NBA Rumors: 76ers’ Jahlil Okafor ‘Will Be Moved’ Before Trade Deadline

NBA Rumors: 76ers’ Jahlil Okafor ‘Will Be Moved’ Before Trade Deadline

The likelihood of Jahlil Okafor remaining with the Philadelphia 76ers beyond Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET NBA trade deadline appears slim.

“He will get moved, I can tell you that,” NBA.com reporter David Aldridge said Tuesday on NBATV.

“They’re not going to go into next season with him on the roster and they’re not going to finish out this season with him on the roster.”

Okafor, a solid offensive center, is averaging 11.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game this season. He’s not an above average rim protector, but the former third overall draft pick has made strides defensively since his rookie season.

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