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One more pressing Kings note as relayed by The People's Insider Jake Fischer: League sources say that Sacramento covets a veteran point guard to mentor prized rookie Darius Acuff Jr. and is thus now weighing the prospect of bringing back Russell Westbrook … or bringing in Victor Oladipo to fill that role. The Kings were among the teams to attend Oladipo's recent workout in Las Vegas during summer league.
Leion Hoops: This is what it’s all about: Victor Oladipo was in tears after his incredible workout in front of NBA scouts in Las Vegas. He is attempting to make it back into the NBA, and is clearly giving it his all. After the workout, he went and shook everyone’s hand that attended.
Former Indiana Pacers All-Star Victor Oladipo is starting his NBA comeback attempt with an open workout for scouts. Oladipo announced Friday he is planning to hold a "pro day" next Tuesday in Las Vegas. The workout is "open to NBA/Professional front office executives, scouts, coaches, league personnel, and officials interested in attending," Oladipo wrote.
Victor Oladipo: I’m a free agent. I don’t have an agent right now just me and my family. I know I have a lot left, and I genuinely love this game. I’d rather show you I’m ready than spend my time trying to explain why or flood you with analytics to prove it. If you’re about winning, value mentorship, and think there could be a fit, you can reach me directly. I’m open to every opportunity right now—I just want to make sure I weigh each one carefully. I can’t wait to share my story. \-#Invictus #BeAVictor
As much as the idea of Thunder splurging for Giannis to counter Wemby might make sense on paper, league sources with knowledge of the Thunder's thinking continue to dismiss them as a legitimate Giannis Antetokounmpo suitor. The Thunder obviously have the draft capital and an abundance of talented young players to get Milwaukee's attention, but it's wise in times like these to consider Sam Presti's history. Presti is hardly known for paying exorbitant trade costs to bolster his roster ... let alone for an older newcomer like Antetokounmpo would be at 31. You'll recall that Paul George was 27 — smack dab in the middle of his prime — when the Thunder acquired PG-13 from the Pacers without even sacrificing a draft pick in a swap that sent Domantas Sabonis and Victor Oladipo to Indiana.
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Jake Fischer: Victor Oladipo will be joining the Wisconsin Herd, sources say. He was claimed off waivers by Santa Cruz and traded.
Marc Stein: Will be interesting now to see if Wisconsin’s acquisition of Victor Oladipo makes the Bucks/Herd any more willing to trade Dennis Smith Jr.’s G League rights to the Mavericks’ @TexasLegends affiliate. Wisconsin still holds DSJ’s rights; Milwaukee is in Dallas on Monday night.
Jake Fischer: Sources: Victor Oladipo has signed into the G League player pool. The former two-time NBA All-Star was most recently playing for the Guangzhou Loong Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association, appearing in NBA preseason games this October.
Any interest in playing overseas in Europe? Victor Oladipo: You know, if push comes to shove and that's the last option, we'll see. I'm definitely one of the best. So that's where I belong is the three letters, N. B. A. [laughs]
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Did anything come out of your private workout in Vegas with NBA and European teams watching this past July? Victor Oladipo: No, not really. People show interest, but again, with the new CBA, with contracts and stuff, people can only do so much. So time will tell when the opportunity presents itself, I'll be ready for it.
I know you’ve dabbled a bit here on the media side. Can you talk about where your mind has been since you’ve been away from the game? Victor Oladipo: My mind has been within myself. Bettering myself mentally, physically, and spiritually. And understanding who I am and where I am. And getting an understanding of why I became the way I became and why things might have happened the way they happened for me. And choosing to form this new identity and new version of myself.
Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson: Who’s on your DMV basketball Mount Rushmore? Quinn Cook: I would have to go Kevin Durant. I would have to go with Len Bias; I would have to go with Victor Oladipo, and I would have to go with Mike Beasley.
Aaron Turner: The Return! Watch this!!!
The Return! Watch this!!! pic.twitter.com/h9ZXJn0LBv
— Aaron Turner (@arockturner20) September 29, 2025