ISAAC OKORO NEWS

Retreats to bench Okoro won't start Sunday's game against the Magic, source reports.

Impact With Donovan Mitchell (hip) sidelined, Okoro drew to straight starts, totaling 13 points and eight boards in 54 minutes. Mitchell will be back Sunday, but Evan Mobley (foot) is out. Okoro shifts to a bench role, while DeAndre Hunter starts in Mobley's stead. Over his last six appearances as a reserve, Okoro has averaged 15.0 minutes per game.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes on both ends in start Okoro registered six points (3-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds and two steals in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 109-104 victory over the Nets.

Impact Okoro earned the starting nod Tuesday with Donovan Mitchell (groin) inactive, struggling shooting from the field but still managing to contribute on the boards and defensively with a pair of steals in a winning effort. Okoro tied a season-high mark in steals, a total he has tallied on four occasions. Okoro has now posted at least five points and five boards in five appearances.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes on both ends in start Okoro registered six points (3-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds and two steals in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 109-104 victory over the Nets.

Impact Okoro earned the starting nod Tuesday with Donovan Mitchell (groin) inactive, struggling shooting from the field but still managing to contribute on the boards and defensively with a pair of steals in a winning effort. Okoro tied a season-high mark in steals, a total he has tallied on four occasions. Okoro has now posted at least five points and five boards in five appearances.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday vs. Brooklyn Okoro is in the Cavaliers' starting lineup against the Nets on Tuesday.

Impact Okoro will make his 19th start of the season (and first since Feb. 25) due to the absence of Donovan Mitchell (groin). Okoro has averaged 7.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.7 steals across 21.8 minutes per game as a starter this season.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Friday Okoro is absent from the Cavaliers' starting lineup against the Celtics on Friday, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact Okoro started in the Cavaliers' last two games and averaged 7.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists over 21.5 minutes per contest. He will retreat to the bench Friday due to Darius Garland (hip) returning from a two-game absence.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday vs. Memphis Okoro is in the Cavaliers' starting lineup against the Grizzlies on Sunday, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact Okoro will make his first start since Dec. 16 due to Darius Garland being ruled out with a hip injury. Across 16 starts this season, Okoro has averaged 7.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists over 21.9 minutes per game while shooting 51.2 percent from the field.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up five points in return Okoro (shoulder) submitted five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 17 minutes in Thursday's 110-97 win over the Nets.

Impact Okoro suited up for the first time since Jan. 16, after he had missed Cleveland's last 14 contests due to an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. The 2020 first-round pick lacks a fantasy-friendly profile, and he'll likely struggle to attain relevance outside of the deepest leagues unless he moves into a larger role. His playing time seems more likely to decline than increase moving forward, as the Cavaliers are expected to get another key forward in Dean Wade (knee) back from a lengthy absence during Friday's game against the Knicks.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Available Thursday Okoro (shoulder) is available in Thursday's game against the Nets, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Following a 14-game absence with a shoulder injury, Okoro is ready to return to Cavaliers' lineup Thursday. The veteran swingman could be facing a minutes restriction against Brooklyn, so fantasy managers' expectations should be tempered initially. Okoro's return could eat into the playing time of Max Strus and De'Andre Hunter on the wing.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Brooklyn Okoro (shoulder) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Nets.

Impact Okoro has missed the last 14 games for the Cavaliers while dealing with a sprained right shoulder. It has been a rough season for the veteran forward, averaging career-low numbers in points (5.8) and rebounds (2.1), shooting 42.7 percent from the floor for Cleveland.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for post-ASB return Head coach Kenny Atkinson said Monday that the Cavaliers are aiming for Okoro (shoulder) and Dean Wade (knee) to return after the All-Star break, Sam Amico of HoopsWire.com reports...

