Heat could sign Victor Oladipo in free agency?

The Miami Heat were linked to Victor Oladipo earlier this season as a target via trade or free agency. That noise reportedly still hasn't gone away. 

According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, "some around the league" think Oladipo could be a candidate to sign a contract with the Heat during the upcoming free-agency period. 

Earlier this season, Oladipo was involved in a four-team trade that sent him to the Houston Rockets. Some believe he could be made available ahead of the March trade deadline due to inconsistencies. 

Moving the 28-year-old before the deadline also would allow the Rockets to get something in return for someone who will likely depart the franchise at season's end. 

Oladipo, a two-time All-Star, is averaging 19.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game this season while shooting 40.3% from the field and 32.3% from deep. He'd be an excellent player to pair with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo to keep the Heat as contenders in the Eastern Conference.