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New York Notes: Okafor, Lee, LeVert

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Jahlil Okafor hasn't found much success on the court since being traded to the Nets, but coach Kenny Atkinson believes the big man is simply a "victim of circumstance," as Brian Lewis of the New York Post relays. … Okafor, who will be a free agent after the season, had four points in his five minutes of action and he may see more court time during the last month of the season.

New York Notes: Noah, Ntilikina, Okafor, Nets

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Jahlil Okafor hasn't seen any action for the Nets since February 12, but still believes he's capable of fitting in with Brooklyn's fast-paced style of play, writes Fred Kerber of The New York Post. … "I wish we’d had him since training camp," head coach Kenny Atkinson said of Okafor.

Atlantic Notes: Okafor, Crabbe, Casey, Celtics

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The Nets' acquisition of Jahlil Okafor signaled a change of scenery for a talented yet displaced player. … With 24 games left in the season, however, the Nets seem to be wasting their opportunity to audition Okafor as a potential long-term commodity, Brian Lewis of the New York Post writes.

Atlantic Notes: Fultz, Porzingis, Powell

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The Nets have benched veteran center Tyler Zeller in favor of youngsters Jahlil Okafor and Jarrett Allen, reports Brian Lewis of the New York Post.

Atlantic Notes: Fultz, Nets, DeRozan, Burke, Knicks

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Jahlil Okafor and D'Angelo Russell, two of the first three overall picks in the 2015 NBA Draft, are with the Nets organization now and general manager Sean Marks is impressed with their maturity.

New York Notes: Hernangomez, Carroll, Okafor

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In an interesting piece for The Players' Tribune, Jahlil Okafor opens up about the trade that sent him to the Nets, his desire to be a "franchise cornerstone," and his favorite movie as a kid (Air Bud).

New York Notes: Okafor, Hollis-Jefferson, Beasley

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Jahlil Okafor admitted relief after making his home debut with the Nets in Wednesday's win over the Timberwolves. … “It works on both parties, of me having to adjust to the team and the team having to adjust to me,” Okafor said.

Atlantic Notes: Fultz, Porzingis, Okafor

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He may not have broken any records in his Barclays Debut but Jahlil Okafor filled a role admirably for the Nets on Wednesday.

Jahlil Okafor Talks Fit In Brooklyn, Offense, Role

2018/01/jahlil-okafor-talks-fit-in-brooklyn-offense-debut.html

Jahlil Okafor believes that Brooklyn is the right place for him to reach his potential. … “I’m pretty confident, just talking with the guys in the locker room, and it’s all been positive feedback with the coaches,” Okafor said (via Brian Lewis of The New York Post).

Injury Notes: Sixers, Harden, Kings, Okafor

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Third-year center Jahlil Okafor is expected to make his home debut for the Nets on Wednesday, as head coach Kenny Atkinson confirmed to reporters on Monday (link via Alex Labidou of NBA.com). … Okafor, acquired by Brooklyn nearly a month ago, wasn't initially ready for regular minutes after having barely played for Philadelphia this season.

New York Notes: Hornacek, Baker, Point Guards, Allen, Russell, Okafor

2017/12/new-york-notes-hornacek-baker-point-guards-allen-russell-okafor.html

As both D'Angelo Russell (knee surgery) and Jahlil Okafor (conditioning) work to enter the Nets' rotation, general manager Sean Marks' remarks from last Wednesday put both men on track to return shortly after the New Year. … Brian Lewis of the New York Post tweets that Russell's 7-to-8 weeks' timetable after November 17 surgery puts him on track to return anywhere from January 5-12; Okafor was said to be about two weeks away, putting him on schedule to enter the rotation on the Nets' upcoming homestand.

Atlantic Notes: Okafor, Jackson, Mills, Covington

2017/12/atlantic-notes-okafor-jackson-mills-covington.html

The Nets led the Wizards by 40 points at one point in Friday's win in Brooklyn but recently acquired big man Jahlil Okafor never left the bench. … Okafor only played in two games with the Sixers before he was traded to the Nets.

Atlantic Notes: Okafor, Russell, Hardaway Jr.

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Jahlil Okafor, on the other hand, is out for a different reason. … Prior to his acquisition on December 7, Okafor was seldom used by the Sixers, seeing action in just two games for Philly.

Atlantic Notes: Hornacek, Okafor, Nets, Miles

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Jahlil Okafor got his wish when he was traded to the Nets, ending a troubled tenure with the Sixers. … However, the big man is not in NBA game shape and head coach Kenny Atkinson said Okafor would not see regular action until his conditioning improves, per Brian Lewis of the New York Post.

Atlantic Notes: Porzingis, Morris, Okafor

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Brian Lewis of The New York Post is reporting that the Nets want newly-acquired big man Jahlil Okafor to get into better basketball shape before he takes the court again for the team. … Okafor played almost as many minutes in his Nets' debut (23) than he had all season (25).

Nets Notes: Okafor, Stauskas, Crabbe, Harris

2017/12/nets-notes-okafor-stauskas-crabbe-harris.html

Even after suffering a season worst 33 point loss to Toronto on Friday night, Nets center Jahlil Okafor and guard Nik Stauskas both appeared to be in high spirits after finally being able to get back on the court ten days removed from a trade that brought them to Brooklyn from Philadelphia in exchange for Trevor Booker, reports Brian Lewis of the New York Post. … "With Jahlil, it’s going to be a process," head coach Kenny Atkinson said.

Atlantic Notes: Wright, Okafor, Whitehead

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Tonight is the night that recent Nets acquisitions Jahlil Okafor and Nik Stauskas make their debut, Michael Grange of Sportsnet tweets.

Atlantic Notes: Okafor, Kanter, Morris

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There's no timetable for Jahlil Okafor to make his Nets debut. … "[The Nets] know my weaknesses and strengths and I’m working with them every day to get better," Okafor said.

Nets Notes: Culture, Carroll, Okafor

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“The plan going forward is to always inform these guys of important decisions like that, change of roster,” Atkinson said before adding that he feels the team will accept Jahlil Okafor and Nik Stauskas. … Okafor is motivated to prove himself after two-plus uninspiring seasons in Philadelphia, Zach Braziller of the New York Post passes along.

Sixers/Nets Trade Notes: Reactions, Analysis, More

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After spending the better part of 2017 on the trade block, Jahlil Okafor finally has a new NBA home, with the Sixers and Nets completing a trade on Thursday that sent Okafor, Nik Stauskas, and a 2019 second-round pick to Brooklyn in exchange for Trevor Booker. … Acquiring Okafor is another shrewd move for the Nets as they continue to rebuild their roster, writes Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports.

Nets Acquire Jahlil Okafor From Sixers

2017/12/nets-nearing-deal-to-acquire-jahlil-okafor.html

3:16pm: The Nets and Sixers are nearing a deal that will send Jahlil Okafor to Brooklyn, Zach Lowe of ESPN tweets. … Having seen action in just two contests for the Sixers this season, Okafor was in desperate need of a change of scenery.

Latest On Jahlil Okafor

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Jahlil Okafor is still in limbo in Philadelphia, and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that Okafor's camp continues to push the Sixers for a buyout, while president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo remains focused on finding a trade involving the former third overall pick. … "I'm hopeful that Bryan will do what has always brought him and the players in his organization success and be flexible as Jahlil has handled himself the right way," Duffy said.

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