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Jahlil Okafor: Cut loose by Indiana
The Pacers are waiving Jahlil Okafor on Tuesday, Tony East of SI.com reports.Okafor last made an NBA appearance in 2020-21 for the Pistons. However, the No. 3 pick in the 2015 NBA Draft is set to spend the 2024-25 campaign with Indiana Mad Ants of the G League.
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Pacers' Jahlil Okafor: Signs camp deal with Pacers
The Indiana Pacers signed Jahlil Okafor to a training camp deal on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.Okafor last played in the NBA in 2021 and is working toward making a comeback to The Association. He spent the 2023-24 season playing in three different countries -- Spain, China and Puerto Rico. Since Pacers officials were impressed with his health and conditioning following a workout, he'll get a chance to crack the roster out of training camp. If that's not the case, Parker would suit up for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the G League.
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Jahlil Okafor: Signs with Spanish club
Jahlil 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
The Capitanes placed Jahlil 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
Jahlil 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
Jahlil 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
Jahlil 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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Jahlil Okafor: Leading scorer off bench
Jahlil Okafor posted 30 points (13-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 116-112 win over the Vipers.Okafor came off the bench during Wednesday's matchup but scored 20-plus points for a third consecutive game. He's shooting 72.6 percent from the floor this year and is averaging 19.8 points and 7.4 rebounds in 27.6 minutes per game.
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Jahlil Okafor: Efficient in return
Jahlil Okafor (ankle) logged 20 points (7-9 FG, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 27 minutes during Sunday's 117-110 win over Austin.Okafor missed Friday's game due to an ankle injury but was back in action Sunday following a minimal absence. He's now scored 20-plus points in two of his last four appearances, and he's shot 75.6 percent from the floor over that stretch.
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Jahlil Okafor: Doesn't play Friday
Jahlil Okafor didn't play Friday against Lakeland due to an ankle injury.Okafor scored in double figures in four of the first five games of the season but was unable to suit up Friday. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return.
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