Okoro is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Warriors due to left knee soreness.

EDGE Analysis

Okoro presumably tweaked his knee in Friday's loss to Indiana and could miss Sunday's contest. If Okoro is ruled out, Caris LeVert, Max Strus and Georges Niang are candidates to receive extended minutes.

Okoro won't start Friday's game against the Pacers, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darius Garland is returning to the starting lineup for the first time since the regular-season opener, and Okoro is the odd man out. Okoro started the Cavaliers' first five matchups of the season, averaging 10.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals during that stretch, but he finished with just two points in 31 minutes during Wednesday's win over New York.

Okoro fouled out of Wednesday's 95-89 win over the Knicks after recording two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 31 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Okoro recorded a season-low two points before fouling out in Wednesday's win. However, his 31 minutes played is still higher than his season average of 30.0 minutes, so his low scoring total is more due to his three field-goal attempts. Okoro has started in all five of his appearances so far this season.

Okoro accumulated 18 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 114-113 win over Brooklyn.

EDGE Analysis

With Jarrett Allen (ankle) sidelined for Cleveland's season opener, new addition Max Strus was needed in the frontcourt, allowing Okoro to get the start on the wing. The fourth-year player responded with an impressive all-around performance, something he didn't deliver much last season when thrust into the starting five. If Okoro can display more consistency in 2023-24, the minutes should follow given the Cavaliers' lack of established contributors on the bench.

Okoro is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's season opener against the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Okoro will enter the starting lineup with Jarrett Allen (ankle) out. Okoro started in 46 of his 76 appearances last season but is expected to come off the bench when all of Cleveland's regulars are healthy this season.

Okoro will start Monday's exhibition versus Israeli club Maccabi Ra'anana, Sam Amico of HoopsWire.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Cleveland's usual starting lineup sidelined, Okoro will start at shooting guard. He'll be joined by Ty Jerome, Caris LeVert, Dean Wade and Damian Jones.

Okoro posted 19 points (6-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three assists, two rebounds and a steal over 21 minutes in Tuesday's 108-107 preseason loss to the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

After spending his first two seasons as the starting small forward for the Cavaliers, Okoro found himself coming off the bench in 30 games last season. He had career lows across the board last year but shot a career-best 49.4 percent from the field. Okoro is competing with Max Strus and Caris LeVert for meaningful minutes at the wing alongside Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell. Okoro will look to strengthen his case Thursday against the Magic.

Okoro will play a reserve role in Friday's Game 3 against the Knicks, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Okoro started Game 2 but was removed after three minutes and never returned. The Cavaliers instead opted to lean on Caris LeVert, who is getting the starting nod Friday, as well as Danny Green off the bench. It is unclear if Okoro will see any time in the rotation off the bench or if Clevelend will deploy a strategy similar to Game 2.

Okoro (knee) will play and start Saturday's game against the Knicks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Okoro's status was in limbo throughout the day as it initially seemed like he'd be able to suit up before coach J.B. Bickerstaff said that Okoro's status remained up in the air just a couple of hours before tipoff before he ultimately got the green light. Okoro's return will likely spell fewer minutes for Lamar Stevens and Cedi Osman.

Cavs head coach J.B. Bickerstaff relayed Saturday that "we'll see" whether Okoro (knee) will play in Game 1 versus the Knicks, Danny Cunningham of 850 ESPN Cleveland reports.

EDGE Analysis

Okoro was believed to be more on the probable side of questionable based on a previous report, but Bickerstaff seems to suggest his chances of suiting up are closer to 50-50. The team should confirm Okoro's status ahead of the opening tipoff, with one of Lamar Stevens, Dean Wade or Caris LeVert likely drawing the start if he can't go.