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Pacers Weigh Risky Reunion with Former All-Star Oladipo

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
Pacers Weigh Risky Reunion with Former All-Star Oladipo

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.

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FAQ

The Pacers are reportedly considering signing former All-Star guard Victor Oladipo, who has been out of the league for the past two seasons due to a series of major injuries.
Oladipo has not played in the NBA since the 2022-23 season, when he averaged 10.7 points per game for the Miami Heat. He has since been traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies, but was ultimately released by the Grizzlies in February 2024.
Signing Oladipo would be a risky move for the Pacers, as the former All-Star has struggled with injuries and has not played in the NBA for the past two seasons. Experts warn that the signing would have limited upside for the team, which may be better off exploring other free agent options.

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