Chuma Okeke News, Rumors, Updates - Cleveland Cavaliers

Notches season-best performance Okeke provided 10 points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Friday's 113-93 victory over Charlotte.

Impact Okeke saw a season high in minutes played off the bench and finished as one of two Magic players to surpass double figures in scoring. The double-digit scoring outing was his first of the season, and he also had in a new season high in rebounds in the win.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Team option picked up The Magic exercised Okeke's $5.27 million team option for the 2023-24 season Friday.

Impact Okeke has been significantly less involved for the Magic early in the 2022-23 season, as he's averaged 2.6 points and 2.2 rebounds in 13.2 minutes per game over his first five appearances of the year. However, he'll remain under contract with Orlando for another season after having his fourth-year option picked up.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fall from grace continues Okeke ended Monday's 115-102 loss to the Knicks with zero points (0-5 FG, 0-5 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists across 12 minutes.

Impact Okeke barely touched the floor in the loss, a worrying trend that has emerged to begin the season. Seen as a potential last-round flier, he has been anything but productive thus far. He has some obvious upside, especially on the defensive end, but unless the winds of change come very soon, he will ultimately find himself as a fantasy afterthought.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to bench Okeke will not start Tuesday's preseason game versus the Grizzlies.

Impact Franz Wagner will reassume his spot in the starting lineup after missing last Friday's game due to a coach's decision, sending Okeke back to the bench. Okeke did not impress in his start, only managing seven points in 22 minutes. The 24-year-old forward will likely be a key bench contributor this season.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando's young roster now includes young star Banchero

Top overall pick Paolo Banchero is the latest big addition to the Orlando Magic youth movement

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Starting Friday Okeke will start Friday's exhibition game against the Mavericks.

Impact With Franz Wagner (coach's decision) ruled out, Okeke will get the start. The 2019 first-round pick scored 20 points across 34 minutes during Thursday's preseason contest.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chuma Okeke making changes with Orlando Magic The former Auburn standout has a different pronunciation for his last name and is looking ahead to a stronger NBA season for his team.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • AL.COM

Coach Mosley: Young, rebuilding Magic have promising future

The Orlando Magic finished another losing NBA season singing a familiar refrain

APRIL 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Love some Keke Okeke posted 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-11 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals over 34 minutes during Thursday's 128-101 loss to Charlotte.

Impact Okeke assembled an impressive and versatile performance. Shooting just 31.5 percent from beyond the arc this season, his 38.9 percent average from his career at Auburn hasn't yet translated to NBA efficiency. However, Okeke has merit as a rebounder and defender in addition to his potential three-point prowess. The 23-year-old remains under team control until 2024.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ball leads Hornets past Magic after 3 players ejected

LaMelo Ball had 26 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets routed the short-handed Orlando Magic 128-101

APRIL 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Approaches double-double Okeke put up 11 points (3-9 FG, 3-7 3PT, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in Tuesday's 120-115 win over Cleveland.

Impact Okeke was one rebound shy of notching his fourth double-double of the season. While he was able to rack up rebounds, the Auburn product's numbers in that category have been less than stellar. The second-year forward has had 9-plus rebounds in just three of his last 18 contests.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors beat Magic 102-89 for fifth straight win

Fred VanVleet and Scottie Barnes scored 19 points apiece, Pascal Siakam added 16 points and 11 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Orlando Magic 102-89 for their fifth straig...

APRIL 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Returns to starting five Okeke is starting Wednesday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Okeke will start for the third time in the last four games with Wendell Carter (wrist) unavailable. Across his last three appearances, Okeke has averaged 10.7 points and 4.7 rebounds in 31.3 minutes per game.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will come off bench Monday Okeke will come off the bench during Monday's contest against the Cavaliers.

Impact With Wendell Carter (wrist) returning from a two-game absence, Okeke will revert to his usual bench role. As a reserve this season, the third-year big man has averaged 8.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 23.0 minutes per game.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting again Saturday Okeke is starting Saturday's game against the Kings.

Impact Okeke will join the starting lineup for a second straight game since Wendell Carter (wrist) remains out. Okeke totaled 19 points, five rebounds and a block in 35 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Thunder.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maledon's 25 points help Thunder top Magic, end 10-game skid

Theo Maledon scored 17 of his season-high 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic 118-102 to snap a 10-game losing streak

MARCH 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Leads Magic with 19 points Okeke added 19 points (6-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one block during Wednesday's 118-102 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Okeke logged his first start since March 5 against Memphis and rewarded coach Jamahl Mosley by posting a team best offensively. It was also the Auburn product's first outing scoring in double figures since March 13. Okeke has tallied at least eight points in five straight performances.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at OKC Okeke will start Wednesday's matchup against the Thunder.

Impact With Wendell Carter (ankle, wrist) sidelined, Okeke will get the nod next to Mo Bamba in the frontcourt. In his past five starts, he's averaged 6.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 1.8 assists in 28.0 minutes.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hauls in 11 rebounds off bench Okeke logged eight points (2-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 31 minutes during Sunday's 90-85 victory over the Thunder.

Impact Okeke returned to the court Sunday following a one-game absence due to a left knee contusion. He came off the bench once again but topped 30 minutes of playing time and matched his highest rebound total of the season during the narrow win. The 23-year-old has played at least 20 minutes in five of his six appearances since reclaiming a bench role, and he's averaged 8.0 points and 4.8 rebounds in 25.0 minutes per game during that time.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Okeke (knee) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Okeke was unavailable Thursday against Detroit due to a left knee contusion, but he should be back in action following a one-game absence. Wendell Carter is also absent from the injury report, so Okeke should see close to his normal amount of minutes Sunday.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City takes on Orlando on 8-game losing streak

Oklahoma City is looking to break its eight-game losing streak with a win against Orlando

MARCH 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Bey scores career-high 51 points, Pistons beat Magic 134-120

Saddiq Bey scored a career-high 51 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 134-120 on Thursday night end a four-game losing streak

MARCH 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Not playing Thursday Okeke (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Okeke will miss his first game since Jan. 3 due to a left knee contusion. Depending on how the knee heals, his next chance to return to the court will be Sunday against the Thunder.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Okeke is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons due to a left knee contusion.

Impact Okeke played 30 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's blowout loss to the Nets, but he's now dealing with a knee injury ahead of Thursday's matchup. If he's forced to miss his first game since Jan. 3, Moritz Wagner and Robin Lopez should see additional run.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Strong effort off bench Okeke closed with 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 20 minutes during Sunday's 116-114 overtime loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Okeke scored in double digits off the bench for the first time since Feb. 25, when he registered 26 points in a win over the Rockets. However, he has surpassed the 10-point mark just twice over his last 10 games, and as a bench player who has up-and-down minutes, he's not likely to make a big fantasy impact going forward.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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