Jahlil Okafor Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Jahlil Okafor.
Pacific Notes: Clarkson, Atkins, Lakers, Iguodala
2015/06/pacific-clarkson-iguodala.htmlThe Lakers are debating whether a center or point guard is more valuable in today's NBA as they face a likely draft choice between Jahlil Okafor and D'Angelo Russell, Turner writes in another story.
Eastern Notes: Knicks, Wizards, Johnson
2015/06/eastern-wizards-johnson.htmlThe Knicks' hope that either Duke big man Jahlil Okafor or Ohio State playmaker D'Angelo Russell will still be on the board when the team picks at No. … According to a league source, the Sixers, who pick third, still have a firm top three of Karl-Anthony Towns, Russell, and Okafor, and Philly won’t let any of that trio slip past them, Berman notes.
Atlantic Notes: Russell, Celtics, Draft
2015/06/atlantic-russell-celtics.htmlStill, Tim Bontemps of the New York Post (Twitter links) speculates that Russell may have received a promise from the Lakers, a prospect that could have a trickle-down effect that would make Jahlil Okafor available to the Knicks at pick No. … That seems far-fetched, particularly since the Lakers have reportedly zeroed in on Okafor for the second pick.
Northwest Notes: Roberson, Jazz, Grant
2015/06/northwest-notes-roberson.htmlTimberwolves coach/executive Flip Saunders, who had previously been leaning toward selecting Jahlil Okafor with the No.
Pacific Notes: Okafor, Lakers, Babby, Schlenk
2015/06/pacific-lakers-schlenk.htmlThe Lakers have zeroed in on Jahlil Okafor for the No. … Chad Ford of ESPN.com wrote a couple of weeks ago that he didn't get the sense that Okafor wasn't a surefire Lakers pick at No.
Draft Notes: Okafor, Russell, Lyles, McCullough
2015/06/okafor-russell-mccullough.htmlDuke center Jahlil Okafor was atop most draft rankings for most of the season, but Kentucky big man Karl-Anthony Towns eclipsed him during the NCAA Tournament, and now Ohio State combo guard D'Angelo Russell has leapfrogged him for No.
Western Notes: Okafor, Suns, Jazz
2015/06/western-notes-okafor.htmlDuke big man Jahlil Okafor has impressed the Lakers in this regard, Ding notes. … Mike Krzyzewski, Okafor's coach with the Blue Devils, sings the praises of his former player's off the court demeanor, saying, "He's going to be a franchise player.
Pacific Notes: Thompson, Towns, Okafor
2015/06/pacific-thompson-okafor.htmlDuke center Jahlil Okafor has downplayed the reports that he is angling to become a member of the Lakers, but he definitely sounds like a player who wants to wear purple and gold in the NBA, Mark Medina of The Los Angeles Daily News notes (Twitter link). … You can see Hoops Rumors' full prospect profiles for Towns, Okafor, and many other potential draftees here.
Atlantic Notes: Okafor, Nets, Connaughton
2015/06/atlantic-okafor-connaughton.htmlJahlil Okafor might still be on the board when the Knicks' turn comes up in the draft, an unnamed Western Conference executive told Keith Schlosser of SNY.tv. … That would allow the Knicks to grab Okafor.
And-Ones: Okafor, Mickey, Stiggers, Lottery
2015/06/mickey-stiggers-lottery.htmlThe Lakers will work out Jahlil Okafor on Tuesday, the team announced (Twitter link), in what will be the first predraft workout that the center from Duke will have with an NBA team. … Okafor recently dismissed rumors that he preferred to play for the Lakers, who draft No.
And-Ones: Okafor, Towns, Carmelo, Coaches
2015/06/okafor-carmelo-coaches.htmlTimberwolves coach/executive Flip Saunders likes Jahlil Okafor better than Karl-Anthony Towns, but most of the rest of the team's staff prefers Towns, as Chad Ford of ESPN.com hears for his latest Insider-only mock draft.
And-Ones: Wolves, Lakers, Pacers, Celtics
2015/05/pacers-celtics-thunder.html1, says Karl-Anthony Towns, but not necessarily Jahlil Okafor, would be a lock for the Lakers at No.
