Jahlil Okafor Player Rumors
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Jahlil Okafor, Robert Covington Done For The Season
2017/03/jahlil-okafor-robert-covington-done-for-the-season.htmlThe Sixers announced they have shut down Jahlil Okafor and Robert Covington for the season's remaining seven games (Twitter links). … Okafor had been sidelined with right knee soreness, an ailment "exacerbated by impact in game at OKC." Meanwhile, Covington suffered a slight tear of his lateral meniscus.
Okafor Uncertain For The Rest Of The Season
2017/03/okafor-uncertain-for-the-rest-of-the-season.htmlA balky right knee may mean Sixers center Jahlil Okafor won't play again this season, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. … Okafor will miss his second straight game today with soreness in the knee, and the team isn't sure when he might be able to return.
Sixers Notes: Saric, Holmes, Okafor
2017/03/sixers-notes-saric-holmes-okafor.htmlPast and present big men Nerlens Noel and Jahlil Okafor, of course, are one-and-done guys from Kentucky and Duke. … Though he's missed action with a sore knee, the Sixers have no plans to shut down Okafor for the remainder of the season.
Details On Paul George Talks Between Sixers, Pacers
2017/03/details-on-paul-george-talks-between-sixers-pacers.htmlAccording to Neubeck, the Sixers were willing to give up Robert Covington, at least two first-round picks, and the Pacers' choice of Nerlens Noel or Jahlil Okafor. … Neubeck adds that there wasn't a consensus among his sources about the Noel/Okafor aspect of the 76ers' hypothetical package.
Sixers Notes: Okafor, Splitter, Brown, Silver
2017/03/sixers-notes-okafor-splitter-brown-silver.htmlDespite a lingering knee injury, Jahlil Okafor hasn't considered shutting down his season, Jessica Camerato of CSN reports (Twitter link). … Okafor's been experiencing soreness ever since a March 2016 surgery, but the former No.
Sixers Notes: Simmons, Embiid, Long, Okafor
2017/03/sixers-notes-simmons-embiid-long-okafor.htmlLong's presence is much-needed in Philly's frontcourt, as Jahlil Okafor continues to battle right knee soreness.
Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Rose, Horford
2017/03/atlantic-notes-sixers-rose-horford.htmlA less-than-impressive showing on defense in Wednesday night's Sixers loss has Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Bob Ford wondering if "Jahlil Okafor's…
Sixers Notes: Anderson, Okafor, Bogut, Splitter
2017/02/sixers-notes-anderson-okafor-bogut-splitter.htmlThe trade market for Jahlil Okafor leading up to the deadline was "much more broad" than the market for Noel, but the right deal didn't present itself, per Colangelo (Twitter links via Jake Fischer of SI.com). … The Sixers GM hinted that the team will probably revisit trade talks involving Okafor at a later date.
Eastern Notes: Bulls, Okafor, Ainge, Lopez, Hawks
2017/02/eastern-notes-bulls-okafor-ainge-lopez-hawks.htmlThe Sixers didn't trade center Jahlil Okafor, but it wasn't because they didn't try, according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders (Twitter link). … He says Philadelphia made a strong effort to unload Okafor but was unable to find equal value so close to the deadline.
Sixers Trade Nerlens Noel To Mavericks
2017/02/sixers-mavs-in-advanced-talks-on-nerlens-noel-deal.htmlRecent trade rumors had focused more on Jahlil Okafor than Noel, so it will be interesting to see if the Sixers end up moving Okafor today as well. … [RELATED: Latest on Jahlil Okafor]
Deveney’s Latest: Tucker, Favors, Gallinari, Anthony
2017/02/deveneys-latest-tucker-favors-gallinari-anthony.htmlThe Bulls, Pacers and possibly the Mavericks are still in play as potential suitors for Sixers power forward Jahlil Okafor but Philadelphia is not determined to move him unless it gets the right package.
Latest On Sixers, Bulls, Okafor, Mirotic
2017/02/latest-on-sixers-bulls-okafor-mirotic.htmlWith the trade deadline several hours away, rumors continue to swirl around the Bulls and Sixers on a potential Jahlil Okafor deal. … [RELATED: Bulls continue to pursue Jahlil Okafor]
Trade Rumors: Suns, Okafor, Butler, Favors
2017/02/trade-rumors-suns-okafor-butler-favors.htmlWithin his latest rumor notebook for HoopsHype, Alex Kennedy writes that rival executives believe Sixers big man Jahlil Okafor is much more likely to be moved at the deadline than Nets center Brook Lopez. … Kennedy notes that Okafor has received interest from the Kings, while Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer says the Lakers could be in the mix for Okafor.
