Okoro will play a reserve role in Friday's Game 3 against the Knicks, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Okoro started Game 2 but was removed after three minutes and never returned. The Cavaliers instead opted to lean on Caris LeVert, who is getting the starting nod Friday, as well as Danny Green off the bench. It is unclear if Okoro will see any time in the rotation off the bench or if Clevelend will deploy a strategy similar to Game 2.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Status unclear
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Cavs 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.
Okoro was believed to be more on the probable side of questionable based on a previous report, but Bickerstaff seems to suggest his chances of suiting up are closer to 50-50. 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.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Good to go for Game 1
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Okoro (knee) will play and start Saturday's game against the Knicks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Expected to suit up Saturday
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The Cavs are optimistic Okoro (knee) will play in Saturday's Game 1 versus the Knicks, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.
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.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Questionable Saturday
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Okoro (knee) is questionable for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round against New York on Saturday, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic reports.
Okoro missed the final six games of the regular season due to a sore left knee, and he was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. He's considered day-to-day ahead of the playoffs, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up for Game 1. If he's held out, he'll have a few days to recover before Game 2 on Tuesday.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Remins day-to-day
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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.
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.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Out Sunday
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Okoro (knee) will not play in Sunday's game against the Hornets.
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.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Misses practice Saturday
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Okoro (knee) wasn't on the floor for Saturday's practice, Spencer Davies of BasketballNews.com reports.
Okoro is still being labeled as day-to-day, but his absence from practice doesn't bode well for his chances of appearing before the regular season concludes Sunday. If he sits again, Okoro will shift his focus toward getting ready for the start of the first-round series versus the Knicks.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Won't suit up Thursday
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Okoro (knee) is out for Thursday's game versus the Magic.
Okoro's absence streak will extend to five games due to left knee soreness. Lamar Stevens, Danny Green and Cedi Osman will likely receive extended minutes in his absence, with Caris LeVert (knee) also out. Okoro's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Still out Tuesday
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Okoro (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Orlando.
Okoro continues to deal with a sore left knee and will be sidelined for a fourth consecutive game. Caris LeVert should continue to start for the Cavaliers on Tuesday.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Out Sunday
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Okoro (knee) is out for Sunday's action against the Pacers.
Okoro will sit out a third straight game due to left knee soreness. Caris LeVert should remain in the starting five.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Won't play Friday
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Okoro (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Okoro didn't practice Thursday and will officially be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to left knee soreness. Lamar Stevens should continue to see increased run against New York.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Doesn't practice Thursday
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Okoro (knee) didn't participate in Thursday's practice session, Spencer Davies of BasketballNews.com reports.
Okoro could not play Tuesday against the Hawks due to his sore left knee, and his absence from Thursday's practice isn't encouraging for his status for Friday's game against the Knicks. If Okoro misses a second consecutive game, Lamar Stevens should see increased run once again.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Won't play against Atlanta
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Okoro (knee) is out for Tuesday's game versus the Hawks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Okoro has been downgraded from questionable to out Tuesday due to a knee injury he suffered against Houston. Lamar Stevens and Caris LeVert will both enter the starting lineup with Jarrett Allen (groin) also out. Okoro's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Knicks.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Questionable Tuesday
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Okoro (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
Okoro exited Sunday's game against the Rockets due to a sore left knee, and his status for Tuesday's matchup is up in the air. If he's unavailable against Atlanta, Lamar Stevens and Cedi Osman would be candidates to see increased run.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Won't return Sunday
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Okoro won't return to Sunday's game against Houston due to left knee soreness, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Okoro started Sunday's matchup and tallied four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT) and a rebound in nine minutes prior to departing in the first half. It's unclear whether his knee issue will prevent him from playing Tuesday in Atlanta.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Drains game-winning shot
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Okoro finished with 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in 30 minutes during Thursday's 116-114 victory over Brooklyn.
Okoro found himself being the hero for the Cavaliers in this thrilling victory, as he drained the game-winning three from the corner with only 0.7 seconds left on the clock. Game-winning shot aside, Okoro was efficient from the field but didn't do much outside of scoring. Considering he has scored in double digits just three times since the beginning of the month (11 games), Okoro doesn't carry a lot of fantasy upside in most formats.
Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Efficient from field in loss
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Okoro chipped in 16 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Friday's 119-115 loss to Miami.
Okoro has been playing well recently, answering the call of late in Cleveland's pursuit of a reliable starting small forward. Okoro has scored double digits in back-to-back games, a feat he hadn't accomplished since early February, and he's been a major contributor on the defensive end as well, racking up seven steals over the last four games.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Reaches double digits
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Okoro notched 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt), two assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 104-100 victory over the Heat.
Okoro got hot from three and reached double-digit points for the first time since Feb. 6. He's in Cleveland's starting five for defense, and he continues to supply solid numbers on that side of the ball. Since Feb. 1, he's averaging 1.6 steals and 0.7 blocks in 24.9 minutes, plus 8.5 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists.