Northwest Notes: Saunders, Wolves, Nuggets
2015/05/northwest-saunders-nuggets.htmlSaunders, who Wolves owner Glen Taylor expects to return next season, must now decide between Karl-Anthony Towns and Jahlil Okafor, Washburn adds. … With more on the debate of Towns versus Okafor, Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune examines which player would better suit the Wolves' style and better fit the team's needs.
Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Young, Nets, Celtics
2015/05/atlantic-sixers-young-celtics.htmlMoore wonders what the team will do if either Jahlil Okafor or Karl-Anthony Towns fall to the third pick. … He believes the team would keep Towns, but it would look to trade Okafor, potentially to the Knicks for their fourth overall pick and an additional asset.
Draft Notes: Hunter, Mudiay, Kaminsky
2015/05/hunter-mudiay-kaminsky.htmlZagoria says the Wolves could be willing to trade the number one pick and the Lakers aren't committed to drafting Karl-Anthony Towns or Jahlil Okafor with the second pick.
Northwest Notes: Saunders, Jazz, Thunder
2015/05/northwest-saunders-thunder.htmlSaunders expects to hold pre-draft workouts with at least five players, including Kentucky's Karl-Anthony Towns and Duke's Jahlil Okafor.
Western Notes: Jordan, Lakers, Nuggets
2015/05/western-jordan-lakers-nuggets.htmlThe Lakers aren't 100% set on drafting either Karl-Anthony Towns or Jahlil Okafor, and the team is intrigued by D'Angelo Russell and Emmanuel Mudiay, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com tweets.
Draft Notes: Okafor, BDA Sports, Vaughn
2015/05/okafor-sports-vaughn.htmlJahlil Okafor downplayed the recent reports that he doesn't want to play for the Timberwolves, Andy Greder of The Pioneer Press relays. … “Just for clarification I made this comment prior to the lottery,” Okafor tweeted.
Pacific Notes: Lakers, Divac, Draft, Warriors
2015/05/pacific-notes-lakers-warriors.html2 overall pick, but preliminary indications are that they'll take either Jahlil Okafor and Karl-Anthony Towns, depending on which one of those two is left after the Timberwolves pick, as Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times hears.
Draft Notes: Okafor, Upshaw, Vezenkov
2015/05/okafor-upshaw-vezenkov.htmlDuke center Jahlil Okafor is more concerned about finding the right fit than what draft spot he is selected at, Ian Begley of ESPN.com relays. … 1," Okafor said to SI Now's Maggie Gray.
Northwest Notes: Okafor, Towns, Thunder, Gee
2015/05/northwest-okafor-thunder.htmlDarren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities believes Jahlil Okafor is the guy at No. … Persistent rumors indicate that Jahlil Okafor has his heart set on becoming a Laker, according to Givony, who wonders if agent Bill Duffy, who also represents Andrew Wiggins and who is college buddies with Saunders, will let Okafor work out for the Wolves.
Prospect Profile: Jahlil Okafor
2015/05/prospect-profile-okafor.htmlJahlil Okafor arrived in Durham with a huge set of expectations placed on his broad, young shoulders. … Okafor departs campus as a national champion, but not necessarily the top ranked player in this year's crop of draftees.
Draft Rumors: Porzingis, Wood, Dawson
2015/05/rumors-porzingis-dawson.htmlThe head of basketball ops for another team said that he's a "lock" for the top five and that it wouldn't be surprising to see him go within the top three, adding that he'd draft him in front of Jahlil Okafor, the Duke center who occupied the top spot in projections for most of the season.
Draft Notes: Russell, Booker, Towns, Okafor
2015/05/russell-booker-okafor.htmlJerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune doesn’t get the sense that the Wolves will draft Karl-Anthony Towns first overall if they win the lottery, likely implying the team has its eyes set on Jahlil Okafor instead (Twitter link).
Draft Notes: Turner, Okafor, Jones
2015/05/turner-okafor-jones.htmlFord also hears that Jahlil Okafor, who was the No. … Okafor, who is No.