Impact Okoro has missed 20 of the Cavs' last 25 games due to a right shoulder sprain. Atkinson reiterated that both Okoro and Wade are on the cusp of being ready to return to the floor, but the duo will have to wait until at least Thursday, Feb. 20 against the Nets for their next opportunity to play. Prior to his shoulder injury, Okoro averaged 6.6 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists over 21.0 minutes per game across 23 contests.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Monday Okoro (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Okoro will miss his 13th consecutive contest due to an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, and there's no clear timetable for his return. The 24-year-old's next chance to play will come Wednesday against Toronto.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Absence streak continues Okoro (shoulder) is out for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Okoro is out for a 12th straight game with a shoulder sprain, and he can be tentatively labeled doubtful ahead of Monday's game against Minnesota while carrying no clear timetable for a return. With Sam Merrill out for personal reasons against Washington, the Cavaliers should give Max Strus extra minutes from the starting lineup while Ty Jerome plays a more significant role from the bench.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Okoro (shoulder) will not play Wednesday against the Pistons.

Impact Okoro will miss his 11th game in a row Wednesday and remains without an official timetable for a return. His next chance to return comes Friday against the Wizards.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Okoro (shoulder) will not play Tuesday against Boston.

Impact Okoro will miss his 10th game in a row and continues to be ruled out a day in advance of games. His next chance to play comes Wednesday against Detroit.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland faces Boston, seeks 5th straight win

Cleveland plays Boston looking to prolong its four-game win streak

FEBRUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still sidelined Okoro (shoulder) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Mavericks.

Impact Okoro will miss his ninth straight contest Sunday due to a right shoulder injury. Okoro's next opportunity to play is Tuesday's matchup with Boston.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Okoro (shoulder) is out for Thursday's game versus the Hawks.

Impact Okoro's absence streak will extend to eight games Thursday due to an AC joint sprain of his right shoulder. While there is no timetable for his return, Okoro's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Dallas.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Wednesday Okoro (shoulder) didn't travel with the Cavaliers for their two-game road trip and will remain out Wednesday versus the Heat, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Okoro missed his sixth straight game in Monday's win over the Pistons while he recovers from an AC joint sprain of his right shoulder, an injury he initially suffered Dec. 16 and kept him out for eight games. He returned to action Jan. 8 but was ineffective over a stretch of five games before aggravating the injury when he took a hard hit to the shoulder in a Jan. 16 loss to Oklahoma City. According to Fedor, Okoro hasn't done much on-court work since his latest setback, so the fifth-year forward will most likely remain sidelined when the Cavaliers return to home to play the second leg of a back-to-back set Thursday versus the Hawks.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Monday Okoro (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Okoro will miss his sixth consecutive contest due to an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. His next chance to return to game action will come Wednesday against the Heat. With the 24-year-old sidelined alongside Caris LeVert (wrist) and Dean Wade (knee), Sam Merrill and Georges Niang are candidates to receive a bump in minutes.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Okoro (shoulder) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Rockets.

Impact Okoro's absence streak will extend to five games Saturday due to a right shoulder strain. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Detroit.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Okoro (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Okoro will miss a fourth straight game with a right shoulder strain. In his absence, Dean Wade and Georges Niang could see more time on the floor, especially if Caris LeVert (wrist) can't play in Friday's game in Philadelphia.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

76ers face the Cavaliers on 7-game skid

Philadelphia aims to break its seven-game slide when the Philadelphia 76ers play Cleveland

JANUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another absence coming Okoro (shoulder) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Rockets.

Impact Okoro will miss his third straight contest on Wednesday due to a right shoulder sprain. Okoro's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Philadelphia.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Monday Okoro (shoulder) is out for Monday's game against the Suns.

Impact Okoro is set to miss a second consecutive game with a right shoulder sprain. This means Caris LeVert, Dean Wade and Georges Niang are all candidates to see more minutes while Okoro is out. His next chance to play will come against the Rockets on Wednesday.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Okoro (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact The Cavaliers will be thin in terms of frontcourt depth since they'll also be without Evan Mobley (calf). Okoro is a regular off the bench for the Cavs, and Georges Niang, Max Strus and even Jaylon Tyson could be in line to see more minutes off the bench. Okoro's next chance to play will come against the Suns on Monday.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE