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Jahlil Okafor injury and suspension
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• What happens next following the Patrick Williams injury?How about Whitney Young's Jahlil Okafor? Boogie Cousins? Please, no....2021See also Patrick Williams -
• Hawks cut former lottery pick, potential John Collins backup
After Gorgui Dieng suffered a hand injury on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies, the expectations were the Atlanta Hawks will be keeping Jahlil Okafor to back up John Collins at center. However, it seems Nate McMillan and Co. have other plans after the team waived the former lottery pick on Monday. Okafor, the third overall […] The post Hawks cut former lottery pick, potential John Colli...2021Visit the page John Collins
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• Pistons center Jahlil Okafor undergoes knee surgery
The Detroit Pistons center Jahlil Okafor has undergone surgery to clean the lateral meniscus in his left knee. Okafor is expected to miss 6-8 weeks. Per the Detroit News, “Okafor, 25, signed with the Pistons in the offseason as a free agent, looking to become the backup center and to allow rookie [Isaiah] Stewart to … Continue reading "Pistons center Jahlil Okafor undergoes knee surger...2021Visit the page Detroit Pistons
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• E'Twaun Moore out at least seven to 10 days
A recurrent left quadriceps contusion that Pelicans swingman E’Twaun Moore suffered Wednesday night will sideline him for more than a week, the team announced on its website. An MRI conducted Thursday confirmed the injury, and the medical staff will re-evaluate his condition in seven to 10 days. Moore’s absence leaves the Pelicans even more short-handed in the wake of last night’s news that Jrue H...2019Continue with Twaun Moore
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• Rockets 'leaning against' picking up Marquese Chriss’ 4th-year option
The Rockets are leaning against picking up Marquese Chriss‘ fourth-year option, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.com. Chriss came to Houston along with Brandon Knight in a deal that sent out Ryan Anderson. He has yet to play this season because of an ankle injury, though he is expected to make his debut tonight against the Blazers. The former No. 8 overall pick won’t be the only young prosp...2018Read about Marquese Chriss
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• Pelicans' Jahlil Okafor to miss one to two weeks due to ankle injury
New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor sprained his right ankle toward the end of his team's first preseason game on Sunday, and he’s expected to miss one to two weeks because of the ailment, according to the team’s website.Okafor signed with New Orleans and was expected to compete for a spot in the rotation. After seeing limited playing him with the Sixers and Nets last season, he was hoping t...2018Read about New Orleans Pelicans
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• Jahlil Okafor leaves game with ankle injury, on crutches after game, will get MRIHe injured his ankle with 18 seconds left in the game....2018 -
• Source: Pelicans' Okafor to have MRI on ankle
New Orleans center Jahlil Okafor underwent an X-ray on his right ankle and will have an MRI on Monday after exiting Sunday's preseason game against Chicago late in the fourth quarter with an injury....2018
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• Pelicans' Jahlil Okafor on crutches, will undergo MRI on ankle
Jahlil Okafor suffered an ankle injury in his preseason debut with the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.Okafor left the Pelicans’ game against the Bulls in Chicago after spraining his ankle tripping over a player. He was seen on crutches after the game. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski says Okafor will get X-rays and undergo an MRI.Okafor signed with the Pelicans in August. The former No. 3 overall pick ha...2018Check it out New Orleans Pelicans
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• Report: Jahlil Okafor, Pelicans agree to deal
The Pelicans have agreed to sign free agent center Jahlil Okafor, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter links). A source tells Wojnarowski that Okafor will sign a two-year contract with a partial guarantee in the first year and a team option for year two.Scott Kushner of The Advocate first reported on Tuesday that the Pelicans and Okafor were engaged in discussions about a possible deal....2018See more Adrian Wojnarowski
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• Injury notes: Markelle Fultz getting closer; Jahlil Okafor set to play
Joel Embiid is considered doubtful for Wednesday’s game, and Markelle Fultz isn’t quite ready to get back on the court yet, but the Sixers got some positive news on both players this week. As Jessica Camerato of NBC Sports Philadelphia details, there was some concern on Sunday night that Embiid had suffered a broken right hand, but X-rays were negative and he believes he’s dealing instead with a s...2018Visit the page Markelle Fultz
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• What The Nets Gave Up In The Okafor-Booker Trade
Last week's trade of Jahlil Okafor, Nik Stauskas and a second rounder from the 76ers to the Nets for Trevor Booker was fascinating for a few reasons. First, it gave two recent lottery picks a new start before free agency on a team looking for contributors. Second, Booker now joins the Sixers, moving from a feisty cellar-dweller to a potential playoff team. However, the most interesting part of th...2017Read about Nik Stauskas
