Jahlil Okafor Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Jahlil Okafor.
Atlantic Notes: Okafor, Morris, Crabbe, Russell
2017/11/atlantic-notes-okafor-morris-crabbe-russell.htmlThe Celtics remain interested in Sixers center Jahlil Okafor, but won't give up a first-round pick to get him, writes Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. … Okafor has been on the market for more than a year, but his fate became obvious when the Sixers decided this week not to pick up his option for 2018/19.
Sixers Notes: Okafor, Holmes, McConnell, Fultz
2017/11/sixers-rumors-okafor-holmes-mcconnell-fultz.htmlThe Sixers refuse to negotiate a buyout with Jahlil Okafor in part because they don't want the Celtics to get him for free, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. … The Celtics were recently awarded an $8.4MM disabled player exception and would probably pounce on Okafor if he hits the open market.
Cavaliers Notes: Bledsoe, Okafor, Wade, Irving
2017/11/cavaliers-notes-bledsoe-okafor-wade-irving.htmlSources also tell Vardon the team isn't interested in Sixers center Jahlil Okafor.
Latest On Jahlil Okafor
2017/11/latest-on-jahlil-okafor.htmlHaving turned down Jahlil Okafor's request for a buyout, the Sixers remain focused on finding a trade involving the third-year big man, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. … According to Wojnarowski, Sixers president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo is determined to land some sort of "asset" in an Okafor deal.
Texas Notes: Okafor, Barea, Anderson, Paul
2017/11/texas-notes-okafor-barea-anderson-paul.htmlThe Mavericks may have a long-term need at center, but they don't plan to pursue Jahlil Okafor, tweets Eddie Sefko of The Dallas Morning News. … Okafor wants to be bought out or traded after the Sixers declined to pick up his option for 2018/19.
Jahlil Okafor Talks Trade, Buyout, Frustration
2017/11/jahlil-okafor-talks-trade-buyout-frustration.htmlAs we detailed earlier today, Jahlil Okafor told reporters on Wednesday that he has asked the Sixers about buying him out, and would like to be traded or bought out as soon as possible. … We passed along a small portion of Okafor's comments in that story, but Rich Hofmann of The Athletic has a more detailed account of what the third-year big man told reporters today.
Jahlil Okafor Confirms He Wants Trade Or Buyout
2017/11/jahlil-okafor-confirms-he-wants-trade-or-buyout.html11:04am: After having his option for 2018/19 declined by the Sixers, Jahlil Okafor confirmed today that he has asked the team about a buyout, and would like to be traded or bought out as soon as possible (Twitter links via Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer). … 6:52pm: The Sixers remain firm about not buying out Okafor, tweets ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
And-Ones: De Colo, Okafor, Shumpert, Wright
2017/10/and-ones-de-colo-okafor-shumpert-wright.htmlThe Timberwolves don't have any interest in Jahlil Okafor, according to Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News (Twitter link). … Okafor, who had his 2018/19 turned down by the Sixers, remains on the trade block and may even end up seeking a buyout.
Jahlil Okafor May Push For Buyout
2017/10/jahlil-okafor-may-push-for-buyout.htmlThe Sixers have decided not to pick up the 2018/19 option on Jahlil Okafor's contract, something that will render the big man an unrestricted free agent this summer. … Stay tuned to Hoops Rumors for the latest on the Sixers, Jahlil Okafor, and potential landing spots for the big…
Sixers Won’t Pick Up Jahlil Okafor’s 2018/19 Option
2017/10/sixers-wont-pick-up-jahlil-okafors-201819-option.htmlJust over two years after using the third overall pick to draft him, the Sixers have elected not to exercise Jahlil Okafor's team option for 2018/19, a team source tells Kyle Neubeck of PhillyVoice. … Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer (Twitter link) confirms that the 76ers will turn down Okafor's fourth-year option.
Sixers Pick Up Four Options; Okafor In Limbo
2017/10/sixers-pick-up-four-options-okafor-in-limbo.htmlThat leaves Jahlil Okafor as the only player with a 2018/19 team option that has yet to be exercised. … The Sixers could still pick up Okafor's fourth-year option - which has a cap hit of about $6.3MM - at some point today.
Sixers Notes: Okafor, Johnson, Holmes, Anderson
2017/10/sixers-notes-okafor-johnson-holmes-anderson.htmlJahlil Okafor was a bad fit for the Sixers from the beginning, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. … Philadelphia picked Okafor third in the 2015 draft despite already having centers Joel Embiid and Nerlens Noel on the roster.
Sixers Working With Jahlil Okafor To Find Suitable Trade
2017/10/sixers-working-with-jahlil-okafor-to-find-suitable-trade.htmlThe Sixers are collaborating with Jahlil Okafor's camp to find a suitable trade, Chris Haynes of ESPN writes. … Further contributing to Okafor's removal from the rotation for the foreseeable future is the pending return of Richaun Holmes, as Sarah Todd of The Inquirer writes.
Atlantic Notes: Hernangomez, Okafor, Irving
2017/10/atlantic-notes-hernangomez-okafor-irving.htmlA slimmed down Jahlil Okafor made his season debut for the Sixers on Saturday and Brian Seltzer of the team's official site writes that the big man performed admirably. … A 20-pound lighter Okafor posted 10 points and nine boards in his first game of the year.
Sixers Notes: Embiid, Rotation, Holmes, Okafor
2017/10/sixers-notes-embiid-rotation-holmes-okafor.htmlJordan Brenner of SBNation.com has a fascinating and in-depth profile on Jahlil Okafor, who has become the forgotten man in Philadelphia as fans focus on other recent top-three picks Embiid, Fultz, and Ben Simmons. … While Okafor says he still respects the organization and wants to succeed with the Sixers, he admits that he's unsure about whether there's still a role for him with the club.
Sixers Notes: Embiid, Saric, Covington, Fultz
2017/10/sixers-notes-embiid-saric-covington-fultz.htmlThe Sixers may have two first-rounders if they land the Lakers' pick, and they have to determine whether to extend rookie-scale contracts for Jahlil Okafor ($6.3MM in 2018/19), Dario Saric ($2.5MM) and Justin Anderson ($2.5MM) by the end of October. … Bodner writes that the Sixers are certain to pick up Saric's option, but Okafor and Anderson are less definite.
Atlantic Notes: Kanter, Noah, Okafor, Embiid
2017/10/atlantic-notes-kanter-noah-okafor-embiid.htmlJahlil Okafor slimmed down by 20 pounds, improved his mid-range shooting, and his defense but the Sixers will likely trade their reserve center. … Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer writes that keeping Okafor, for now, is smart since he is not drawing much value on the market and can still be productive.
Sixers Notes: Okafor, Backcourt, Simmons, Embiid
2017/09/sixers-notes-okafor-backcourt-simmons-embiid.htmlGM Bryan Colangelo told reporters today he is not seeking trade offers for Jahlil Okafor, tweets Jessica Camerato of CSN Philly. … The third pick in the 2015 draft, Okafor has averaged 14.7 points and 6.0 rebounds, but has appeared in just 103 games.
Sixers Will Try Again To Trade Jahlil Okafor
2017/09/sixers-will-try-again-to-trade-jahlil-okafor.htmlThe Sixers plan to call around the league again to see what they can get in exchange for third-year center Jahlil Okafor, tweets Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. … The third player taken in the 2015 draft, Okafor hasn't lived up to expectations in two seasons in Philadelphia.
Three Huge Decisions Awaiting Sixers
2017/09/three-huge-decisions-awaiting-sixers.htmlWill Jahlil Okafor's option be picked up? The third pick in the 2015 draft has been a disappointment in his first two seasons, although injuries have been a factor. … Okafor would make more than $6.3MM in 2018/19 if the team exercises its option, which could cut into its ability to make a max offer to free agents.
Atlantic Notes: Ntilikina, Okafor, London
2017/08/atlantic-notes-ntilikina-okafor-london.htmlAlthough his name has frequently come up in trade rumors, Sixers big man Jahlil Okafor "couldn't be happier" in Philadelphia.
Sixers Sign Amir Johnson
2017/07/sixers-to-sign-amir-johnson.htmlJULY 1, 6:25pm: The Sixers and Celtics discussed a sign-and-trade involving Jahlil Okafor for Johnson, but the deal never materialized, Wojnarowski said on ESPN's televised coverage of free agency.
Sixers Notes: Redick, Draft, Colangelo, Okafor
2017/05/sixers-notes-redick-draft-colangelo-okafor.htmlJahlil Okafor is an obvious candidate to be used as a trade chip, writes Jessica Camerato of CSNPhilly. … “I want to find a situation that’s great for us and great for Jahlil, and if that means him staying here then that’s great,” Colangelo said.
Sixers Notes: Okafor, Brown, Colangelo, Embiid
2017/04/sixers-notes-okafor-brown-colangelo-embiid.htmlCenter Jahlil Okafor wasn't among the players identified as "keepers" for next season by Sixers coach Brett Brown in a news conference today. … Okafor was the subject of numerous trade rumors prior to February's deadline.
Sixers Granted Injury Exception, Sign Alex Poythress
2017/04/sixers-granted-injury-exception-will-sign-alex-poythress.htmlHaving recently lost Jahlil Okafor and Robert Covington for the season due to injuries, the Sixers' hardship exception permitted them to expand their roster size to 16.