The Philadelphia 76ers shelved Jahlil Okafor in order to create the best trade offer possible leading to the All-Star break, league sources speculate. 

The 76ers and New Orleans Pelicans have been in talks but have stalled.

The Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers and Chicago Bulls likely aren't interested in Okafor.

According to Jessica Camerato of Comcast, Okafor has rejoined the 76ers for their final game before the break. Camerato reports Philadelphia was close to trading Okafor and that is why he was held out of two games.