Pacers, Jahlil Okafor 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,
Jahlil Okafor Signs 10-Day Contract With Pacers
Center Jahlil Okafor has signed a 10-day contract with the Indianapolis Pacers. This was announced by the Pacers on Tuesday. The 29-year-old last played in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons during the 2020-21 season.
Pacers sign former top-3 pick Jahlil Okafor to 10-day contract, won't sign Alex Len
Jahlil Okafor, the No. 3 pick in the 2015 NBA draft, has spent this season with the Pacers' G League team, the Indiana Mad Ants.
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.
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.
Rick Carlisle Reacts to Pacers Signing Center Jahlil Okafor
Rick Carlisle was asked why the Pacers made the move to sign Okafor and he had some good things to say about him. "He can ...
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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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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 ...
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 ...