Former Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo is actively campaigning for an NBA return, publishing an open letter to general managers. The 34-year-old veteran last played for the Heat in the 2022-23 season and is now seeking a new opportunity. This comes as the current Miami Heat roster builds momentum, having just secured a commanding 143-117 win against the Atlanta Hawks on April 12, 2026.
Oladipo's message, shared via The Players' Tribune, was direct. "I believe my body is finally right. I believe I still have GREAT (and more importantly, WINNING) basketball in front of me." he wrote. The guard's latest push included a workout for scouts in Las Vegas during Summer League, though no contract has materialized yet.
His efforts to return have been extensive. Before the Vegas session, Oladipo played preseason games with the Guangzhou Loong Lions in China. He then had a stint in the G League with the Milwaukee Bucks' affiliate team. These moves were all designed to demonstrate his recovered health and remaining skills after several years away from the NBA spotlight.
Oladipo's most recent NBA action was a 42-game run with the Miami Heat during the 2022-2023 campaign. He averaged 26.3 minutes per game in that stretch. His stat line included 10.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per contest. He shot 39.7% from the field during his time with the team.
His tenure in Miami was marked by persistent injury challenges, but he provided backcourt depth when available. The Heat's system use his defensive versatility and playmaking. Fans can review historical player stats and current roster information on our dedicated [squad](/squad) page.
So far, only the Sacramento Kings have been loosely connected to Oladipo this offseason. They are seen as a team that might value a veteran guard to mentor young prospect Darius Acuff during a rebuild. Russell Westbrook was initially considered for that role before retiring, which briefly put Oladipo into the conversation as a potential alternative.
It remains unclear if other franchises will enter the bidding. The open letter and workouts are a clear signal that Oladipo is ready for training camp invitations. His future likely depends on a team's need for experienced backcourt depth and their assessment of his physical condition.
The Miami Heat enter this period of offseason speculation in strong form. Their recent results show a 3W-2L record over their last five games, sequenced as WWLLW. They are currently on a two-game winning run. This streak started with a 140-117 road win over the Washington Wizards on April 10, followed by the big 143-117 home victory against the Atlanta Hawks on April 12.
Prior to those wins, the team faced consecutive losses to the Toronto Raptors (128-114 on April 9 and 121-95 on April 7). They also had a high-scoring 152-136 win over Washington on April 4 and a 129-147 loss to Boston on April 1. The team's performance data and upcoming schedule are always available on our [fixtures](/fixtures) and [stats](/stats) pages for fans tracking their progress.
Oladipo's quest for a roster spot is a separate storyline from the Heat's current campaign. But his history with the franchise keeps his name relevant in Miami basketball discussions. Whether he finds a new NBA home this fall is the next chapter in his long career.
