The 21-year-old’s right knee has been a trouble area for him throughout his two
seasons in the NBA, and while it’s not believed that he’s dealing with a major
setback, the 76ers weren’t willing to take any chances with having him play
through the injury. Okafor will be evaluated again Monday, but it wouldn’t be
surprising if he were held out of the 76ers’ contest later that evening against
the Magic. Richaun Holmes would enter the starting lineup if Okafor is
sidelined, while Shawn Long would settle in as his top backup.
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