Okeke (knee) closed Tuesday's 123-113 loss to the Raptors with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds in 13 minutes.
Okeke was back on the floor for the Magic for the first time since Nov. 21, making his return from an extended absence due to arthroscopic knee surgery. The 24-year-old presumably will be on a minutes restriction on some level for at least a few more games, though he may not get the chance to push far past the level of playing time he received Tuesday anyway. Orlando was without Jonathan Isaac (rest) and Cole Anthony (wrist) for the back end of the back-to-back set Tuesday, so if both players are ready to go when the Magic open their post-All-Star-break schedule Feb. 23 versus the Pistons, Okeke could find himself outside of the rotation.
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Magic's Chuma Okeke: Back with NBA squad
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Orlando recalled Okeke (knee) from the G League's Lakeland Magic on Sunday, and he's not included on the injury report in advance of Monday's game at Chicago.
For the first time since late November, Okeke looks like he'll be available off the Orlando bench for the team's two-game road trip, which concludes Tuesday in Toronto. Okeke had been sidelined with a sore left knee before undergoing an arthroscopic procedure in late December, but he was cleared to rejoin Lakeland on Feb. 6 to begin the ramp-up process. After his knee apparently responded well to 19- and 25-minute cameos in the G League on Friday and Saturday, respectively, versus the Salt Lake City Stars, Okeke will be an option for the NBA team moving forward. However, Okeke may not have a spot in head coach Jamahl Mosley's rotation, given that all of Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Jonathan Isaac and Bol Bol look to be ahead of him in the pecking order at either forward spot.
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Magic's Chuma Okeke: Remains out Saturday
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Okeke (knee) won't be available for Saturday's game against the Heat while he remains on assignment with the G League's Lakeland Magic.
Okeke appears to be healthy again after requiring arthroscopic left knee surgery, but Orlando is having him regain conditioning in the G League before clearing him to rejoin the NBA squad. Because he's a young player who may not have a regular spot in the NBA rotation the rest of the season, Okeke could play at least a few more games in the G League before getting called back up to Orlando. After being assigned to the G League on Monday, Okeke made his first appearance for Lakeland in Friday's 124-115 loss to the Salt Lake City Stars. He played 19 minutes and finished with 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two rebounds, one steal and one block.
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Magic's Chuma Okeke: Assigned to G League
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Okeke (knee) was assigned to the G League's Lakeland Magic on Monday, but there's still no timetable for his return to game action, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Okeke hasn't played since Nov. 21 and underwent arthroscopic knee surgery at the end of November. He was expected to be re-evaluated a month after the procedure, but he remains without a timetable heading into the All-Star break. Despite the bleak outlook, Okeke's status will remain day-to-day until the Magic release an official timeline for his return.
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Magic's Chuma Okeke: Still out
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Okeke (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the 76ers.
Okeke hasn't played since Nov. 21 and underwent an arthroscopic knee surgery at the end of November. He was expected to be re-evaluated a month after the procedure, but the Magic have yet to provide another update. Okeke's availability will be handled on a game-by-game basis moving forward, but it's unclear if he'll suit up anytime soon.
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Magic's Chuma Okeke: Not available Monday
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Okeke (knee) will remain out for Monday's game against the Celtics, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Okeke was due for a re-evaluation on his left knee earlier this weekend after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure one month ago, but the Magic have yet to provide an update on where he stands in his recovery. With no news that the young forward has resumed practicing in any capacity, Okeke can likely be safely ruled out for the entirety of the Magic's upcoming four-game week.
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Magic's Chuma Okeke: Out another month after procedure
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Okeke underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
Okeke has missed 14 consecutive games while being listed as out with left knee soreness and will now be sidelined for at least another month after having surgery. The 2019 first-round pick posted 5.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 21.8 minutes across the first 18 games of the season, including seven straight starts before suffering the injury. Okeke's prolonged absence has opened up more playing time for Bol Bol, who's been a revelation this year.
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Magic's Chuma Okeke: Still sidelined
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Okeke (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Atlanta.
Okeke hasn't played since Nov. 21 due to left knee soreness. It's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again, but his next chance to do so will arrive Wednesday in Houston.
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Magic's Chuma Okeke: Remains out Sunday
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Okeke (knee) will miss Sunday's contest against the Celtics.
Okeke hasn't seen game action in almost a month due to a left knee injury and has not been given a specific timeline for return but has shown progress recently. His next chance to play will come Monday in Atlanta.
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Magic's Chuma Okeke: Still sidelined Friday
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Okeke (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Okeke participated in Tuesday's practice session but remains unavailable for game action. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but his next chance to suit up will be Sunday against Boston.
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Magic's Chuma Okeke: Still out but showing improvement
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Coach Jamahl Mosley said Okeke (knee) participated in practice Tuesday but will remain out for Wednesday's matchup against Atlanta, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
Okeke hasn't seen any game action since Nov. 21 due to a knee injury, and while he'll remain out Wednesday, it's encouraging to see him back in the mix during Tuesday's practice. When he eventually returns, fewer minutes will be available for Caleb Houstan and Moritz Wagner.
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Magic's Chuma Okeke: Another absence on tap
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Okeke (knee) won't dress for Sunday's game versus the Raptors.
Okeke hasn't logged any action since Nov. 21, and it's unclear what his timeline for return is at this point. The fourth-year forward's next opportunity to retake the floor comes Wednesday versus the Hawks.
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Magic's Chuma Okeke: Remains sidelined Friday
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Okeke (knee) has been ruled out Friday against the Raptors.
Okeke will be sidelined for a ninth consecutive game due to a sore left knee. His next chance to play will be Sunday against Toronto.
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Magic's Chuma Okeke: Won't play Wednesday
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Okeke (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Okeke is slated to miss an eighth straight contest due to left knee soreness. It's unclear when he'll suit up again, but his next chance will arrive Friday against the Raptors.
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Magic's Chuma Okeke: Still out Monday
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Okeke (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bucks.
It's Okeke's seventh straight absence due to left knee soreness. His next chance to take the court will come Wednesday versus the Clippers.
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Magic's Chuma Okeke: Out again Saturday
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Okeke (knee) is out Saturday against the Raptors.
The forward will remain out for a sixth straight game Saturday. His next chance to play arrives Monday against the Bucks.
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Magic's Chuma Okeke: Won't play Friday
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Okeke (knee) is out for Friday's game against Cleveland.
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.
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Magic's Chuma Okeke: Out again
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Okeke (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Atlanta.
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.
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Magic's Chuma Okeke: Officially out
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Okeke (knee) will not play Monday against the Nets.
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.
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Magic's Chuma Okeke: Questionable Monday
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Okeke (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's meeting with the Nets, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
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.
