Report: Pacers Pursuing Jahlil Okafor
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Trade rumors regarding Sixers center Jahlil Okafor continue to swirl.
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Although three teams -- the Pelicans, Nuggets, and Blazers -- that were reportedly interested in Okafor have already acquired other big men, a new team -- the Indiana Pacers -- are pursuing Okafor, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne.
The Pacers (29-28) are currently sixth in the eastern conference and are potentially looking to add Okafor to a talented nucleus of Paul George, Myles Turner, and Jeff Teague.
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Okafor, 21, was the Sixers third overall pick in 2015, creating a logjam at center with Joel Embiid and Nerlens Noel already on the roster. The Sixers sat Okafor for two games before the all-star break because of trade rumors, but he rejoined the team for their Feb. 15th game against the Celtics.
