Chuma Okeke News, Rumors, Updates - Cleveland Cavaliers

Orlando faces Milwaukee, aims to end 8-game slide

Orlando looks to end its eight-game slide when the Orlando Magic take on Milwaukee

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Anunoby matches season high 32, Raptors rout Magic 121-108

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Out again Saturday Okeke (knee) is out Saturday against the Raptors.

Impact The forward will remain out for a sixth straight game Saturday. His next chance to play arrives Monday against the Bucks.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando faces Toronto on 7-game skid

Orlando enters the matchup with Toronto as losers of seven in a row

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Mitchell scores 34, Cavaliers top Magic 107-96

Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points and Evan Mobley had 19 points and 13 rebounds, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 107-96 victory over the Orlando Magic

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Won't play Friday Okeke (knee) is out for Friday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Okeke will miss his fifth straight game Friday due to left knee soreness. With Wendell Carter (foot) also out and Mo Bamba (back) questionable, Moritz Wagner and Caleb Houstan will likely see extended playing time. Okeke's next chance to play will be Saturday's game against the Raptors.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Young, Hawks stop 3-game skid with 125-108 win over Magic

Trae Young had 30 points and 14 assists and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 125-108 win over the Orlando Magic

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Out again Okeke (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Atlanta.

Impact Okeke will miss a fourth straight game due to left knee soreness. Wendell Carter (foot) is also out and Mo Bamba (back) is questionable, so Bol Bol, Moritz Wagner and Caleb Houstan are candidates for increased playing time once again.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando hosts Atlanta, aims to stop home slide

Orlando aims to end its 4-game home slide with a win over Atlanta

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Officially out Okeke (knee) will not play Monday against the Nets.

Impact Okeke will miss a third straight game as he continues to battle soreness in his left knee. He'd started seven games prior to the injury, but the 2019 first-round pick hasn't been able to do enough to remain fantasy relevant. In 18 appearances this season, Okeke is shooting a dreadful 36.8 percent from the floor, including 30.0 percent from three.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Monday Okeke (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's meeting with the Nets, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Okeke has missed two straight games due to left knee soreness, however, he may return Monday considering he sat out the first leg of the back-to-back Sunday and the Magic are dealing with a plethora of injuries. If he were to miss, Moritz Wagner and Caleb Houstan would be in line for extra run.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn takes on Orlando, seeks 4th straight home win

Brooklyn will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Nets face Orlando

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Out again Okeke (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the 76ers, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Okeke will miss a second straight game due to a knee injury. His next chance to suit up will come Monday against Brooklyn.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Okeke (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Okeke sat out Friday's loss to the 76ers. Once available, however, he'll likely see a reduced role since Paolo Banchero is back. When coming off the bench this season, Okeke is averaging 5.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 18.0 minutes.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Magic take on the 76ers on 3-game slide

Orlando aims to end its three-game losing streak when the Orlando Magic take on Philadelphia

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Won't play against Philadelphia Okeke (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the 76ers, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Okeke has been downgraded from questionable to out due to left knee soreness Friday. Okeke's next opportunity to play will be Sunday's matchup with the 76ers.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Friday Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said that Okeke (knee) didn't go through shootaround and will be a game-time decision for Friday's game against Philadelphia, Khobi Price of the Orlando S...

Impact Okeke left Monday's game against Indiana due to left knee soreness. If Okeke doesn't play, Paolo Banchero should resume his spot in the starting lineup. The Magic's next game will be Sunday versus the 76ers.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws questionable tag Friday Okeke (knee) holds a questionable designation for Friday's game versus the Sixers.

Impact Okeke departed Monday's game versus the Pacers and could not return due to some left knee soreness. It appears the soreness is lingering, and official word on his status probably won't surface until game day. Even if he does play, rookie Paolo Banchero isn't on the injury report and appears set to return, which will likely eat into Okeke's minutes.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down vs. Pacers Okeke has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against Indiana due to left knee soreness, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact It's unclear as to when Okeke suffered the injury, but the team won't take any chances. Gary Harris and Franz Wagner could see an uptick in playing time with Okeke done for the night. He'll be considered day-to-day moving forward.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets stop 8-game slide with 112-105 win against Magic

LaMelo Ball had 17 points and nine assists, and the Charlotte Hornets stopped an eight-game slide with a 112-105 victory over the Orlando Magic

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Magic's Chuma Okeke locks down elite scorers Luka Dončić, Devin Booker Coach Jamahl Mosley’ s mantra has been simple when the Orlando Magic have dealt with injury-related absences: Next man up. With rookie forwa...

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Starting Wednesday Okeke is starting Wednesday against the Mavericks.

Impact Okeke has been an inconsistent contributor off the bench early in the season, but he'll make his first start of the year with Paolo Banchero (ankle) sidelined. Over Okeke's first 11 appearances of the season, he's averaged 5.1 points and 4.2 rebounds in 18.1 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fox hits from near midcourt at OT buzzer, Kings top Magic

De’Aaron Fox beat the buzzer from just inside halfcourt to give the Sacramento Kings a 126-123 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic after the Kings wiped out a 20-point deficit...

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Drops 16 points off bench Okeke totaled 16 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block across 27 minutes during Thursday's win over the Warriors.

Impact Okeke provided a much-needed spark off the bench Thursday night, going a perfect 4-of-4 from the field in the first quarter, including 3-of-3 from three-point range, while also grabbing four rebounds in the period. All of his three pointers came off assists from Jalen Suggs and helped the Magic tie the game at 30 heading into the second quarter. Okeke took just one shot in the second half, though he did knock down all four of his free-throw attempts as he finished with season highs in both points (16) and rebounds (nine).

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suggs, Magic hand Warriors fourth straight loss, 130-129

Jalen Suggs scored nine of his 26 points in the final two minutes, and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to beat the Golden State Warriors 130-12...

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

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