Okoro chipped in two points (1-2 FG) and one steal in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 114-105 loss to the Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Okoro failed to make his presence felt in Tuesday's Game 5 after scoring 13 points in Game 4. The 2020 first-round pick had his quietest regular season to date, appearing in 55 games and averaging 6.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocks on 46.4 percent shooting, including 37.1 percent from beyond the arc. Okoro signed a three-year, $33 million extension in September.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Held to five points
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Okoro accumulated five points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 120-119 loss to the Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
With the Cavaliers missing three key players in Darius Garland (toe), Evan Mobley (ankle) and De'Andre Hunter (thumb), Okoro was pressed into a larger role, but he wasn't able to make much of an impact. All three players are day-to-day, but Okoro remains a very risky fantasy asset with his low usage rate. In the postseason, Okoro has hit 28.6 percent from beyond the arc.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Sees 13 minutes
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Okoro notched six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and one rebound in 13 minutes during Monday's 138-83 win over the Heat in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Although the Cavaliers ran away with this game, Okoro's playing time didn't go up much. And that's with Darius Garland (toe) still on the shelf. Through four postseason games, Okoro has seen 11.0 minutes per night with 4.5 points, 1.3 rebounds and 0.5 assists on 46.7 percent shooting.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Expected to play in postseason
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Okoro (rest) didn't play in the regular-season finale but is expected to be ready for the postseason.
Okoro saw his role change slightly with the Cavaliers during the regular season, but he remained consistent when on the floor. The Auburn product averaged 6.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 46.4 percent from the field and 37.1 percent from deep.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Resting in season finale
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Okoro (rest) is out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Okoro started in 22 of his 55 regular-season appearances in 2024-25, and he finished the campaign with averages of 6.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 19.1 minutes per game. He won't be available for this matchup Sunday, meaning the Cavs will rely mostly on fringe and unproven players, but he should be good to go when the playoffs start April 19.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Scores 13 points off bench
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Okoro racked up 13 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 31 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 loss to Indiana.
Okoro posted a decent stat line, but he needs to shoot the three better in order to have more minutes off the bench. He's not expected to play a significant role in the rotation in the playoffs, so his upside will remain fairly low in most formats going forward.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Returning to bench role
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Okoro will come off the bench during Thursday's game against the Pacers.
After getting the start during Tuesday's win against the Bulls, Okoro will be in the second until Thursday. In 31 games as a reserve for Cleveland, Okoro has averaged 5.1 points and 2.1 rebounds per game while shooting 43.7 percent from the field.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Starting sans Mitchell
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Okoro will start in Tuesday's game against the Bulls, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
The 24-year-old swingman will get the starting nod due to Donovan Mitchell (ankle) being sidelined. Okoro has made five starts since the All-Star break, during which he has averaged 6.8 points and 3.8 rebounds across 24.4 minutes per contest.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Steps up off bench in double digits
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Okoro notched 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and two steals over 24 minutes in Wednesday's 124-105 win over the New York Knicks.
Okoro stepped up off the Cavaliers bench with Dean Wade (illness) out of the lineup, swiping a team-high pair of steals while leading all bench players in rebounds and finishing as one of six players with a double-digit point total. Okoro tied a season high in steals while posting his third outing of the season with at least 10 points and five boards.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Leader in scoring off bench in win
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Okoro closed Sunday's 127-122 victory over the Clippers with 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt) over 11 minutes.
Okoro was back on the Cavaliers' bench Sunday with Max Strus (ankle) returning to the starting lineup, still providing an offensive lift to his squad off the second unit. Okoro connected on a team-high-tying mark from three while finishing with a bench-best scoring total. Okoro has reached double figures in scoring in seven contests, including in two of his last six outings.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Back to bench
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Okoro won't start Sunday's game against the Clippers.
With Max Strus (ankle) unavailable, Okoro made his 21st start of the season Friday against the Pistons, finishing with seven points and three rebounds in 25 minutes. Strus is now available for Sunday's contest. As for Okoro, he's scored in double figures only once over his last seven appearances off the bench.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Starting Friday vs. Detroit
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Okoro is in the Cavaliers' starting lineup against the Pistons on Friday, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Okoro will make his 21st start of the season Friday and fifth since the All-Star break. He has averaged 5.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.9 assists over 17.0 minutes per game since the beginning of March.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Logs 17 minutes in win
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Okoro registered two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 17 minutes during Tuesday's 122-111 win over the Trail Blazers.
The Cavaliers were without Donovan Mitchell (groin), but Okoro didn't see a bump in minutes as a result. Across 13 March appearances, Okoro has posted averages of 5.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.8 three-pointers in 16.8 minutes.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Retreats to bench
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Okoro won't start Sunday's game against the Magic.
With Donovan Mitchell (hip) sidelined, Okoro drew two straight starts, totaling 13 points and eight boards in 54 minutes. Mitchell will be back Sunday, but Evan Mobley (foot) is out. Okoro shifts to a bench role, while De'Andre Hunter starts in Mobley's stead. Over his last six appearances as a reserve, Okoro has averaged 15.0 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Contributes on both ends in start
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Okoro registered six points (3-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds and two steals in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 109-104 victory over the Nets.
Okoro earned the starting nod Tuesday with Donovan Mitchell (groin) inactive, struggling shooting from the field but still managing to contribute on the boards and defensively with a pair of steals in a winning effort. Okoro tied a season-high mark in steals, a total he has tallied on four occasions. Okoro has now posted at least five points and five boards in five appearances.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Starting Tuesday vs. Brooklyn
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Okoro is in the Cavaliers' starting lineup against the Nets on Tuesday.
Okoro will make his 19th start of the season (and first since Feb. 25) due to the absence of Donovan Mitchell (groin). Okoro has averaged 7.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.7 steals across 21.8 minutes per game as a starter this season.
Okoro is absent from the Cavaliers' starting lineup against the Celtics on Friday, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Okoro started in the Cavaliers' last two games and averaged 7.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists over 21.5 minutes per contest. He will retreat to the bench Friday due to Darius Garland (hip) returning from a two-game absence.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Starting Sunday vs. Memphis
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Okoro is in the Cavaliers' starting lineup against the Grizzlies on Sunday, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Okoro will make his first start since Dec. 16 due to Darius Garland being ruled out with a hip injury. Across 16 starts this season, Okoro has averaged 7.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists over 21.9 minutes per game while shooting 51.2 percent from the field.
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Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Puts up five points in return
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Okoro (shoulder) submitted five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 17 minutes in Thursday's 110-97 win over the Nets.
Okoro suited up for the first time since Jan. 16, after he had missed Cleveland's last 14 contests due to an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. The 2020 first-round pick lacks a fantasy-friendly profile, and he'll likely struggle to attain relevance outside of the deepest leagues unless he moves into a larger role. His playing time seems more likely to decline than increase moving forward, as the Cavaliers are expected to get another key forward in Dean Wade (knee) back from a lengthy absence during Friday's game against the Knicks.
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