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Houston Rockets forward Kenneth Faried, center, shoots as New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) and center Jahlil Okafor defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Okafor helps short-handed Pelicans beat Rockets 121-116

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor (8) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Balanced Pelicans easily top Grizzlies without injured Davis

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2018, file photo, Brooklyn Nets center Jahlil Okafor (4) looks to pass during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in New York. A person familiar with the situation says free-agent center Jahlil Okafor has agreed to join the New Orleans Pelicans. The person spoke to the The Associated Press Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, on condition of anonymity because the agreement has not been announced. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

AP sources: Pelicans and Jahlil Okafor agree on contract

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) goes to the basket past Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen (31) and forward DeMarre Carroll during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Nets beat 76ers 116-108 to snap 4-game skid

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric (9) shoots over Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Friday, March 24, 2017. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Career nights for Saric, Long lift 76ers past Bulls, 117-107

By MATT SCHOCH - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Nerlens Noel, left, dunks the ball against Miami Heat's Willie Reed during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Without Embiid, 76ers snap Miami’s 13-game winning streak

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Jahlil Okafor in action during an NBA preseason basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

SNYDER: Jahlil Okafor would be wise to seek advice from Kobe Bryant

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie talks about the team's decision to draft Duke center Jahlil Okafor during an NBA basketball news conference, Friday, June 26, 2015, in Philadelphia. (Ben Mikesell/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

Joel Embiid’s return to 76ers from broken right foot uncertain

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski, right, celebrates with Justise Winslow after their 68-63 victory over Wisconsin in the NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament championship game Monday, April 6, 2015, in Indianapolis.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Duke freshman Winslow to enter NBA draft

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Wisconsin head coach Bo Ryan and Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski talk during a CBS Sports interview for the NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament championship game Sunday, April 5, 2015, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

With Kentucky in the past, Duke, Wisconsin set up for championship showdown

By Dave Skretta - Associated Press

Duke's Jahlil Okafor (15) and San Diego State's Skylar Spencer (0) chase the ball during the second half of an NCAA tournament college basketball game in the Round of 32 in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, March 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Jahlil Okafor, Frank Kaminsky among those selected to All-America teams

By Jim O'Connell - Associated Press

Duke's Tyus Jones (5) reacts following his basket against Notre Dame during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

No. 4 Duke gains revenge, routs No. 10 Notre Dame at home

By Joedy McCreary - Associated Press

Duke's Marshall Plumlee, right, attempts to block a shot by Louisville's Chinanu Onuaku during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

No. 4 Duke tops No. 6 Louisville 63-52, snaps 2-game slide

By Gary B. Graves - Associated Press

Duke's Amile Jefferson, right, attempts to drive past the defense of Louisville's Montrezl Harrell during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, in Louisville, Ky. Duke won 63-52. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

No. 4 Duke avoids three-game losing streak with victory over No. 6 Louisville

By Gary B. Graves - Associated Press

McDonald's West All-American Jahlil Okafor, left, fouls McDonald's East All-American Cliff Alexander during the second half of the McDonald's All-American boy's basketball game Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Chicago . The West won 105-102. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Okafor, Mudiay have big games in McDonald’s

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