The Cleveland Cavaliers and Isaac Okoro remain at an impasse. As the summer inches closer to an end, there is a strong belief that Okoro, a restricted free agent, will end up back in Cleveland. The Cavs have offered Okoro a $11.
8 million qualifying offer, but he is holding out for a multi-year deal. Last month, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reported that the Cavaliers have made Okoro multiple multi-year offers that they deemed fair.
“Sources say the Cavs have already made multiple variations of what they deem fair, multi-year offers that align with Okoro’s perceived market value and his place within the hierarchy of the organization,” Fedor reported. “Those potential deals also give him financial security.” However, Okoro apparently believes that these offers are a little low , as it has been reported the 23-year-old would receive between “$8 and $10 million” in these deals.
Okoro, coming off his best NBA season, made $8.9 million per season. Trade Talks Surrounding Restricted Free Agent Expected To Heat Up Closer To The Opening Of Training Camps Here is an interesting question: Would Okoro have found a home if he had been an unrestricted free agent instead of restricted? The answer is probably yes.
Okoro is versatile, capable of playing everything but the 5, and known for his defense. He has improved his 3-point shooting in each of his four NBA campaigns and set career highs in assists, blocks,three-point makes, and three-point shooting percentage. Okoro average.