Isaac Okoro is a restricted NBA free agent, but that’s not stopping him from getting some work in.
Okoro is working out with Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell.
As a restricted free agent, Okoro can either re-sign with the Cavaliers or sign an offer sheet with another team.
Cleveland would have 48 hours to match an offer sheet for Okoro.
The Cavaliers drafted Okoro with the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft out of Auburn. He has career averages of 8.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocks in 279 games.
Okoro’s qualifying offer is worth $11.8 million. He would become an unrestricted free agent next offseason if he signed his qualifying offer with the Cavaliers.
Okoro appeared in 69 games for the Cavaliers this past season. He averaged 9.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks while shooting 49.0% from the field, 39.1% from beyond the arc and 67.9% from the free-throw line.
According to NBA reporter Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, the Cavaliers have made Okoro multiple offers “what they deem fair.”
“Sources say the Cavs have already made multiple variations of what they deem fair, multi-year offers that align with Okoro’s perceived market value and his place within the hierarchy of the organization,” Fedor reported. “Those potential deals also give him financial security.
“Considering all their options, the Cavs have had multiple conversations with different teams about the possibility of a sign-and-trade. None of them have been appealing enough to accept at this point. There is also running dialogue centered on the validity of Okoro accepting the qualifying offer, playing on a prove-it deal and becoming an unrestricted free agent next summer. In this situation, the Cavs have the leverage.”
The Cavaliers lost to the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2024 playoffs in five games. The franchise is building around Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.
Looking for the latest NBA Insider News & Rumors?
Be sure to follow Hoops Wire on TWITTER and FACEBOOK for breaking NBA News and Rumors for all 30 teams!
