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Cleveland Cavs and former 1st round pick Chuma Okeke agree to deal
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The Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers agreed to a deal with former NBA first-round draft pick Chuma Okeke , a league source confirmed Thursday night for the Beacon Journal . The Cavs later announced the signing of the contract Saturday.
ESPN first reported the Cavs had filled their final roster spot with the move. Terms of the contract were not immediately disclosed.
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Selected 16th overall out of Auburn University by the Orlando Magic in 2019, Okeke played four seasons with the Magic and appeared in seven games this season on a pair of 10-day contracts with the Philadelphia 76ers .
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Mar 21, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Chuma Okeke (18) rebounds against the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images
What are Chuma Okeke's stats?
With the Sixers , Okeke averaged 6.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 24.4 minutes this season. He also appeared in 45 games with the NBA G League's Westchester Knicks, averaging 16.7 points, 8.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 36.5 minutes during the 2024-25 season.
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What is Chuma Okeke's age?
The 26-year-old Okeke is a forward. He's listed as 6 feet, 7 inches and 229 pounds. His career NBA averages are 6.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 20.4 minutes.
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Nate Ulrich can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich .
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cavs sign former 1st-round pick Chuma Okeke to fill final roster spot
