Victor Oladipo Likely To Continue Comeback Bid Elsewhere Next NBA Season

KEY POINTS

Oladipo is unlikely to thrive on his redemption drive with limited minutes with the Heat
He could be a welcome addition to teams such as the Blazers, Knicks and Kings
Miami may not bring back Oladipo next season due to a cramped backcourt

Victor Oladipo remains a far shade from his usual self, but he is slowly getting there as the 29-year-old has been getting the opportunities with the Miami Heat

However, his future with the franchise does not look bright.

With the Heat, Oladipo was able to advance beyond the first round of the NBA playoffs, the first time he has done so since entering the league in 2013.

The two-time All-Star is on a minimum deal with the Heat, part of his bid to prove that he can still play NBA ball.

But this is subject to change by next season–especially with Miami operating on limited cap space.

Oladipo is earning $2.3 million this season and will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

In the two seasons with the Heat, the 2018 NBA Most Improved Player has averaged 12.3 points, 3.5 assists, and 3.1 rebounds in 12 games.

Given that he has played a handful of games for the Heat, the chances of him getting another lease hold no promise.

Moreover, the fact that head coach Erik Spoelstra has other veterans and young guns to work with suggests Oladipo may not be on the right team to prove his true worth.

In a report from Heavy.com citing an anonymous league general manager, Oladipo is likely to sign another “prove-it” deal next season.

The clincher here is that may not happen in Miami.

It was suggested in the report that Oladipo could get more playing time if he considers joining other teams such as the Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, or New York Knicks.

The comments of the unnamed general manager were made after Oladipo pulled off a remarkable Game 5 performance against the Atlanta Hawks, where he dropped 23 points, three assists and one rebound.

It included an efficient 8-of-16 shooting from the field and 3-of-6 from behind the arc.

One game may not be enough to gauge Oladipo, but it is a sign that the All-Star is slowly recalling his old form.

But for that to progress, he needs more playing time, something he is only likely to get from a different NBA team.