Jahlil Okafor: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 5

Pacers Pick Up Another Former 76ers Center on Short-Term Deal

The Indiana Pacers are looking to beef up the depth in the frontcourt and using 10-day deals to see what kind of talent they can find at the center position down the stretch of the 2024-2025 NBA season.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 22

Pacers Not Renewing Jahlil Okafor Contract Could Be a Mistake

The Indiana Pacers decided to sign Jahlil Okafor to a 10-day contract prior to the All-Star break to give them some depth at center. They needed that depth while Myles Turner was missing games due to a cervical strain in his neck.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 20

NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Pacers, Jahlil Okafor, Reggie Miller

Nikola Jokic turned 30 on Wednesday, and while his Nuggets teammates serenaded him with an off-key rendition of “Happy Birthday,” the three-time NBA MVP appeared almost bashful.

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 19

Why Keeping Jahlil Okafor Could Benefit the Pacers’ Playoff Push

The Indiana Pacers made the somewhat surprising decision to sign Jahlil Okafor right before the All-Star break. He is who they decided to use their final roster spot on once they traded away James Wiseman.

Indiana Pacers News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / February 15

Duke Basketball Champ Records First NBA Action in Four Years

Prior to this week, the last time Duke basketball product Jahlil Okafor played in an NBA game, Mike Krzyzewski was still just over two weeks from pre-announcing his retirement the following year and naming Jon Scheyer as his successor in Durham.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 13

Rick Carlisle Reacts to Pacers Signing Center Jahlil Okafor

The Indiana Pacers are in need of some depth at the center position now that Myles Turner is missing time due to a neck injury. Turner has missed four of the last six games that the Pacers have played.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 13

Central notes: Pistons record, Cavs title window, Hunter, Strus, Okafor, Nesmith

The Pistons enter the All-Star break with a 29-26 record, their first winning record heading into the NBA’s annual celebration weekend since 2009. They’ll also carry a four-game winning streak into their next game on Feb.

Toronto Raptors News / Duke Basketball Report / February 12

Some Good NBA Brotherhood News

Brandon Ingram is set for a long time and Jahlil Okafor is on the comeback trail Two significant headlines from the NBA Brotherhood: first Brandon Ingram, who was recently traded to the Toronto Raptors, has signed a large extension: he’ll be getting $120 million over the next three years.

Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / February 12

Jahlil Okafor’s latest NBA opportunity is long overdue

When the former third overall pick checked into the Indiana Pacers’ 128-115 loss to the New York Knicks on Tuesday, it marked his first NBA minutes since 2021.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 10

Former No. 3 pick to sign contract with Pacers

Veteran big man Jahlil Okafor is signing a 10-day contract with the Pacers.

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 24

Pacers G League Star Listed on All Winter Showcase Squad

The Indiana Pacers are one of the more inconsistent teams as we pass the quarter mark of the season. The Pacers are far from the team we witnessed last season.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 23

T.J. Warren, Jahlil Okafor headline NBAGL All-Showcase Team

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NBA News / Yardbarker / October 17

Jahlil Okafor still dreams of an NBA return despite setbacks

The former No. 3 pick has been out of the NBA since the 2020-21 season when he played 27 games for the Detroit Pistons.

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Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / October 15

Pacers Waive Two Players

The Pacers have waived guard Kendall Brown and center Jahlil Okafor, a former NBA lottery pick. Indiana announced the moves in a press release. Okafor, 28, last appeared in the NBA when he played 27 games for the Pistons during the 2020-21 season.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 15

Pacers sign, waive former No. 3 draft pick

He has been out of the NBA since the 2020-21 season, when he appeared in 27 games with Detroit.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 29

Pacers Took In Some Jahlil Okafor Workouts Before Signing Him

The Pacers watched some basketball workouts from forward/center Jahlil Okafor before deciding to sign him, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Okafor is signing a deal for training camp with a shot to make the standard roster.

Indiana Pacers News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 29

Former NBA Top 3 Pick Joins Indiana Pacers for Training Camp

A former Detroit Pistons center is back in the Central Division for the time being. Jahlil Okafor reportedly signed a deal with the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.