The Cleveland Cavaliers and restricted free agent ahead Isaac Okoro agreed to a three-year, $38 million contract Saturday afternoon, brokers Michael Tellem, Jeff Schwartz, and Marcus Monk advised ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Cleveland Cavaliers prolonged a one-year qualifying provide value $11.83 million to Isaac Okoro in June
Okoro, 23, was chosen fifth general by the Cavaliers within the 2020 NBA draft out of Auburn. The 6-foot-5 Okoro was the final restricted free agent left in the marketplace, based on NBA.com’s Free Agent Tracker.
Cleveland prolonged a one-year qualifying provide value $11.83 million to Okoro on June 29. He reportedly turned down the provide, which was set to run out on Oct. 1. Per ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the Cavs had been $10.4 million beneath the luxurious tax earlier than signing the Georgia native.
Restricted free agent F Isaac Okoro has agreed on a three-year, $38 million deal to stick with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Michael Tellem, Jeff Schwartz and Marcus Monk of @excelbasketball inform ESPN. Okoro — the fifth general choose in 2020 — averaged 9.4 factors a season in the past. pic.twitter.com/dFInx3QoMS
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 14, 2024
By means of 279 profession NBA regular-season video games (216 begins) with Cleveland, Okoro has averaged 8.5 factors, 2.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 27.6 minutes per contest whereas capturing 46.7% from the sphere, 34.7% from 3-point vary, and 73.2% on the free throw line.
In 69 video games (42 begins) of the 2023-24 season, he averaged 9.4 factors, 3.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 27.3 minutes per contest. Plus, he shot 49% from the ground and a career-best 39.1% from past the arc.
Moreover, in Cleveland’s 113-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Dec. 27, 2023, Okoro recorded a season-high 22 factors on 7-of-13 (53.8%) capturing from the sphere, 4-of-7 (57.1%) from deep, and 4-of-5 (80%) on the foul line.
Cleveland re-signed Isaac Okoro after already figuring out offers with Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen
Okoro’s signing caps a productive summer time for the Cavaliers. Cleveland secured contract extensions with five-time All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell (three years, $150 million).
Workforce president Koby Altman then re-signed ahead Evan Mobley (5 years, $224 million) and heart Jarrett Allen (three years, $91 million).
The Cavaliers additionally employed Kenny Atkinson away from the Golden State Warriors to exchange J.B. Bickerstaff as coach. Bickerstaff praised Okoro in April for his versatility.
Up to date Cleveland roster pic.twitter.com/atSxxehI7h
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) September 14, 2024
“He has the power to protect a number of positions. He can guard up, he can guard down,” Bickerstaff stated. “And now you see the boldness that he has on his shot, not simply from the corners anymore. He finds methods to attain in transition. … However he performs in a means that evokes his teammates.”
Final season, Cleveland completed 48-34 (.585) and fourth within the Japanese Convention.
In the course of the first spherical of the playoffs, the Cavs defeated the Orlando Magic in seven video games, advancing to the semifinals for the primary time with out LeBron James since drafting him.
Nonetheless, Cleveland was eradicated by the eventual NBA champion Boston Celtics in 5 video games within the second spherical. The Cavaliers are aiming to achieve the convention finals for the primary time since 2018.
