NBA: Hawks request waivers on C Jahlil Okafor

Date:

Share post:


The Atlanta Hawks requested waivers Monday on center Jahlil Okafor, who played in two preseason games with the team.

Okafor, 25, is a veteran of six NBA seasons with four teams and has averaged 10.4 points and 4.7 rebounds in 247 career games (116 starts).

The Duke product was the No. 3 overall draft pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2015 and has also played for the Brooklyn Nets, New Orleans Pelicans and Detroit Pistons. In 27 games with the Pistons last season, he averaged 5.4 points and 2.4 rebounds.

Okafor, who played for Nigeria at the Tokyo Olympics, signed with the Hawks last month.

–Field Level Media

spot_img

Related articles

WNBA: Sparks out to douse losing streak vs. Mercury

The Los Angeles Sparks will look to avoid a second early-season, three-game losing skid when they host the...

WNBA: Valkyries looking to reach next level vs. unbeaten Lynx

After two games against the defending WNBA champions, the Golden State Valkyries get a shot at the 2024...

WNBA: Aces seeking sharper results in return trip to Seattle

It didn't end well for the Las Vegas Aces the last time they played the Seattle Storm. The Aces...

WNBA: Unbeaten Liberty look to extend best start vs. struggling Sun

Off to a franchise best 6-0 start, the New York Liberty host the 1-5 Connecticut Sun on Sunday...

FREE

Get the most important breaking news and analyses for Free.

Thank you for subscribing

Something went wrong.