Jahlil Okafor has a sprained ankle and is expected to miss 1-2 weeks, according to a report.
Okafor sprained his ankle late in the New Orleans Pelicans’ preseason game against the Bulls in Chicago on Sunday. He went for an MRI which showed the sprain.
Source on @TheAthleticNBA and @WatchStadium: MRI on New Orleans Pelicans center and former No. 3 overall pick Jahlil Okafor revealed a right ankle sprain and he will miss 1-to-2 weeks.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 2, 2018
Okafor signed with the Pelicans in August and had shown some nice moves in the game prior to his exit. The former No. 3 overall pick by the 76ers averaged 6.3 points in 12.6 minutes per game last season.
