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.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Provides season-high scoring total
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Okoro ended with 20 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Sunday's 122-103 victory over the Pacers.
Okoro reached the 20-point mark for the first time this year, doing so while shooting efficiently from the field and chipping in on the defensive end. Given that he's a 34.8 percent shooter from three-point range for the season and owns a minuscule 12.6 percent usage rate, Okoro can't be expected to provide much of a regular impact in the scoring column, but he may have more opportunities to put up shots if Caris LeVert (hamstring) misses additional games.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Empty performance Thursday
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Okoro posted five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound and two assists in 26 minutes during Thursday's 113-95 victory over the Rockets.
Okoro barely moved the needle in the victory, continuing what has been a lean season. Despite starting in 12 consecutive games, Okoro has scored more than 15 points only once, adding very little other than serviceable steal numbers. He can be considered in deeper formats due to the fact he has a solidified role. For those in standard leagues, he offers zero upside and can be safely left on waivers.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Perfect from field versus Grizzlies
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Okoro registered 17 points (6-6 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 115-114 loss to the Grizzlies.
Okoro marked a new season high with his 17 points Wednesday. He hit all four of his three-point attempts and was lights out from the field. Still, his increased role should normalize with Donovan Mitchell's (groin) return to the court, which could be as soon as Friday. Okoro shouldn't be on fantasy managers' radar in the majority of formats.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Tallies three steals in loss
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Okoro racked up eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and three steals across 15 minutes during Saturday's 110-102 loss to Minnesota.
Okoro played just 15 minutes in the loss yet managed to record a season-high three steals. Despite starting for the past six games, his minutes certainly don't reflect that of a typical starter. Over that period he is outside the top 200, making him a risky add, even in deeper formats.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Rejoins starting lineup
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Okoro is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Suns, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Okoro will replace Lamar Stevens in the starting lineup Wednesday. The 21-year-old forward is averaging 7.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 25.4 minutes across his previous eight starts.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Heads back to bench Monday
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Okoro is not starting Monday against the Nets.
Okoro will move back to the second unit following the return of Lamar Stevens (knee), marking the end of four straight starts for the former Auburn standout. Fresh off a season-high 15-point effort Friday against the Raptors, it's worth noting Okoro is averaging just 4.0 points across 17.0 minutes per game when playing off the bench this season.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Uninspiring performance Saturday
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Okoro recorded 10 points (5-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt), six rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 26 minutes during Saturday's 100-99 overtime victory over the Mavericks.
Okoro moved into the starting lineup Saturday but was unable to bring much to the table. He typically provides a nice defensive presence for the Cavaliers, something that held true here with three combined steals and blocks. This was just his fifth start of the season, indicating that he will likely move back to the bench once Lamar Stevens (knee) returns to action.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Starting against Dallas
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Okoro is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Okoro will replace Lamar Stevens (knee) in the starting unit and join the other regular starters Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Okoro has started just four games this season and is averaging 3.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 0.8 steals across 25.5 minutes during those contests.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Scores 11 points Wednesday
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Okoro supplied 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and three steals in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 113-85 win over the 76ers.
Okoro produced double-digit points for the third time all season. He's played at least 15 minutes in 11 straight contests and is averaging 6.6 points and 3.1 rebounds in 24.5 minutes during that span. While he's getting more playing time, he is still struggling from the field, and Wednesday was the first time since Nov. 16 that he made more than half his shot attempts.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Coming off bench Wednesday
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Okoro will come off the bench Wednesday against the 76ers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Coach J.B. Bickerstaff will opt to switch things up, giving Mamadi Diakite the start after an impressive stint in the G League. Okoro should still have an expanded role as the Cavaliers remain hit by injuries. Across his past 10 games, he's averaged 6.1 points and 2.9 rebounds in 24.8 minutes.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Enters starting five
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Okoro is starting Monday's game against the Raptors, Cayleigh Griffin of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
Okoro is set to make his first start since Nov. 4 against the Pistons, finishing with nine points, four rebounds and one steal in 23 minutes. He should see a sizeable workload with Jarrett Allen (back), Kevin Love (thumb) and Lamar Stevens (illness) all ruled out.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: No tangible production Sunday
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Okoro notched seven points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one steal in 30 minutes during Sunday's 102-94 win over the Pistons.
Okoro played at least 30 minutes for the second straight game but as per usual, offered very little in terms of tangible production. He has an uncanny knack for doing very little despite playing significant minutes, something that certainly doesn't lend itself to fantasy upside. Outside of deeper formats, he can be safely ignored, at least until he can string together a few productive games.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Rare source of points
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Okoro registered 13 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes during Sunday's 113-87 victory over the Heat.
Okoro enjoyed a solid shooting night from the field, which included a new season high in made threes. This was a surprisingly productive scoring night for the Auburn product who had yet to score in double figures prior to Sunday's clash. It would be unwise of fantasy managers to expect this type of scoring output from Okoro on a consistent basis given on his current role within this Cleveland rotation.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Retreats to bench
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Okoro will come off the bench for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
Okoro and Dean Wade find themselves as the odd men out of the lineup with both Donovan Mitchell (ankle) and Darius Garland (knee) returning from one-game absences. In Friday's blowout win over the Pistons, Okoro turned in nine points, four rebounds and one steal in 23 minutes, but he averaged just 11.5 minutes when he came off the bench for each of the Cavaliers' previous four contests.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Inserted into starting lineup
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Okoro will start in Friday's game versus the Pistons, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Okoro gets the start Friday with Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland (knee) out. Okoro has started two games this season and played 20 and 27 minutes. However, he only managed to score two points in each of those outings.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Usage sinks lower
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Okoro logged two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) across five minutes during Friday's 132-123 overtime victory over the Celtics.
Okoro racked up three fouls during his five minutes of action. Additionally, the 21-year-old is 0-of-8 from beyond the arc through five contests thus far. His play is trending in the wrong direction, resulting in a continuously lessening role in the rotation.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Will start for injured Garland
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Okoro will start Saturday's game at Chicago for the injured Darius Garland (eye), Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Okoro saw just 12 minutes in the opener and failed to produce a stat aside from a turnover. In his 61 starts last season, he averaged 9.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists. It's unlikely he takes on extra usage. More touches should go to players like Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert, Raul Neto and Cedi Osman.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Team option picked up for 2023-24
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The Cavaliers exercised Okoro's team option for 2023-24 on Saturday, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Okoro will become a restricted free agent after the 2023-24 season. Okoro is yet to solidify himself into Cleveland's starting lineup after being drafted fifth overall in 2020. Okoro will have to continue proving his outside shooting if he wants to stay with the team long-term.
