Emeka Okafor FC #50
Height: 6-10 (208cm)
Weight: 255 lbs (116kg)
Born: Sep 28, 1982 (43 years old)
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Nationality: United States
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Agent: Jeff Schwartz
NBA Draft: 2004 Round 1, Pick 2, Charlotte Hornets
Pre-Draft Team: UConn (Jr)
High School: Bellaire High School (Bellaire, Texas)
ROY, All-Rookie 1st, Bronze Medalist
Emeka Okafor News
76ers Waive Cory Jefferson, Darin Johnson, Emeka Okafor
Emeka Okafor joined Philadelphia on Sept. 21 and appeared in two preseason games.
76ers Sign Emeka Okafor To Non-Guaranteed Deal
Emeka Okafor was recently waived by the Pelicans.
Pelicans Waive Emeka Okafor
Emeka Okafor appeared in 26 regular season games last season with New Orleans.
Emeka Okafor Signs With Pelicans For Remainder Of Season
Emeka Okafor is averaging 3.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 16.1 minutes per game.
Pelicans Sign Emeka Okafor To 2nd 10-Day Contract
Emeka Okafor is averaging 5.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 14.3 minutes over three games with the Pelicans.
Emeka Okafor To Sign 10-Day Contract With Pelicans
Emeka Okafor hasn't played in the NBA since the 12-13 season due to injury.
76ers Waive James Blackmon Jr., Kris Humphries, Emeka Okafor
The 76ers have waived James Blackmon Jr., Kris Humphries and Emeka Okafor.
Emeka Okafor Attempting NBA Return After Four Seasons Away
Emeka Okafor was out for several seasons due to a herniated disc in his neck.
Emeka Okafor Working On NBA Return
Emeka Okafor is attempting an NBA comeback with the hope of joining a contending team in December or January.
Emeka Okafor Likely To Wait Until 15-16 For Return
Emeka Okafor missed the entire 13-14 season after suffering a herniated disk in his neck.
Emeka Okafor Receives Interest From Cavaliers, Heat
Emeka Okafor is unlikely to sign with a team until midseason as he continues to heal from a herniated disk.
Source: Suns Stop Trade Talks For Pau Gasol Due To Lakers' Price
The Lakers covet one of the Suns' valuable first round picks in the discussions.
Suns Waiting On Gasol's Injury Before Deciding Whether To Advance Talks With Lakers
Pau Gasol averaged 20.8 points and 11.9 rebounds per game in January.
Suns Holding Valued Trade Asset In Emeka Okafor's Insured Contract
The Suns will swing big ahead of the deadline with Emeka Okafor's insured contract and a plethora of picks.
Wizards Acquire Marcin Gortat From Suns For Okafor
The Wizards will acquire Marcin Gortat in a deal with the Suns for Emeka Okafor.
Emeka Okafor Out Indefinitely With Herniated Disk In Neck
Emeka Okafor will begin rehabilitation to reduce the inflammation and correct the injury.
Bulls Explore Trade Of Luol Deng To Wizards For No. 3 Pick
The Bulls are trying to gauge the trade value of Luol Deng.
Collins Gave Okafor Advance Notice Of Announcement
Emeka Okafor said Jason Collins was "calm, collected and cool" during their conversation.
Ariza, Okafor Intend To Opt-In With Wizards
Trevor Ariza and Emeka Okafor have early termination clauses in their contracts for next season.
Okafor Plans To Be With Wizards Next Season
Emeka Okafor is due to make $14.48 million and has a player-option with the ability to terminate the deal and hit the free agent market.
Emeka Okafor Eager To Make Debut With Wizards
Emeka Okafor missed the final 39 games of the 11-12 season with a left knee injury.
Wizards Trade Lewis For Okafor, Ariza
The Wizards and Hornets have agreed to a trade of Emeka Okafor and Trevor Ariza for Rashard Lewis and the 46th overall pick.
Hornets Could Shop 10th Pick As Means Of Clearing Cap Space
The Hornets are hope to trading the 10th overall pick, even as a means for clearing Emeka Okafor or Trevor Ariza from their books.
Okafor May Miss Three Weeks With Oblique Injury
Emeka Okafor has played in 306 straight games.
Okafor Had Trouble Fitting In With Hornets
Monty Williams expects Emeka Okafor to have a bounce-back season.
Hornets Want Okafor Included In Any Paul Deal
Emeka Okafor has four years and $52 million left on his contract.
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