Chuma

Okeke

The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Okeke will fill Cleveland’s open roster spot. Okeke recently spent time on a 10-day deal with the 76ers, where he made six appearances and three starts. He’ll provide the Cavs with some depth, but it is unlikely that he plays a role, especially in the postseason.

Hood-Schifino’s absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as Quentin Grimes is available after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Pelicans. Chuma Okeke will likely play fewer minutes, eliminating what little streaming value he possessed.

Yabusele will miss the second leg of Philadelphia’s back-to-back, which will leave them with only nine active players. Fantasy managers should turn to options outside of the 76ers if possible, but Chuma Okeke and Oshae Brissett should take on larger roles with Yabusele sidelined.

Philadelphia’s frontcourt will be quite shorthanded, and with Adem Bona also sitting out, Oshae Brissett and Chuma Okeke could see big minutes. Yabusele figures to handle a hefty workload if he’s cleared.

NBA insider Marc Stein broke the news that the 76ers are bringing Okeke back on a 10-day contract for the second time this season. The previous time was just before the All-Star break. While he’s unlikely to impact fantasy basketball, Okeke should have opportunities to play due to Philadelphia’s crowded injury report.

Per league rules, two-way players can only be active for 50 games during the regular season. Toppin has reached his limit, while Ryan’s was on the horizon. As a result, they’ve been waived, opening up two slots for the Knicks. New York also has an open standard contract slot, with T.J. Warren and Chuma Okeke being two names that beat reporters have mentioned as options to fill that void.

Okeke spent some time in training camp with the Knicks and has recently performed well for their G League affiliate. The move to Philadelphia allows Okeke to re-establish himself as an NBA player after struggling with injuries for most of his time with the Magic to begin his NBA career.

Morris and Okeke faced long odds to make the Knicks roster, and that was before the reported acquisition of Karl-Anthony Towns. New York needs to clear some cap space for the deal to become official, hence the decision to move on from Morris and Okeke. However, this does not close the door to a potential return, especially in the case of Morris. Neither was in line to offer reputable fantasy value this season.

Okeke averaged career lows across the board last season and will join a Knicks team that leans heavily on its starters. He isn’t likely to be relevant in fantasy any time soon with versatile forwards like OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges ahead of him on the depth chart.

Wagner has missed Orlando’s last seven games with a sprained ankle, and this is the first time he’s been listed as questionable instead of immediately being ruled out. Should he be cleared to play, Chuma Okeke would be the odd man out of the starting lineup. While Okeke’s had his moments as a starter, he hasn’t been consistent enough to merit being streamed.