Eastern Rumors: PG-13, Celtics, Rose, Bulls
2017/02/eastern-rumors-pg-13-celtics-rose-bulls.htmlIn the same segment, Wojnarowski adds that he believes the Bulls may be interested in Jahlil Okafor regardless of whether they trade Jimmy Butler. … Wojnarowski added that the Sixers would need at least a first-round pick to part with Okafor while the Bulls are likely to try and offload Nikola Mirotic in an Okafor deal.
Bulls Continue To Pursue Jahlil Okafor
2017/02/bulls-continue-to-pursue-jahlil-okafor.htmlThe Bulls have been linked to Jahlil Okafor and they continue to have conversations with the Sixers about acquiring the big man, Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical reports (Twitter link). … The Sixers are reportedly seeking at least one first-rounder in exchange for Okafor, as I mentioned in the center's Trade Candidate piece.
Trade Rumors: Rose, Rubio, Okafor, Caldwell-Pope
2017/02/trade-rumors-rose-rubio-okafor-caldwell-pope.htmlThe Pistons refused an offer from the Sixers involving Jahlil Okafor and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, tweets Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated. … The Sixers have been calling around the league trying to make a deal for Okafor, with the Pacers and Bulls as the most frequently mentioned potential trade partners.
Pacers Rumors: George, Afflalo, Crabbe, Davis
2017/02/pacers-rumors-george-afflalo-crabbe-davis.htmlAmick identifies Jahlil Okafor, Arron Afflalo, Allen Crabbe, and Ed Davis as players that Larry Bird has inquired on as the deadline nears. … We heard about Indiana's Okafor talks on Tuesday.
Woj’s Latest: Bogdanovic, KCP, Butler, Sixers
2017/02/wojs-latest-bogdanovic-kcp-butler-sixers.htmlIn recent weeks, the Sixers have shifted their focus from trading Nerlens Noel to trading Jahlil Okafor, but if the team doesn't find a deal it likes for Okafor, Noel remains a trade candidate, says Wojnarowski. … Although the Bulls have had "pretty consistent interest" in Okafor, Philadelphia continues to value him like a former third overall pick, and teams around the league are less bullish on his value, according to Woj.
Pacers, Sixers Have Discussed Jahlil Okafor
2017/02/pacers-sixers-have-discussed-jahlil-okafor.htmlAs they explore the trade market seeking potential help for Paul George, the Pacers have shown interest in Sixers big man Jahlil Okafor, says Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.com. … According to Shelburne, her ESPN colleagues Jeff Goodman and Chris Haynes have heard similar rumblings connecting Indiana and Okafor.
Eastern Rumors: Butler, Raptors, Magic, Celtics
2017/02/eastern-rumors-butler-raptors-magic-celtics.htmlThe Globe reporter adds that Sixers big man Jahlil Okafor isn't presently on Boston's radar, though ESPN's Marc Stein said in a recent radio appearance that the C's hadn't entirely closed the door on that possibility.
Lowe’s Latest: Clippers, Raptors, Wizards, Suns
2017/02/lowes-latest-clippers-raptors-wizards-suns.htmlJahlil Okafor was close to being acquired by the Blazers before the team traded for Jusuf Nurkic. … Lowe adds that the Sixers did not hold Okafor out of two contests to simply drive up his price.
Notes, Reactions, Details On DeMarcus Cousins Deal
2017/02/notes-reactions-details-on-demarcus-cousins-deal.htmlIn addition to holding swap rights on the Kings' 2017 first-round pick and holding the Kings' 2019 first-rounder outright, the Sixers also now have one fewer suitor for Jahlil Okafor. … Sean Deveney of The Sporting News reported late last night (via Twitter) that the Pelicans offered Tyreke Evans, their 2017 first-round pick, and another draft pick for Okafor earlier this month, though Ramona Shelburne of ESPN notes (via Twitter) that New Orleans asked for top-20 protection on the 2017 pick.
Southwest Notes: Pelicans, Gordon, Morey
2017/02/southwest-notes-pelicans-gordon-morey.htmlOne name that surfaced as a possible fit was Sixers' sophomore Jahlil Okafor. … One of the names linked to the Pelicans this month has been Jahlil Okafor, but the Sixers big man doesn't take it to heart.
Atlantic Notes: Jackson, Okafor, Atkinson, Ibaka, Porzingis
2017/02/atlantic-notes-jackson-okafor-atkinson-ibaka-porzingis.htmlKevin Pelton of ESPN discussed Jahlil Okafor in a recent mailbag, calling the Pelicans the best fit for the former #3 overall pick. … In the event that Okafor isn't traded at the deadline, however, Pelton named the Bucks as a potential landing spot over the offseason.
Woj: Butler Trade To The Celtics Still Possible
2017/02/woj-butler-trade-to-the-celtics-still-possible.htmlChandler is one of several centers on the market, along with the Sixers' Jahlil Okafor, the Mavericks' Andrew Bogut, the Bucks' Greg Monroe and the Nets' Brook Lopez.