The Philadelphia 76ers held Jahlil Okafor out of Saturday's game against the Miami Heat as trade discussions gain momentum.

The 76ers are currently short at center with Joel Embiid out with a knee injury.

Okafor is averaging 13.6 points and 4.8 rebounds in 24.6 minutes per game in February.

Okafor has been linked to a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans.