NBA news and rumors about Jahlil Okafor
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NBA market
Philadelphia 76ers have exercised the fourth-year contract options on Joel Embiid and Nik Stauskas, as well as the third-year contract option on Jahlil Okafor.
NBA rumors
Sixers president Bryan Colangelo was asked about the trade discussions with various teams about Nerlens Noel or Jahlil Okafor and said a trade was not imminent.
NBA awards
NBA Rookie of the Year Karl-Anthony Towns of and Kristaps Porzingis have been unanimously selected to the 2015-16 NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Injuries
Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure today to address a slight tear of the meniscus in his right knee.
Injuries
Suspensions & fines
The Philadelphia 76ers have suspended rookie center Jahlil Okafor two games for his recent off-court behavior, the team announced Wednesday.
Legal issues
Four sources independently confirmed that 76ers center Jahlil Okafor was pulled over on the Ben Franklin Bridge about three weeks ago for driving 108 m.p.h.
Legal issues
Police say a man has come forward saying he's the victim in a fight involving Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor that was recorded and posted online.
Incidents
TMZ Sports released a video Thursday of an altercation apparently involving Jahlil Okafor outside a Boston nightclub.
News
The 2015-16 NBA rookies told that they liked No. 3 pick Jahlil Okafor, both short- and long-term, more than No. 1 Karl-Anthony Towns.