Jahlil Okafor, Indiana Pacers and NBA

Jahlil Okafor plays first NBA game in 1,367 days. Pacers reward 'loyalty' with opportunity.
The former Duke star last played in the NBA in 2021 and after a strong G League season (and open roster spot), Jahlil Okafor is getting another shot.
Pacers’ Jahlil Okafor draws attention in first NBA appearance since 2021
In a testament to his perseverance, Jahlil Okafor was finally able to make his return to the NBA nearly four years after playing his last game in the league. On Tuesday night, Okafor suited up for the Indiana Pacers,
Report: Pacers sign C Jahlil Okafor to 10-day contract
The Indiana Pacers are signing center Jahlil Okafor to a 10-day contract, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes on Monday.
Report: Jahlil Okafor Will Sign 10-Day Pacers Contract; Last Played in NBA in 2020-21
Jahlil Okafor, who has not played in the league since the 2020-21 season, will sign a 10-day contract with the Indiana Pacers, according to NBA insider
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.
Jahlil Okafor Signs 10-Day Contract With Pacers
February 11: Okafor has officially signed his 10-day contract with the Pacers, per NBA.com’s transaction log. The deal will run through February 20, covering Indiana’s next three games and paying Okafor a $150,179 salary. February 10: Veteran big man Jahlil Okafor is signing a 10-day contract with the Pacers, NBA insider Chris Haynes tweets.
Rick Carlisle Reacts to Pacers Signing Center Jahlil Okafor
Feb 3, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle watches his team play during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images / Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images
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Former 76ers First-Round Pick Lands Back on NBA Team
Jahlil Okafor hasn’t competed in the NBA since 2021. After a run with the Detroit Pistons, the former Philadelphia 76ers center competed beyond the NBA before eventually returning to the G League.
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Jahlil Okafor To Sign 10-Day Contract With Indiana Pacers
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 04: Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers shoots over Jahlil ... [+] Okafor #8 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at the Smoothie King Center on ...
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Jahlil Okafor signs 10-day contract with Indiana
Scott Agness: Jahlil Okafor and Keisei Tominaga of the Indiana Mad Ants were selected for the G League Up Next game at All-Star Weekend 2025 in San Francisco on Feb. 16. -via Twitter @ScottAgness ...