CHUMA OKEKE NEWS

Shut down vs. Pacers Okeke has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against Indiana due to left knee soreness, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact It's unclear as to when Okeke suffered the injury, but the team won't take any chances. Gary Harris and Franz Wagner could see an uptick in playing time with Okeke done for the night. He'll be considered day-to-day moving forward.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets stop 8-game slide with 112-105 win against Magic

LaMelo Ball had 17 points and nine assists, and the Charlotte Hornets stopped an eight-game slide with a 112-105 victory over the Orlando Magic

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Magic's Chuma Okeke locks down elite scorers Luka Dončić, Devin Booker Coach Jamahl Mosley’ s mantra has been simple when the Orlando Magic have dealt with injury-related absences: Next man up. With rookie forwa...

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Starting Wednesday Okeke is starting Wednesday against the Mavericks.

Impact Okeke has been an inconsistent contributor off the bench early in the season, but he'll make his first start of the year with Paolo Banchero (ankle) sidelined. Over Okeke's first 11 appearances of the season, he's averaged 5.1 points and 4.2 rebounds in 18.1 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fox hits from near midcourt at OT buzzer, Kings top Magic

De’Aaron Fox beat the buzzer from just inside halfcourt to give the Sacramento Kings a 126-123 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic after the Kings wiped out a 20-point deficit...

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drops 16 points off bench Okeke totaled 16 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block across 27 minutes during Thursday's win over the Warriors.

Impact Okeke provided a much-needed spark off the bench Thursday night, going a perfect 4-of-4 from the field in the first quarter, including 3-of-3 from three-point range, while also grabbing four rebounds in the period. All of his three pointers came off assists from Jalen Suggs and helped the Magic tie the game at 30 heading into the second quarter. Okeke took just one shot in the second half, though he did knock down all four of his free-throw attempts as he finished with season highs in both points (16) and rebounds (nine).

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suggs, Magic hand Warriors fourth straight loss, 130-129

Jalen Suggs scored nine of his 26 points in the final two minutes, and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to beat the Golden State Warriors 130-12...

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches season-best performance Okeke provided 10 points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Friday's 113-93 victory over Charlotte.

Impact Okeke saw a season high in minutes played off the bench and finished as one of two Magic players to surpass double figures in scoring. The double-digit scoring outing was his first of the season, and he also had in a new season high in rebounds in the win.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Team option picked up The Magic exercised Okeke's $5.27 million team option for the 2023-24 season Friday.

Impact Okeke has been significantly less involved for the Magic early in the 2022-23 season, as he's averaged 2.6 points and 2.2 rebounds in 13.2 minutes per game over his first five appearances of the year. However, he'll remain under contract with Orlando for another season after having his fourth-year option picked up.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fall from grace continues Okeke ended Monday's 115-102 loss to the Knicks with zero points (0-5 FG, 0-5 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists across 12 minutes.

Impact Okeke barely touched the floor in the loss, a worrying trend that has emerged to begin the season. Seen as a potential last-round flier, he has been anything but productive thus far. He has some obvious upside, especially on the defensive end, but unless the winds of change come very soon, he will ultimately find himself as a fantasy afterthought.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to bench Okeke will not start Tuesday's preseason game versus the Grizzlies.

Impact Franz Wagner will reassume his spot in the starting lineup after missing last Friday's game due to a coach's decision, sending Okeke back to the bench. Okeke did not impress in his start, only managing seven points in 22 minutes. The 24-year-old forward will likely be a key bench contributor this season.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando's young roster now includes young star Banchero

Top overall pick Paolo Banchero is the latest big addition to the Orlando Magic youth movement

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Friday Okeke will start Friday's exhibition game against the Mavericks.

Impact With Franz Wagner (coach's decision) ruled out, Okeke will get the start. The 2019 first-round pick scored 20 points across 34 minutes during Thursday's preseason contest.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chuma Okeke making changes with Orlando Magic The former Auburn standout has a different pronunciation for his last name and is looking ahead to a stronger NBA season for his team.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • AL.COM

Coach Mosley: Young, rebuilding Magic have promising future

The Orlando Magic finished another losing NBA season singing a familiar refrain

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Love some Keke Okeke posted 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-11 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals over 34 minutes during Thursday's 128-101 loss to Charlotte.

Impact Okeke assembled an impressive and versatile performance. Shooting just 31.5 percent from beyond the arc this season, his 38.9 percent average from his career at Auburn hasn't yet translated to NBA efficiency. However, Okeke has merit as a rebounder and defender in addition to his potential three-point prowess. The 23-year-old remains under team control until 2024.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ball leads Hornets past Magic after 3 players ejected

LaMelo Ball had 26 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets routed the short-handed Orlando Magic 128-101

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Approaches double-double Okeke put up 11 points (3-9 FG, 3-7 3PT, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in Tuesday's 120-115 win over Cleveland.

Impact Okeke was one rebound shy of notching his fourth double-double of the season. While he was able to rack up rebounds, the Auburn product's numbers in that category have been less than stellar. The second-year forward has had 9-plus rebounds in just three of his last 18 contests.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors beat Magic 102-89 for fifth straight win

Fred VanVleet and Scottie Barnes scored 19 points apiece, Pascal Siakam added 16 points and 11 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Orlando Magic 102-89 for their fifth straig...

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to starting five Okeke is starting Wednesday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Okeke will start for the third time in the last four games with Wendell Carter (wrist) unavailable. Across his last three appearances, Okeke has averaged 10.7 points and 4.7 rebounds in 31.3 minutes per game.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will come off bench Monday Okeke will come off the bench during Monday's contest against the Cavaliers.

Impact With Wendell Carter (wrist) returning from a two-game absence, Okeke will revert to his usual bench role. As a reserve this season, the third-year big man has averaged 8.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 23.0 minutes per game.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting again Saturday Okeke is starting Saturday's game against the Kings.

Impact Okeke will join the starting lineup for a second straight game since Wendell Carter (wrist) remains out. Okeke totaled 19 points, five rebounds and a block in 35 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Thunder.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maledon's 25 points help Thunder top Magic, end 10-game skid

Theo Maledon scored 17 of his season-high 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic 118-102 to snap a 10-game losing streak

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads Magic with 19 points Okeke added 19 points (6-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one block during Wednesday's 118-102 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Okeke logged his first start since March 5 against Memphis and rewarded coach Jamahl Mosley by posting a team best offensively. It was also the Auburn product's first outing scoring in double figures since March 13. Okeke has tallied at least eight points in five straight performances.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at OKC Okeke will start Wednesday's matchup against the Thunder.

Impact With Wendell Carter (ankle, wrist) sidelined, Okeke will get the nod next to Mo Bamba in the frontcourt. In his past five starts, he's averaged 6.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 1.8 assists in 28.0 minutes.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE