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• Jahlil Okafor: Signs with Spanish club

  07/17/2023 • By RotoWire

  Okafor (lower body) signed a one-year contract Monday with Basket Zaragoza of Spain's Liga ACB, Albert De Roa of HoopsHype.com reports. Okafor was playing for the Mexico City Capitanes in the G League last season before developing a lower-body injury. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft hasn't played in an NBA regular-season game since 2020 with the Pistons, but he 'll likely garner a prominent role overseas.

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• Jahlil Okafor: Hits injured list

  12/29/2022 • By RotoWire

  The Capitanes placed Okafor (lower body) on the injured list Wednesday. Okafor was first absent from game action last Thursday due to a lower-body injury. His placement on the injured list likely suggests the big man is slated for an extended stay on the sidelines.

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• Jahlil Okafor: Absent from win

  12/27/2022 • By RotoWire

  Okafor didn't appear in Thursday's win over Westchester due to a lower-body injury. Okafor played 34 minutes during the Capitanes' last game, but he was unable to suit up for Thursday's matchup. It's unclear whether he'll be available when the G League regular season gets underway Wednesday.

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• Jahlil Okafor: Posts double-double Tuesday

  12/08/2022 • By RotoWire

  Okafor generated 26 points (12-19 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, an assist and a block in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 126-112 win over Memphis. Okafor has been a strong contributor for Mexico City recently, scoring 20-plus points in seven consecutive games. The 26-year-old has also posted double-doubles in three of the last five matchups.

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• Jahlil Okafor: Nears double-double in loss

  11/26/2022 • By RotoWire

  Okafor logged 21 points (8-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two steals in 41 minutes during Friday's 99-89 loss to Lakeland. Okafor started Friday's matchup after coming off the bench Wednesday, and he came within one rebound of a double-double. It's not yet clear whether he'll maintain his starting role, but he should have opportunities to be productive regardless of his starting status.

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