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Victor Oladipo Joins Bucks Affiliate Wisconsin Herd in G League Comeback Bid

Santa Cruz claimed his G League rights off waivers and traded them to Wisconsin as the former All-Star tests his health after a 2023 patellar-tendon tear.

Overview

  • The Herd announced Sunday they acquired the 33-year-old guard from Santa Cruz as the G League season opened.
  • Santa Cruz used waiver priority to claim him, then traded his NBAGL rights to Wisconsin for a 2027 first-round G League draft pick, according to ESPN.
  • Oladipo has not appeared in an NBA game since 2022–23 after tearing his left patellar tendon during Miami’s 2023 first-round series against Milwaukee.
  • He played preseason games this fall with Guangzhou of the CBA and posted 19.3 points and 2.7 steals per game in reported preseason action against NBA competition.
  • He entered the G League player pool over the weekend, positioning the two-time All-Star to showcase fitness and invite potential NBA interest.