Jahlil Okafor was terrific in a spot start vs. the Pistons in a 117-110 overtime win on Monday,
Jahlil Okafor, the newest Duke basketball superstar, is battling an ankle injury he sustained against North Carolina on Feb. 18.
While others in his class were signing extensions worth nine figures, Jahlil Okafor (8) signed a two-year deal with the Pelicans for a total of $3.3 million with a team option for the second year. Their All-NBA center, who has demanded a trade out of New Orleans, also just missed his fifth straight game with a sprained index finger on his left hand.
Over the course of a 12-game span from late January to mid-February, Okafor posted at least one rejection in all but four of those contests. The New Orleans Pelicans are currently dealing with life without Anthony Davis. Philadelphia 76ers rookie center Jahlil Okafor will miss the rest of the 2015-16 regular season with a small meniscus tear in his right knee, the team announced Friday. Jahlil Okafor - Career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the NBA and NCAA. See Jahlil Okafor stats and news. Meanwhile, Jahlil Okafor is nursing a right ankle sprain. The bigger problem, if the injury is temporary enough that he might only miss one or two more games, is the recent shooting slump.
Jahlil Okafor profile page, biographical information, injury history and news Jahlil Okafor is trying to start fresh in New Orleans (which is why his sprained ankle was so disappointing).). Okafor is averaging 9.9 points per game on a career-high 64.8% shooting from the field.
A right knee injury has.
Get NBA 2019-20 season stats, career statistics, game logs and injury updates on the New Orleans Pelicans center. Sixers mailbag: Tackling Ben Simmons’ back injury, Jahlil Okafor and Markelle Fultz’s struggles in Philly and Shake Milton’s emergence by Keith Pompey , Updated: April 10, 2020 The Sixers haven't provided any updates on Ben Simmons' back injury since the NBA shutdown. The … Okafor is next man up if Davis is traded.
… 76ers center Jahlil Okafor has experienced right knee soreness throughout the season. Sixers mailbag: Tackling Ben Simmons’ back injury, Jahlil Okafor and Markelle Fultz’s struggles in Philly and Shake Milton’s emergence This is the 11th edition of the weekly 76ers mailbag.
One would assume that the second-year player would consider sitting the rest of the campaign to rest his knee. Continue for updates. One would assume that the second-year player would consider sitting the rest of the campaign to rest his knee. But then a lower leg injury and difficult flu symptoms forced Okafor to miss all … The Pelicans have ruled out Lonzo Ball, JJ Reddick and Jahlil Okafor for Saturday's game against the Heat, while Brandon Ingram has been downgraded to questionable.
Okafor (coach's decision) didn't see the floor during Wednesday's 121-117 loss to the Spurs.
Jahlil Okafor, the newest Duke basketball superstar, is battling an ankle injury he sustained against North Carolina on Feb. 18.
Okafor and Ingram join Josh Hart, Lonzo Ball, Darius Miller and Zion Williamson on the injury report.
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. Rockets. Okafor is on track to return Wednesday after missing the past three games with a back injury. See Jahlil Okafor Injuries. For now.
76ers center Jahlil Okafor has experienced right knee soreness throughout the season. Tue 01/14/2020 04:00 Jahlil Okafor posts 25-14-5 line vs. DET - Jahlil Okafor | NO. Okafor had been listed as probable due to a back injury and was ultimately cleared to play.
Okafor (coach's decision) didn't see the floor during Wednesday's 121-117 loss to the Spurs.. Okafor had been listed as probable due to a back injury … Okafor wasn’t even a guarantee to make the roster to start the season. October 2, 2018NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that center Jahlil Okafor has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain. Jahlil Okafor shines again in Anthony Davis' absence with 27 vs. The impressive start and the good defense keeps him in the top five, though. Find out all of the player trades, signings and free agency … Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor is dealing with a sore right knee that could hinder his availability once the regular season gets underway. PHILADELPHIA - Throughout Jahlil Okafor’s promising rookie season, few opponents succeeded in slowing down the potent big man.
5. Okafor also served as a defensive anchor when needed. Jahlil Okafor could be the foundation of the Philadelphia 76ers’ future, but him suffering a devastating injury could definitely hinder that narrative.
If Jahlil Okafor can kick the injury bug, he has the potential to be something special. Not playing well and then not playing at all is a bad combination.