One journalist feels the Lakers should try to acquire a potential-laden wing who was a top-five draft pick just a few years ago.
Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, Jarrett Allen added 25 points and 17 rebounds, and the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers won their 11th straight game, 139-117 over the Chicago Bulls.
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.
The Cavs delivered their biggest statement win of the season, rallying from 22 points down to stun the Celtics, 123-116.
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.
On Sunday afternoon, the streaking Portland Trail Blazers take on the elite Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action.
Star Evan Mobley had 25 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 129-123 on Sunday night.
Although the Cavs have made several moves to bolster their wing rotation, there is one option that could be a solid long-term addition.
Otherwise, it’s on to Boston for a big showdown with the Celtics, who are defending champs but are six games behind Cleveland for first place. Boston is 2-1 against the Cavs this season, winning once at TD Garden and once in Cleveland, on Feb. 4, which was the last one the Cavs lost.