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• Isaiah Thomas calls out Sixers on Twitter over Jahlil Okafor saga
Isaiah Thomas knows what it feels like to be disrespected by your team, and now he is standing up for Jahlil Okafor now that Okafor is facing the same.Thomas took to Twitter on Thursday to call out the Philadelphia 76ers over their treatment of the third-year big man. The Sixers have tried to trade the 21-year-old Okafor since last season but haven’t been able to find a deal and have buried him on...2017See more articles Isaiah Thomas
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• Time for Jahlil Okafor to shine with the Philadelphia 76ers
The 2015 NBA Draft was one of the most significant factors in recent memory for shaping the future of the teams that were involved in the lottery, and was as unpredictable as it was important. The Philadelphia 76ers selected Jahlil Okafor with the third overall pick, which came as a surprise since he was a projected second pick behind Karl-Anthony Towns. At the time, no team besides the Minnesota...2017Check it out Karl Anthony
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• Jahlil Okafor eating vegan, has lost weight
Jahlil Okafor is making an effort to get into better shape entering the upcoming NBA season.CSN Philly’s Jessica Camerato spoke with Okafor at the Sixers Shore Tour Thursday and says the third-year center is down 20 pounds from his weight entering training camp last year. Okafor also told Camerato he is following a mostly vegan diet. Okafor averaged 17.5 points and seven rebounds per game as a roo...2017See also CSN Philly
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• Joel Embiid wants Sixers to keep Jahlil Okafor through trade deadline
Jahlil Okafor will remain with the Philadelphia 76ers through the trade deadline if one fellow big man gets his way.Sixers center Joel Embiid said earlier this week that he would prefer for the team to find a way to make it work with Okafor rather than to trade him.“We got a lot of talent, and I feel we can use everybody if we want to get to where we want to,” Embiid said, according to Keith Pompe...2017See more articles Joel Embiid
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• Nerlens Noel Injury: Updates on 76ers Star's Ankle and Return
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• Thursday NBA Roundup: Don't Sleep on Kevin Love's Value to Cavs Big 3
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• Time for the Los Angeles Lakers to Discover Who They Really Are
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• Here’s Why A Nerlens Noel-To-Celtics Trade Makes Sense For Boston, 76ers
‘Tis the season for NBA trade rumors, and you can add Nerlens Noel to the wish list. The Philadelphia 76ers big man has become the league’s trade target de jour, and with good reason. After missing the first two-plus months of the season due to a knee injury, Noel returned last week only to find himself the odd man out in Philly’s crowded frontcourt. That led to Noel’s postgame rant after playing ...2016Visit the page Nerlens Noel
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• Nerlens Noel Benched by 76ers: Latest Comments and Reaction
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• Nerlens Noel Comments on Playing Time in Loss vs. Lakers
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• Friday NBA Roundup: Are Lakers or Sixers Better off in Rebuilding Process?
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• Nerlens Noel furious with lack of playing time in Sixers’ loss
The Philadelphia 76ers lost at home to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, and afterwards Nerlens Noel went off about his lack of playing time. The Philly big man played just eight minutes and scored only two points in the 100-89 defeat. He said it was “crazy” how little he got to play. Nerlens Noel: "I think I'm too good to be playing 8 minutes. That's crazy. That's crazy. That's crazy. We n...2016See more Nerlens Noel
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• Porzingis' Rise to Stardom a Reminder of How Much Lakers Have to Learn
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• Joel Embiid Injury: Updates on 76ers Star's Elbow and Return
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• NBA Rumors: Latest Trade Buzz on Nerlens Noel and Brandon Knight
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• NBA Rumors: Latest Trade Buzz on Brandon Knight, Jahlil Okafor and More
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• Report: Nerlens Noel prefers trade away from 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers have too many centers with star talent and not enough minutes for each of them to develop to their fullest potential. One of Jahlil Okafor, Joel Embiid and Nerlens Noel probably will have to be traded at some point. According to ESPN’s Marc Stein, the odd man out could be Noel. “Nothing has changed here. Noel has yet to appear in a game this season after electing to undergo ...2016See also Nerlens Noel
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• Report: Nerlens Noel prefers 76ers trade him
Nerlens Noel called the 76ers’ center situation – with himself, Joel Embiid and Jahlil Okafor – “silly.” Noel then chose to undergo surgery (team’s phrasing) and rehab away from Philadelphia. After spending three dismal seasons with the 76ers, it seems he wants out. Marc Stein of ESPN: Noel has yet to appear in a game […]...2016See also Nerlens Noel