The Cleveland Cavaliers have given out contract extensions to Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen this offseason. However, they’ve yet to come to terms with restricted free agent Isaac Okoro.

With Training camp just around the corner, Okoro’s chances of returning to the Cavs are apparently dwindling with every day that passes.

 Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reported on Saturday morning that “The Cavaliers have made some offers to Isaac Okoro, a restricted free agent. But Okoro’s camp has turned them away. So the Cavs are fully expected to try to trade Okoro before training camp tips off in October.”

“That doesn’t mean they will. It doesn’t even mean they’re determined to do so. But it does mean they will explore the idea. Or in the case of the Cavaliers, revisit the idea — as they’ve already had a few sign-and-trade discussions, sources confirmed to Hoops Wire.”

The possibility that Cleveland could look to move Okoro has become a key talking point over the last few days.

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst gave an update on the situation on Friday and also revealed that there has been limited communication between the Cavs and Okoro’s camp so far.

“I think there’s only been a little bit of talking back and forth. I’m sure it will increase as we get closer to camp,” said Windhorst. “I think 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 multiyear offer, whatever that’s worth.”

Okoro has been a key reserve for the Cavaliers over the last four seasons. Last year, he averaged 9.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists while shooting 49 percent from the floor and 39 percent from behind the arc.

Ice was also one of Cleveland’s best perimter defenders and proved to be one of the best defenders in the game.

However, Cavs already have numerous wing-guard combos who could fill in for Okoro if he were to be traded. Caris LeVert could see an even bigger role off the bench and Cleveland’s first round pick from the 2024 NBA Draft, Jaylon Tyson, has the potential to be a great scoring player off the bench.

The Okoro contract situation is certainly something to keep an eye on as the offseason comes to an end.

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland Heights officials are asking people to stay home during a police “operation.”

According to Cleveland Heights’ director of communications and public engagement Mike Thomas, neighbors are asked to stay home around the 2000 block of Staunton Road Saturday evening.

Officials have blocked traffic in the area.

Cleveland Heights released an update around 9 p.m. Saturday to say, “there is no immediate threat.”

Thomas said the situation is still developing and officials will release more information later.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have made three significant roster decisions so far this offseason.

Cleveland has signed long-term extensions with three of its “Core Four” members in Donovan Mitchell (three years, includes third-year player option), Evan Mobley (five years), and Jarrett Allen (three years).

However, over three months into their offseason, the Wine and Gold have not yet added any outside players to their roster.

But an NBA writer and former NBA executive sees the Cavaliers adding to their group before the 2024-25 season begins.

The Athletic Senior Writer John Hollinger, who once served as the Memphis Grizzlies’ Vice President of Basketball Operations for seven seasons, recently wrote an article about the most under-scrutinized moves this NBA offseason. Before his list, he added a few notes, which mentioned the Cavaliers, that described the list’s qualifiers.

“I also didn’t include ‘non-moves’ here, although it wouldn’t be hard to come up with a few,” Hollinger wrote. “For instance, I’m still waiting to find out what the New Orleans Pelicans’ likely opening day lineup looks like — this can’t be it, right? I’m also assuming the Cleveland Cavaliers will eventually sign another player or three and fill out their roster.”

Cleveland was fairly aggressive last offseason, making a slew of new additions. The team acquired Max Strus from the Miami Heat in a sign-and-trade, signed Georges Niang and Ty Jerome in free agency, and acquired Damian Jones from the Utah Jazz in a trade.

With a new head coach in Kenny Atkinson at the helm and the future of swingman Isaac Okoro reportedly uncertain, fans will have to see if the team will sign anyone externally before its next season begins in less than two months.