ISAAC OKORO NEWS

Remains out Wednesday Okoro (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Okoro will miss both halves of Cleveland's current back-to-back set after spraining his ankle against Charlotte on Sunday. He'll have plenty of time to rest and recover before trying to suit up versus the Raptors on Sunday. With so many players sidelined for the second half of the back-to-back set, Ty Jerome, Craig Porter and Georges Niang are candidates for season-high roles against New Orleans.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Okoro (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Celtics, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.

Impact Okoro has been downgraded from questionable to out Tuesday due to a sprained left ankle he suffered against Boston. With Caris LeVert (knee) also out, Georges Niang should see increased playing time. Okoro's next chance to suit up is Wednesay's matchup with New Orleans.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday Okoro (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Okoro sprained his left ankle in the first half of Sunday's 128-114 win over the Hornets. It was severe enough for him to be sidelined for the second half, but it remains to be seen whether he'll be able to play Tuesday. If Okoro is sidelined, Craig Porter and Ty Jerome would be the top candidates to see increased playing time off the bench.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return Sunday Okoro (ankle) did not return to Sunday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Okoro left the game in the second quarter due to a left ankle sprain and was not able to return. He concluded the contest with six points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one assist in 13 minutes of action. Okoro will have an opportunity to suit up Tuesday against the Celtics, but if he is unable to go, Caris LeVert will likely see an uptick in minutes.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with left ankle sprain Okoro is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Charlotte due to a left ankle sprain, Sam Amico of HoopsWire.com reports.

Impact Okoro remained in the locker room to get further evaluation on his left ankle. Caris LeVert started in the second half and will see an uptick in minutes if Okoro doesn't return Sunday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Remains in locker room Okoro (undisclosed) is in the locker room for the second half of Sunday's game against the Hornets, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Impact It's unclear what Okoro is being evaluated for, but he did not come out with the team for the second half. Caris LeVert started for the Cavaliers in place of Okoro for the start of the third quarter.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Modest performance despite start Okoro recorded nine points (3-6 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 114-106 win over the 76ers.

Impact Okoro continues to start for the Cavaliers, having now run with the opening unit for six consecutive games. However, despite the opportunity, Okoro has failed to make the most of the situation, scoring double-digits only once, adding a combined five defensive stats. While he is likely to remain in the starting lineup, there is no indication his production will head north any time soon.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking in starting lineup Okoro will start Friday's game against the Warriors, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact Dean Wade (illness) has been cleared to return following a multi-game absence, but Okoro will stick in the starting lineup for at least one more contest. Over his last two starts, Okoro has totaled 23 points, seven rebounds, five assists and a steal in 50 minutes.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing spot start Monday Okoro will start Monday's game against the Bucks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact With Caris LeVert (knee) and Dean Wade (illness) out, Okoro will make his first start of the season. Across 49 starts last season, including the postseason, Okoro averaged 10.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 29.1 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Gets hot from three Okoro accumulated 13 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal over 28 minutes during Saturday's 114-113 win over the Bucks.

Impact Okoro did the majority of his damage from beyond the arc in this one, scoring nine of his 13 points from deep. The Auburn product has been locked in from three over his last two appearances, hitting five of eight attempts to produce his two best scoring performances of the young campaign.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal impact in win Okoro closed Wednesday's 136-106 win over Toronto with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block in 19 minutes.

Impact Despite starting 42 of his 69 regular-season appearances in 2023-24, Okoro was relegated to a bench role on Opening Night. Even with Max Strus (ankle) set to miss at least six weeks of action, Dean Wade drew the start at small forward. If Okoro continues to fail to crack 20 minutes of playing time, it will be hard for him to generate significant fantasy value.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Okoro won't start Wednesday's preseason game against Detroit.

Impact Okoro drew the start Thursday as the Cavaliers opted to rest its regular starters. With the first unit active Wednesday, Okoro will shift back to the second unit.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Makes starting five Thursday Okoro is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Pacers.

Impact Okoro will start at small forward since the Cavaliers are resting several regulars, including Max Strus. It seems the battle between Strus and Okoro to see who opens the season as the starting small forward is the only positional battle to watch in the Cavaliers camp. Okoro signed a three-year, $38 million contract to stay in Cleveland in September.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Cavaliers lock up defensive wing Isaac Okoro with 3-year deal | NBA.com Restricted free agent forward Isaac Okoro reportedly has agreed to re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a 3-year contract.

SEPTEMBER 14 • NBA.COM

Cavs keep F Isaac Okoro with three-year, $38M deal Forward Isaac Okoro agreed Saturday to a three-year deal to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers, ESPN reported, attributing the news to Okoro’...

SEPTEMBER 14 • THESTATE.COM

Cavaliers and free agent forward Isaac Okoro agree to 3-year, $38 million deal, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that restricted free agent forward Isaac Okoro has agreed to re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a three-year...

SEPTEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Staying in Cleveland The Cavaliers re-signed Okoro to a three-year, $38 million contract Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Okoro was a restricted free agent but is now set to stay in Cleveland for at least three more years. In 2023-24, he averaged 9.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 27.3 minutes across 69 appearances, including 42 starts. Next season, he should continue to battle for a starting job with Max Strus.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn Nets Reportedly 'Interested' In Sign-and-Trade for Isaac Okoro The rumors surrounding Brooklyn Nets' forwards Dorian Finney-Smith and Cam Johnson may finally be coming to fruition. Per Michael Scotto of...

JULY 29 • SI.COM

Isaac Okoro drawing sign-and-trade interest from teams The Cleveland Cavaliers are believed to have a high asking price for Okoro in sign-and-trade discussions. Several teams have expressed inter...

JULY 29 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Isaac Okoro's future with the Cavs is uncertain Isaac Okoro is the best perimeter defender for the Cavs. Is his lack of offense during the playoffs worth being traded for?

JULY 16 • CLEVELAND.COM

Back in starting lineup Okoro will start Sunday's Game 7 against the Magic, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

Impact With Jarrett Allen (hip) out, Okoro started Cleveland's Game 5 win and posted eight points (2-10 FG), four rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes. Okoro was replaced in the starting lineup by Marcus Morris for Game 6, but J.B. Bickerstaff has flipped them again ahead of Game 7. As a starter this season (43 games), Okoro has averaged 10.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 30.1 minutes per game.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Okoro isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's Game 6 against the Magic.

Impact Okoro will be replaced by Marcus Morris in the starting five, while Jarrett Allen (hip) misses a second consecutive contest. Okoro has averaged 3.5 points, 2.0 steals, 1.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 20.3 minutes across his previous four appearances coming off the bench in Cleveland's first-round series against Orlando.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen not playing Game 5 against the Orlando Magic because of bruised rib

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen will not play in Tuesday night’s pivotal Game 5 against the Orlando Magic because of a bruised rib

APRIL 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins starting lineup Okoro will join the starting lineup for Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Magic, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

Impact Jarrett Allen is sitting out with a rib contusion, so the Cavaliers will roll with a smaller lineup. In 42 starts this season, Okoro holds averages of 10.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.4 three-pointers.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in 21 minutes Okoro provided one rebound, one assist and one steal over 21 minutes during Saturday's 112-89 loss to the Magic in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Impact Okoro scored 14 points during the first two games in Cleveland -- both wins. However, he was held scoreless across the two losses in Orlando and attempted three total shots during those contests. On the bright side, Okoro has eight steals through four postseason games thus far.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE