The Miami Heat continue to do it! Just a few days into the NBA Offseason, they have totally re-shaped their team and made them over.
While a ton of this has to do with the new guys that they brought in, it also concerns some of their key guys to bring back. One of those guys, with a rather murky situation to speak of, was Victor Oladipo.
Only playing in a few games for Miami after he was brought in last season, it appears that Oladipo is coming back to try and do a bit better. According to reports, Oladipo has agreed to a one year deal to return to Miami.
Free agent Victor Oladipo has agreed to a deal to return to the Miami Heat, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 4, 2021
What this could mean for both Miami and Oladipo is colossal. If Oladipo can get back right or just close to a semblance of right, then the Miami Heat could boast one of the most potent lineups in the league… on both sides of the ball.
The Miami Heat continue to bolster their roster for the coming season. They continued to do so on Wednesday… bringing back Victor Oladipo.
Now, that’s still just an “if”, but at the cost he’ll come in at, it’s well worth the risk for the potential reward. Here are a few more details on the scenario from Shams Charania.
Oladipo will eye 2022 free agency to return to the market and sign a big contract once he's fully healthy. Miami will retain Oladipo's Bird Rights, allowing them to find the means to sign him again next offseason. https://t.co/IRPUndKXgj
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 4, 2021
According to Greg Sylvander of Five Reasons Sports, the deal is for the minimum and one year. As he alludes to, you can’t find better value on a risk/reward scenario as this one.
If he can get back close to right or all the way, then you have another All-NBA caliber performer on your hands, nothing less. If he doesn’t, can’t, or isn’t able to see his peak again for Miami, then they have only spent the minimum to find out.
It’s a great deal for both sides. The Miami Heat could get immense talent for the cheapest price, the chance to evaluate him in his recovery all year long, and the first chance to sign him up for longer after this season.
For Dipo, it seems that Miami is where he wants to be and where he wants to try to get back right. Again, it’s a win for both sides and you love that they went ahead and got the deal done.