ISAAC OKORO NEWS

Starting in opener Okoro is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's season opener against the Nets.

Impact Okoro will enter the starting lineup with Jarrett Allen (ankle) out. Okoro started in 46 of his 76 appearances last season but is expected to come off the bench when all of Cleveland's regulars are healthy this season.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start Monday Okoro will start Monday's exhibition versus Maccabi, Sam Amico of HoopsWire.com reports.

Impact With Cleveland's usual starting lineup sidelined, Okoro will start at shooting guard. He'll be joined by Ty Jerome, Caris LeVert, Dean Wade and Damian Jones.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leading scorer in loss Okoro posted 19 points (6-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three assists, two rebounds and a steal over 21 minutes in Tuesday's 108-107 preseason loss to the Hawks.

Impact After spending his first two seasons as the starting small forward for the Cavaliers, Okoro found himself coming off the bench in 30 games last season. He had career lows across the board last year but shot a career-best 49.4 percent from the field. Okoro is competing with Max Strus and Caris LeVert for meaningful minutes at the wing alongside Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell. Okoro will look to strengthen his case Thursday against the Magic.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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APRIL 18, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

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APRIL 16, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Randle back from injury, starting for Knicks in Game 1

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APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go for Game 1 Okoro (knee) will play and start Saturday's game against the Knicks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Okoro's status was in limbo throughout the day as it initially seemed like he'd be able to suit up before coach J.B. Bickerstaff said that Okoro's status remained up in the air just a couple of hours before tipoff before he ultimately got the green light. Okoro's return will likely spell fewer minutes for Lamar Stevens and Cedi Osman.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Okoro to play in Game 1 of Cavs' playoff series against Knicks Saturday night, sources say Okoro missed the final six games of the regular season with soreness in his left knee.

APRIL 15, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Status unclear Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff relayed Saturday that "we'll see" whether Okoro (knee) will play in Game 1 versus the Knicks, Danny Cunningham of 850 ESPN Cleveland reports.

Impact Okoro was believed to be more on the probable side of questionable based on a previous report, but Bickerstaff seems to suggest he's closer to 50-50 in his chances. The team should confirm Okoro's status ahead of the opening tipoff, with one of Lamar Stevens, Dean Wade or Caris LeVert likely drawing the start if he can't go.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to suit up Saturday The Cavs are optimistic Okoro (knee) will play in Saturday's Game 1 versus the Knicks, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.

Impact Okoro is officially questionable for the contest, but things seem to be leaning on the probable end of that spectrum. The team should release confirmation of his status ahead of the 6 p.m. ET opening tipoff.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 15, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Isaac Okoro questionable for Game 1 of playoffs against New York Knicks Isaac Okoro missed the final six games of the regular season with soreness in his left knee.

APRIL 15, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Kelsey Russo: Isaac Okoro (knee soreness) is listed as... - The Athletic Isaac Okoro (knee soreness) is listed as questionable for Game 1 tomorrow against the Knicks. Dylan Windler (foot sprain) is out.

APRIL 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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APRIL 14, 2023

Cavs' defensive stopper Okoro likely to return vs. Knicks

The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely have their defensive stopper back for the first-round playoff matchup against the New York Knicks

APRIL 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kelsey Russo: J.B. Bickerstaff said that Isaac Okoro was able... - The Athletic J.B. Bickerstaff said that Isaac Okoro was able to participate in some parts of practice. He is still considered day to day. "He looks good...

APRIL 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Remins day-to-day Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Okoro (knee) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice and remains day-to-day, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.

Impact Okoro missed six straight games to end the regular season due to left knee soreness. Per Danny Cunningham of 850 ESPN Cleveland, the shooting guard was spotted wearing a sleeve on his knee and did some post-practice shooting after being limited to the non-contract parts of Wednesday's session, but Okoro's official injury designation for Saturday's Game 1 matchup against the Knicks likely won't be released until Friday.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

J.B. Bickerstaff: Isaac Okoro back for Cavs vs. Knicks in playoffs would be 'a big boost' Isaac Okoro missed the Cavs' last six regular-season games with an injury. The team hopes he comes back for a matchup with the Knicks' Jalen...

APRIL 9, 2023 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Isaac Okoro conducts post-practice shooting workout; Will miss sixth straight game Sunday With a wrap around his achy left knee that will cause him to miss a sixth consecutive game, Isaac Okoro conducted a post-practice on-court w...

APRIL 8, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Out Sunday Okoro (knee) will not play in Sunday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Okoro has missed each of the Cavaliers' last five games and will unsurprisingly remain out for the team's regular-season finale. Okoro will have another week to get healthy before Cleveland takes on the Knicks in the opening round of the playoffs.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Okoro's playoff status remains uncertain; Cavs are playoff bound with or without him "It's eating him up." As the Cavs wait for Okoro's return from a bone bruise, the team is left to explore other options.

APRIL 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hawks hold off Mitchell, Cavaliers; Bucks win Central

Dejounte Murray sank three free throws with 2:14 remaining to give Atlanta the lead and added a fall-away jumper with less than a minute remaining to lead the Hawks to a 120-118 wi...

MARCH 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kelsey Russo: J.B. Bickerstaff on Isaac Okoro: "Isaac is... - The Athletic J.B. Bickerstaff on Isaac Okoro: “Isaac is extremely disappointed because Isaac wanted to play all 82 games. But this is something where jus...

MARCH 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM