Okoro will return to a reserve role in Saturday's Game 1 versus the Magic.
Okoro got a spot start in Cleveland's final game of the regular season. However, Darius Garland (back) and Donovan Mitchell (knee) are both good to go, so Okoro will return to his usual role off the bench.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Scores 11 points vs. Charlotte
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Okoro finished Sunday's 120-110 loss to the Hornets with 11 points (3-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and six assists across 29 minutes.
Okoro drew his 42nd start of the season Sunday due to Donovan Mitchell (knee) and Darius Garland (back) being sidelined. Okoro managed to dish out six assists for the third time this year, and he finished the regular season averaging 9.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists over 27.3 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Starting Sunday
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Okoro will start at shooting guard in Sunday's matchup with the Hornets, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
With Donovan Mitchell (knee), Darius Garland (back), Caris LeVert (knee) and Sam Merrill (neck) all sidelined, Cleveland will be thin at depth in its regular-season finale. As a result, Okoro will start on the wing alongside Max Strus and figures to see a relatively heavy workload.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Plays 25 minutes in return
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Okoro (toe) scored 11 points (4-4 FG, 3-4 FT) and added three rebounds in 25 minutes Sunday in the Cavaliers' 120-118 loss to the Clippers.
Okoro was back in action for Cleveland after missing the previous four games with a sprained right big toe. He began March by starting in 15 straight contests while averaging 32.3 minutes per game during that span, but with Max Strus having recently returned from injury, Okoro has come off the bench in his last two appearances and has logged 15- and 25-minute workloads.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Will return Sunday
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Okoro (toe) will play Sunday against the Clippers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Okoro will make his return following a four-game absence due to a right big toe sprain. His presence should help mitigate Donovan Mitchell's (rest) absence, but Okoro may be limited in his first appearance since March 29. In March, Okoro started 16 of 17 appearances and averaged 9.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 steals-plus-blocks in 31.3 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Iffy for Sunday
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Okoro (toe) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Okoro has missed four straight games, including the front half of Cleveland's current back-to-back set, due to a right big toe sprain, but he has a chance to suit up Sunday. Donovan Mitchell (rest) is out, so Okoro's potential return would provide Cleveland with much-needed depth against the Clippers.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Out again Saturday
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Okoro (toe) won't play Saturday against the Lakers.
Okoro will miss his fourth straight game Saturday, and it's not a good sign that he's getting ruled out a day in advance. He should be considered questionable at best for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Remains sidelined Wednesday
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Okoro (toe) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Suns.
Okoro's absence streak will extend to three games Wednesday while dealing with a right big toe sprain. While there is no timetable for Okoro's return, his next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Lakers.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Absence to continue Tuesday
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Okoro (toe) will be out for Tuesday's game against Utah.
Okoro will miss his second consecutive game due to right big toe soreness, with his next opportunity to take the court coming Wednesday versus Phoenix. Before he developed the injury, Okoro moved into a 15-minute bench role in a 117-114 win over the 76ers on March 29, the same day that Donovan Mitchell (nose) returned from a six-game absence. If Okoro is back in action Wednesday and Mitchell also plays after getting maintenance Tuesday in the front end of a back-to-back set, Okoro will likely be in store for a small role.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Won't play Sunday
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Okoro (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Okoro has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss his first game since Nov. 22. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday in Utah. In Okoro's absence, Georges Niang, Sam Merrill and Marcus Morris are candidates for a few extra minutes against the reigning champs.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Questionable to face Denver
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Okoro is questionable to face the Nuggets on Sunday due to right toe soreness.
Okoro scored two points across 15 minutes off the bench in Friday's win over the 76ers, but it remains to be seen if he'll be available for Sunday's contest against the reigning NBA champions due to a toe injury. Okoro is averaging 9.9 points and 2.9 rebounds per game in March, but if he's out Sunday, his absence won't affect many fantasy decisions.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Notches nine points
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Okoro finished with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Monday's 108-103 victory over the Pacers.
Okoro has been logging significant minutes for the shorthanded Cavaliers, and his production has been solid for the most part. Through 10 March appearances, Okoro has averaged 12.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.9 blocks and 1.9 three-pointers.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Falls short offensively
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Okoro closed Monday's 117-111 loss to the Suns with 13 points (4-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and four steals across 39 minutes.
Okoro's shot diet almost entirely consists of threes and attempts around the basket, so Monday's poor efficiency is disappointing. That being said, across 15 games with double-digit shot attempts this season, Okoro has shot under 45.0 percent on just five occasions, so his efficiency doesn't normally suffer when exceeding his typical 7.1 shots per game. He continues clamping as a defender, allowing opponents to shoot just 43.1 percent from the field, which ranks in the 91st percentile league-wide among qualifiers.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Solid numbers against Boston
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Okoro finished Tuesday's 105-104 victory over the Celtics with 16 points (5-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 31 minutes.
Starting his third straight game in place of Max Strus (knee), Okoro once again scored in double digits while tying his season high in made three-pointers. The fourth-year forward has been a solid contributor for Cleveland since the All-Star break, and over the last eight contests, he's averaging 12.8 points, 2.9 assists, 2.5 boards, 2.3 threes, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks while shooting 52.1 percent from the floor and 43.9 percent from beyond the arc.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Questionable for Tuesday
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Okoro is being listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Celtics due to a sprained left elbow.
Okoro must have tweaked his elbow while logging 34 minutes during Sunday's game, but we'll have a better idea on his status following Tuesday's shootaround. If he is forced to the sidelines, that could open up minutes for guys like Sam Merrill and Georges Niang.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Stuffs stat sheet Sunday
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Okoro closed Sunday's 107-98 loss to New York with 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 34 minutes.
Okoro started for the fourth time in Cleveland's last seven games, and he has scored in double digits in each of those appearances. Even though Okoro profiles best as an offensive weapon off the bench, the injuries affecting the Cavaliers -- and particularly Donovan Mitchell (knee) -- have forced Okoro into a more prominent role. He's responded well to the call and might remain a starter against the Celtics on Tuesday if Mitchell is unable to return.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Night ends early due to back injury
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Okoro didn't play in the fourth quarter of Friday's 110-100 win over the Pistons after his back tightened up on him, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. He finished with 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists, one steal and one block across 25 minutes.
Okoro drew a spot start with Donovan Mitchell (knee) sidelined, but the back injury resulted in Okoro's night coming to an earlier end than expected. According to Fedor, Okoro seemed to be moving about the locker room OK following the contest, so the 23-year-old could be ready to play in Sunday's game against the Knicks.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Back to bench
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Okoro won't start Sunday's game against the Wizards, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
Okoro made back-to-back starts following the All-Star break but will resume a reserve role Sunday, as Donovan Mitchell (illness) is returning to action. In 19 games off the bench this season, Okoro has averaged 6.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 22.9 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Reaches double figures in start
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Okoro tallied 17 points (7-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 30 minutes in Thursday's 116-109 loss to Orlando.
Okoro got the start with Donovan Mitchell (illness) out, connecting on a team-high-tying mark from the field while ending as one of four Cavaliers players with 15 or more points along with a pair of threes and rebounds. Okoro has scored at least 15 points in eight games this season, and Thursday marked his seventh such performance as a starter. Okoro has provided a nice lift offensively of late, reaching double figures in scoring in three of his last four outings.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Starting against Orlando
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Okoro is in the starting lineup to face the Magic on Thursday, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
Okoro will move to the starting lineup with Donovan Mitchell (illness) out, and he will play his regular small-forward role, allowing Max Strus and Darius Garland to start in the backcourt. Okoro is averaging 10.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game across 24 starts this season.
