Overview

• Isaac Okoro scored 11 points with two three-pointers and two steals and finished plus-eight in the Bulls’ 118-117 preseason win at Cleveland.
• Bulls coach Billy Donovan praised Okoro’s toughness but emphasized that physical play and stops must come from team schemes and shared effort.
• Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson said Okoro had been a perimeter stopper in Cleveland and noted the team is seeking someone who can approximate that role.
• Lonzo Ball played just under 12 minutes in his Cavs debut and will open the season on a minutes cap with no back-to-backs as the team prioritizes his playoff availability.
• Okoro framed the trade as a chance to rebrand his game, and Chicago’s offseason work included faster practice tempos such as 14‑second shot‑clock drills.