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How Victor Oladipo’s decision to opt out of Orlando impacts the Miami Heat

Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers greets Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat after the game. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Victor Oladipo has opted not to participate in the NBA’s restart in Orlando, and it has a direct and indirect impact on the Miami Heat.

In a somewhat surprising turn of events, top Miami Heat free agent target Victor Oladipo has opted out of the NBA’s resumption in Orlando, Florida. Since suffering a ruptured quad tendon in his right knee back in January of 2019, the Indiana Pacers guard hasn’t looked the same.