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Pacers Weigh Risky Reunion with Former All-Star Oladipo
2 Aug
Summary
- Pacers bring in Oladipo for private workout
- Oladipo hasn't played since 2022-23 season due to injuries
- Signing Oladipo would be a risky move with limited upside

As of August 2, 2025, the Indiana Pacers are exploring the possibility of signing former All-Star guard Victor Oladipo. Oladipo, who played for the Pacers from 2017 to 2021, was recently brought in by the team for a private workout in front of coaches, scouts, and front office executives.
Oladipo's time in the NBA has been marred by a series of major injuries, including a torn patellar tendon in his left knee that has kept him out of the league since the 2022-23 season. Prior to his latest setback, Oladipo had struggled to regain his All-Star form, averaging just 10.7 points per game in 42 appearances with the Miami Heat.
Despite the feel-good nature of a potential Oladipo reunion, experts warn that signing the veteran guard would be a risky move with limited upside for the Pacers. With several talented guards still available in free agency, the team may be better off exploring other options that could provide more immediate on-court impact.
The Pacers are currently in a "gap year" as they wait for two-time All-NBA point guard Tyrese Haliburton to recover from an Achilles tear. As such, the team may be more inclined to take a flier on Oladipo, but it remains to be seen whether the former All-Star can regain his form and contribute meaningfully to the team's future success.