NBA, Okafor and the Pacers

Jahlil Okafor To Sign 10-Day Contract With Indiana Pacers
After a previous deal to find depth at center didn't work out, the Indiana Pacers plan to sign center Jahlil Okafor to a 10-day contract.
Pacers’ Jahlil Okafor returns and plays his first NBA game in 1,367 days
Jahlil Okafor got his chance with the Pacers, as the team gave him a 10-day contract after leading Indiana's G League affiliate squad.
Former No. 3 Pick Signs 10-Day Contract With Pacers After Four Years Out of NBA
Former No. 3 pick Jahlil Okafor is returning to the NBA after nearly four years as he signed a 10-day contract with the Indiana Pacers on Monday, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported.
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.
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
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
Jahlil Okafor plays first NBA game in 1,367 days. Pacers reward 'loyalty' with opportunity.
Jahlil Okafor was the No. 3 pick in the 2015 NBA draft out of Duke. Okafor's last NBA appearance was May 16, 2021 with the Pistons. Okafor had been averaging more than 18 points and 9 rebounds for ...
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,
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Duke Basketball Sends ‘Big’ Message to Jahlil Okafor Amid Ex-Blue Devils Star’s Inspiring NBA Comeback
For the first time after 1,367 days, former Duke basketball star big man Jahlil Okafor played in an NBA game on Tuesday night when the Indiana Pacers put him on the court against the New York ...
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Pacers' Recent Free Agent Signing Has Earned His Next Chance
On Monday, the Indiana Pacers signed veteran center Jahlil Okafor to a ten-day contract, trying to bolster their depth after it was determined that Myles Turner would sit out through the All-Star ...
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Pacers sign former top-3 pick Jahlil Okafor to 10-day contract, won't sign Alex Len
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers have signed former Duke star and No. 3 overall pick Jahlil Okafor to a 10-day contract, league sources confirmed to IndyStar on Monday. They also confirmed the ...