At this point in the NBA offseason, most rosters are close to being finalized. All that really remains is training camp invites and teams signing players who will end up playing for their respective G League affiliate. But there is one major free agent still unsigned and that’s Cleveland Cavaliers wing Isaac Okoro. While Isaac Okoro has been mentioned in possible trade talks, it’s likely that nothing concrete materializes until training camp as per Brian Windhorst of ESPN.

“Isaac Okoro, there’s only been a little bit of talking back and forth. I’m sure it will increase as we get closer to camp,” Windhorst said. “The Cavs are realizing that all the money is spent out there. Okoro has the option of taking his qualifying offer. I am told the Cavs made a multi-year offer, whatever that’s worth, it’s kind of a no-brainer they would make a multi-year offer.”

With Isaac Okoro still a free agent, a potential sign and trade deal with the Cavs could theoretically materialize. Okoro entered the 2024 offseason as a restricted free agent after the Cavs tendered a qualifying offer.

Okoro could always accept the qualifying offer which would be for one year, and then test unrestricted free agency next offseason. His status as a restricted free agent could have been a reason why he didn’t receive a lot of interest from opposing teams knowing that the Cavs could match any offers.

Isaac Okoro is a solid role player for Cavs

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) grimaces after missing a shot against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter of game one of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden.

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The No. 5 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Cavs, Isaac Okoro has developed into one of the better 3&D wings in the league.

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As mentioned by Windhorst, talks between the Cavs and Okoro as of late have been minimal. At this point in the offseason, most teams do not have the money available to throw a large, multi-year offer at him. Only the Cavs can do that.

Okoro has been steady for the Cavs. Last season he appeared in 69 games, including 42 starts, at a little over 27 minutes per game. He averaged 9.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists with splits of 49 percent shooting from the field, 39.1 percent shooting from the three-point line and 67.9 percent shooting from the free-throw line.

Okoro’s three-point percentage was a career high. In the playoffs though, Okoro’s numbers slipped. He put up only 5.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists with splits of 35.7 percent shooting from the field, 25.7 percent shooting from the three-point line and 77.8 percent shooting from the free-throw line.