Victor Oladipo seeks return to NBA after clearing physical hurdles

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Victor Oladipo seeks return to NBA after clearing physical hurdles
Summary

Former NBA All-Star Victor Oladipo is pursuing a return to the league as a free agent at age 34. In an open letter to general managers, Oladipo stated that he has regained his physical health and aims to contribute as a veteran presence on a roster. The guard held a public workout for team executives and scouts in Las Vegas this summer, following a stint in the G League last season with the Wisconsin Herd. Reports indicate that the Sacramento Kings have monitored his progress and considered his availability while looking to add veteran backcourt leadership. Oladipo is currently representing himself in contract discussions and remains open to exploring various opportunities across the league. He emphasized his desire for a role centered on winning and mentorship as he seeks to re-establish his professional career.

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  • •Victor Oladipo is pursuing an NBA comeback as an unsigned free agent
  • •He conducted an open workout for league scouts in Las Vegas this summer
  • •The Sacramento Kings have evaluated Oladipo as a potential veteran backcourt addition
  • •Oladipo previously spent time with the Wisconsin Herd in the G League
Latest Updates
  • 5:20 PMESPN — Oladipo asks for another chance in letter to GMs
  • 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — In open letter to NBA GMs, Victor Olidipo says his body is finally right, wants another chance
  • 2:16 PMBleacher Report — Victor Oladipo Writes Open Letter to NBA GMs Amid Comeback Attempt After 2023 Injury - Bleacher Report
  • 1:54 PMYahoo Sports — Victor Oladipo makes NBA comeback plea to GMs: 'I believe my body is finally right'
  • 1:01 PMThe Players' Tribune — A Letter to NBA GMs | By Victor Oladipo - The Players' Tribune
What they're saying
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For years, Victor Oladipo has been working on getting back to the league. Now he’s just looking for an opportunity: “Maybe a team out there will give me a chance. Maybe no team will.”

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Victor Oladipo, who has been out of the NBA since April 2023, has written an open letter to NBA general managers asking for another chance and saying he's now healthy.

— ESPNby Michael C. Wright
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"I believe I still have GREAT (and more importantly, WINNING) basketball in front of me. I believe I can be a valuable contributor to an NBA locker room."

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