Heat's Victor Oladipo: Fails to make offensive impact
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Oladipo closed Saturday's 113-99 loss to Chicago with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 16 minutes.
Oladipo was completely out of the rotation during Wednesday's loss to Memphis and saw a season-low 16 minutes Saturday with Kyle Lowry (rest) sidelined. Barring numerous injuries, Oladipo's chances of cracking relevancy during the fantasy playoffs are extremely low.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Can't find it
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Oladipo closed Saturday's 126-114 overtime loss to the Magic with nine points (3-13 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 24 minutes.
Oladipo nearly replicated his season-long averages of 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.4 steals per game. It came on extreme inefficiency Saturday, and Oladipo isn't trending upward. He's hit just 26.3 percent of his threes over his last three games.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Dazzles off bench Monday
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Oladipo accumulated 22 points (6-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), three assists , two rebounds and two blocks over 32 minutes during Monday's 130-128 victory over the Hawks.
After missing the Heat's first seven games of February while recovering from an ankle injury, Oladipo had been struggling mightily upon returning to action following the All-Star break. He had averaged just 5.5 points in 21.5 minutes per game while shooting 30 percent from the field in his first six games out of the break, but he finally broke through Monday and was rewarded with ample playing time as a result. Though the performance is a step in the right direction, Oladipo may need to string together multiple quality games in a row before he re-emerges as a dependable option in 12-team points or categories leagues.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Continues to struggle
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Oladipo closed Saturday's 117-109 victory over the Hawks with five points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and six assists across 21 minutes.
Since returning from a seven-game absence due to an ankle injury, Oladipo is averaging just 5.5 points while shooting 30.0 percent from the field. His recent offensive struggles haven't resulted in a reduced role yet, as he's still playing 21.5 minutes per game during that stretch, but fantasy managers should steer clear of the veteran guard until he's breaks out of his current slump.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Rough night in return
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Oladipo (ankle) accumulated two points (1-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists over 20 minutes during Friday's 128-99 loss to the Bucks.
Oladipo returned to action after missing the Heat's previous seven games due to an ankle injury. As expected, he played limited minutes off the bench, and his role may not grow over the next few games while Miami has all of its other key guards available sans Kyle Lowry (knee). Though Oladipo had periods this season when he was a relevant option in 12-team category and points leagues, he's likely best viewed as a streamer for assists and steals in his current role.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Left off injury report
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Oladipo (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Bucks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Oladipo's absence streak will end at seven games as he is available for Friday's matchup with Milwaukee. He will likely compete with Max Strus and Duncan Robinson for bench minutes. Oladipo is averaging 7.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.8 steals in 27.4 minutes across his last five appearances.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Returns to practice
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Oladipo (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Oladipo missed the previous seven games before the All-Star break due to a right ankle sprain. The 30-year-old guard said Thursday his ankle is feeling better but is being patient with his injury. If Oladipo can't suit up Friday, his next chance to play is Saturday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Out for final game of first half
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Oladipo (ankle) will remain out for Wednesday's game in Brooklyn, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Though head coach Erik Spoelstra said Sunday that Oladipo had a chance to return for the Heat's final two games before the All-Star break, the 30-year-old will ultimately remained sidelined with a right ankle sprain. With the benefit of some added healing time during the break, Oladipo should have a good chance at being available for the Heat's first game of the second half Feb. 24 in Milwaukee, though he'll likely have to practice beforehand in full capacity.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Still out
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Oladipo (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Nuggets.
Oladipo will miss a sixth straight game due to a sprained right ankle. He'll have only one more chance (Wednesday in Brooklyn) to suit up before the All-Star break begins. Head coach Erik Spoelstra said Saturday that Oladipo has a realistic chance to play before the break, so he could make his return against the Nets, though his status for that game likely won't come for a few days.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Remains out Saturday
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Oladipo (ankle) will not play in Saturday's game against the Magic, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Oladipo will miss a fifth consecutive tilt with a sprained right ankle. His next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Nuggets.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Won't play against Houston
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Oladipo (ankle) is out for Friday's game versus the Rockets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Oladipo's absence streak will extend to four games Friday due to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Orlando.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Still sidelined Wednesday
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Oladipo (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Oladipo will miss his third straight game due to a right ankle sprain. The 30-year-old guard will likely have to participate in practice before returning, with his next chance coming in Friday's matchup with Houston.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Sits out practice Tuesday
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Oladipo (ankle) didn't participate in Tuesday's practice, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
The Heat haven't yet updated Oladipo's status for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, but the fact that he missed the team's previous two contests and isn't yet practicing suggests he'll most likely be in line for a third straight absence. Assuming Oladipo sits Wednesday, the Heat will likely turn to Max Strus and Haywood Highsmith as their primary reserve options on the wing.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Out vs. Bucks
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Oladipo (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
As expected, Oladipo will sit out a second straight game due to a right ankle sprain. Max Strus, Gabe Vincent and Caleb Martin could see increased roles.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Doubtful at Milwaukee
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Oladipo (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's tilt at Milwaukee, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
A sprained right ankle is expected to keep Oladipo shelved for a second straight game. He's taken on a more prominent role lately and has played at least 20 minutes in 17 consecutive appearances. His presumed absence could lead to more minutes for Max Strus, Gabe Vincent (ankle) and Caleb Martin.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Officially ruled out Thursday
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Oladipo (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game versus Knicks.
Oladipo has been downgraded from questionable to out Thursday due to a right ankle sprain. He will miss his first game since Dec. 30. Oladipo's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Bucks.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Unlikely to play Thursday
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Oladipo (ankle) is doubtful for Thursday's game versus the Knicks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Oladipo has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful Thursday due to an ankle injury. If he's ultimately ruled out, his next chance to play is Saturday's matchup with the Bucks.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Listed as questionable
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Oladipo is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Knicks due to an ankle injury, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Oladipo finished Tuesday's win Cleveland with five points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals in 27 minutes, but he appears to have tweaked his ankle as well. The veteran guard hasn't missed a game since Dec. 30 and is averaging 13.1 points, 4.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 30.3 minutes over his last 16 appearances. If Oladipo is forced to miss any time, Max Strus, who's totaled just 30 minutes over Miami's previous two contests, will presumably see increased playing time.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Leader off bench in balanced outing
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Oladipo notched 11 points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals over 33 minutes during Sunday's 100-96 win over New Orleans.
Oladipo put forth an all-around performance while leading the Heat bench in scoring and assists. Oladipo has tallied at least 10 points and five assists in six outings this year.
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Heat's Victor Oladipo: Posts 20 points, offers little else
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Oladipo finished with 20 points (9-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two assists and one steal across 28 minutes off the bench in Friday's 115-90 loss to the Mavericks.
After averaging 7.0 points per game on 42.9 percent shooting from the field over his previous two outings, Oladipo bounced back in the scoring column Friday while achieving his production efficiently. His stat line was lacking in just about every other area, but that's typically not a common occurrence for Oladipo, who is averaging 5.0 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 1.9 three-pointers and 1.4 steals in January. Though the 30-year-old is unlikely to recapture the form that made him a two-time All-Star with the Pacers earlier in his career, Oladipo has settled in as Miami's sixth man and is getting enough playing time and producing well enough across the board to warrant a roster spot in both 12-team points and categories leagues.
