Okoro's next chance to play will come against the Suns on Monday.
Okoro (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, Evan Dammarell of DownEuclid.com reports.
Sources tell cleveland.com that starting power forward Evan Mobley and reserve swingman Isaac Okoro — two players listed as questionable — will both be out for Saturday night’s road trip finale
Sources tell cleveland.com that defensive-minded swingman Isaac Okoro will return to the lineup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Although Okoro has been cleared, reserve sharpshooter Sam Merrill remains inactive, sources say.
Evan Mobley and Isaac Okoro have been ruled out of the Cleveland Cavaliers' matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Cleveland faces Minnesota for a non-conference matchup. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season.
The 6-foot-8 Johnson is averaging a stellar 19.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game for the Nets this season and can thrive in both forward spots. He also has significant playoff experience and was a crucial factor off the bench for the Phoenix Suns team that made the 2021 NBA Finals.
Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, Darius Garland added 29 and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers took control in the second half and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 124-117
Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 28 points, while Randle finished with 20 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists.
By TYLER MASON Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, Darius Garland added 29 and the NBA-leading Cavaliers took control in the second half and beat the Timberwolves, 124-117, on Jan. 18. With the
Phoenix takes on Cleveland for a non-conference matchup. The teams meet Monday for the first time this season.
The Cavs have the best offense in the NBA, but Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell struggle against bigger, more physical players.