Cavaliers, Chuma Okeke agree to deal

The Magic drafted Okeke with the 16th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The swingman went to Auburn.

Okeke is averaging 6.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists. He’s appeared in seven games with the Sixers, shooting 54.5% from the field, 45.5% from 3 and 66.7% from the foul line. 

The Cavaliers have the best record in the East. They are 61-15. 

In other Cavaliers news, during an interview with NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports, Donovan Mitchell opened up about not being in the MVP conversation. 

“I’m not shocked,” Mitchell said. “Because my numbers, my usage, is not as high. I came into the season understanding if we took this approach, that would be the sacrifice. Do I feel like I’m (part of that conversation)? Hell, yeah. But understanding I don’t have the ball in my hands every single possession. And look where we are because of that. That, to me, is going to translate to winning.”

With the playoffs almost here, Mitchell is feeling better than ever, which is great news for the Cavaliers. 

“Best I’ve felt in my career, for real,” Mitchell said. “I’m dunking with two hands. Especially coming off last year with the knee injury. People were like, he lost (a step) because I was choosing not to dunk, to kind of rest myself. After the break (this year), I was like, ‘It’s time.’ I feel fresh enough when I do come down the lane I’m willing to go up there.”

The Cavaliers are averaging 122.4 points. That’s first in the NBA. They have an offensive rating of 122.4. That’s also first in the NBA.