Pacers' big man Jahlil Okafor says it's been a "surreal" feeling returning to the NBA after four years away from the league.

Nikola Jokic turned 30 on Wednesday, and while his Nuggets teammates serenaded him with an off-key rendition of “Happy ...

The former Duke star last played in the NBA in 2021 and after a strong G League season (and open roster spot), Jahlil Okafor is getting another shot.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 04: Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers shoots over Jahlil ... [+] Okafor #8 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at the Smoothie King Center on ...

Jahlil Okafor was the No. 3 pick in the 2015 NBA draft out of Duke. Okafor's last NBA appearance was May 16, 2021 with the Pistons. Okafor had been averaging more than 18 points and 9 rebounds for ...

The Pacers lost by a score of 128-115. With the game out of reach, Jahlil Okafor was given playing time in the fourth quarter. He finished with one rebound and one assist in three minutes of ...

In a testament to his perseverance, Jahlil Okafor was finally able to make his return to the NBA nearly four years after playing his last game in the league. On Tuesday night, Okafor suited up for ...

Jahlil Okafor most recently played in the NBA during the 2020-21 season with the Detroit Pistons. That year, Okafor averaged 5.4 points and 2.4 rebounds per contest while shooting 61.8% from the ...

Scott Agness: Jahlil Okafor and Keisei Tominaga of the Indiana Mad Ants were selected for the G League Up Next game at All-Star Weekend 2025 in San Francisco on Feb. 16. -via Twitter @ScottAgness ...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Calling Indiana Pacers center Jahlil Okafor's path back to the NBA winding would be an understatement. It's been 1,367 days since the former No. 3 overall pick appeared in an NBA game.

Chris Haynes: Perseverance Update: Former lottery pick Jahlil Okafor — who hasn’t played in the NBA in nearly four years — will sign a 10-day contract with the Indiana Pacers, league sources ...

The Pacers signed Okafor to a 10-day contract Monday, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports. Okafor last saw NBA regular-season action with the Pistons during the 2020-21 campaign, during which he ...