Victor Oladipo has missed the Miami Heat's first 23 games of this season. But Oladipo may be closing in on making his season debut.

When asked about how his knee has been feeling and when he might return, Oladipo said his knee feels good. He emphasized that he's being patient with his return to the lineup.

“Hopefully soon,” Oladipo said. “I feel good, been moving a lot more. Just going to make sure it’s the right thing, the right decision collectively. I’m not going to make a decision by myself. Just going to make sure everything feels good, and I can perform at the highest level."
 
Oladipo hasn't appeared in a game since Game 7 of the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals. Miami has held him to continue to work on strengthening his surgically repaired left knee.