Jahlil Okafor Signs 10-Day Contract with Indiana Pacers

The former No. 3 NBA Draft pick returns to the league after nearly four years, providing depth to Indiana's injury-hit center rotation.

Jahlil Okafor, 29, last played in the NBA during the 2020-21 season and has been active in the G League with the Indiana Mad Ants, averaging 18.6 points and 9.0 rebounds this season.
The Pacers signed Okafor after initially pursuing Alex Len, who cleared waivers but was not ultimately signed by the team.
Indiana's center rotation has been impacted by injuries, with Myles Turner listed as day-to-day with a neck strain and Thomas Bryant serving as the primary backup.
Okafor, a former lottery pick and standout rookie, has worked on modernizing his game, focusing on mobility, passing, and perimeter shooting to adapt to the evolving NBA.
The 10-day contract will allow the Pacers to assess Okafor's contributions as they navigate injuries and evaluate their roster options post-All-Star break.