his first game back since last January, Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo dedicated a clutch shot to the late Kobe Bryant. Down three to the Chicago Bulls with 14.3 seconds left, the former Indiana Hoosier didn’t take a lot of time to fire up a long three in the face of the defender […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoVIDEO: Victor Oladipo gets standing ovation from Pacers fans

After a ruptured quad tendon kept Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo out for the team’s last 86 games dating back to last season, the 27-year-old star made his season debut to roaring applause. Coming off the bench and checking into the game with just over four minutes left in the first quarter, the two-time All-Star […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers' Victor Oladipo will not play in back-to-backs this season

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo will make his first appearance in 371 days on Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls. Oladipo has not played in an NBA game since Jan. 23, 2019, when he suffered a ruptured quad tendon in his knee. Though Oladipo is set to make a triumphant return, the Pacers will still […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers' Victor Oladipo to come off bench, play in short bursts vs. Bulls

Indiana Pacers All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo is expected to come off the bench as he begins his return to NBA action, according to Scott Agness of The Athletic. Oladipo will make his season debut on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls at home. He will start by playing in short bursts, similar to what New Orleans Pelicans rookie […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoVictor Oladipo: What to expect from Pacers star in return vs. Bulls

Victor Oladipo will return to the Pacers lineup for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls. The former No. 2 overall pick has been out of commission for a year due to a ruptured quad tendon in his right knee, but he’s ready to take the floor again. The fact that Oladipo has recovered enough […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoVictor Oladipo expected to come off Pacers' bench as he begins return

Indiana Pacers All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo is expected to come off the bench as he begins his return to NBA action, according to Scott Agness of The Athletic. Oladipo will make his season debut on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls at home. Expect for Victor Oladipo to come off the bench and be on […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoVictor Oladipo's minutes limit for return vs. Bulls still a secret

Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo will be making his return from a ruptured quad tendon against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, just over a year after the injury initially happened. Given that Oladipo has not had live game action in over a year, one has to wonder just how long Pacers head coach Nate McMillan […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoVIDEO: Pacers' Victor Oladipo says toughest part of rehab was handling emotions

After suffering a devastating quad rupture late last season, Indiana Pacers All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo plans to make his return in the 2019-20 season next week against the Chicago Bulls. The 27-year-old former second-overall pick said on Friday the emotional journey of his rehab has been the toughest, calling basketball his “everything” (via FOX […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers to have conversations this week about how to bring back Victor Oladipo

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo will be making his season debut on Jan. 29 at home against the Chicago Bulls. Pacers head coach Nate McMillan says the franchise will have conversations this week about how to ease Oladipo back into the rotation: McMillan on Oladipo’s Jan 29 return v Chicago (will be a min restriction): “That’s […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers' Victor Oladipo stumps for Domantas Sabonis' All-Star candidacy

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo says power forward Domantas Sabonis should be an All-Star this season. Sabonis is putting up career numbers this season for the Pacers, who have 26 wins despite Oladipo not playing a single game yet: .@VicOladipo letting 'em know, @Dsabonis11 should be a 🔒 for the @NBAAllStar Game 🔥https://t.co/T6jmxAXvtp ⭐️ […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoVictor Oladipo reveals how his mom inspired, challenged him during rehab

As part of a sit-down interview with Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic, Pacers All-Star Victor Oladipo revealed the help and motivation that his mother gave to him throughout his rehabilitation process. Oladipo hasn’t played in roughly one year. The former No. 2 overall pick suffered a ruptured quad tendon in his right knee […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers' Victor Oladipo is going to 'go full throttle' in his return

Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo vows to “go full throttle” when he makes his much-awaited return to the court. Oladipo is on track to return from his knee injury on Jan. 29 against the Chicago Bulls: “I’m not gonna ease my way into anything,” Oladipo told Shams Charania of Stadium during a recent sitdown interview. […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers' Victor Oladipo explains why he's returning Jan. 29 vs. Bulls

The Indiana Pacers were on the receiving end of some outstanding news on Wednesday after it was officially announced that superstar guard Victor Oladipo is targeting Jan. 29 against the Chicago Bulls as his much-awaited return date. The 27-year-old, who has been out of action for nearly a year now due to a season-ending knee […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoVideo: Victor Oladipo's message to Pacers fans as he confirms return date

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo confirmed that he will make his season debut on Jan. 29 against the Chicago Bulls at home. Oladipo has recovered from a ruptured quad tendon in his knee. The Pacers and their fans can’t wait to see Oladipo on the floor again: “It’s been a long 12 months, a […]

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