Emeka Okafor

  1. Why Emeka Okafor Is the Most Underrated Player for the Washington Wizards

    Since being selected second overall in the 2004 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Bobcats , Emeka Okafor has struggled to find a solid home in the NBA. Now 30 years old, Okafor has found one in Washington as a starting center...

    Jonathan Munshaw Written by Jonathan Munshaw about 3 months ago 1,380 reads 10 comments

  2. Emeka Okafor Celebrates First Wizards Win by Catching Falling Fan

    The Washington Wizards finally won a game and nearly killed someone in the process. Granted, it's not as sinister as all that...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 7 months ago 900 reads 1 comments

  3. Emeka Okafor Was Too Tall to Have Fun or Enjoy Six Flags Roller Coaster

    This story is sadder than a lost puppy trying to find his way home, or a teddy bear who has never been hugged. Emeka Okafor, you are too tall for that roller coaster...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 8 months ago 243 reads 0 comments

  4. NBA Podcast: Complete 2012-2013 Season Preview for Washington Wizards

    After completely revamping their starting five around John Wall , are the Washington Wizards ready to become relevant again? In this episode of Basketball by Association , NBA assistant editors Ethan Norof and Joel C...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 10 months ago 2,293 reads 2 comments

  5. Washington Wizards Bulk Up in Free Agency and NBA Draft

    The Washington Wizards may have landed the piece they need to become competitors in the Eastern Conference this upcoming season...

    Christopher Connors Written by Christopher Connors about 11 months ago 1,139 reads 3 comments

  6. Washington Wizards: Why the Wizards Should Be Feared Heading into 2012-13 Season

    As the offseason heats up, many NBA teams are not sure who will be on their team next season. The Wizards made their moves earlier on, and their roster is fairly locked in for next season...

    Darryl Fetz Written by Darryl Fetz about 11 months ago 2,090 reads 5 comments

  7. NBA Draft 2012: Predicting Lottery Picks Who Will Propel Their Team to Playoffs

    The 2012 NBA draft is over, so which lottery teams will make it to the 2013 NBA playoffs? A lot will depend on their young picks. Some franchises, including Charlotte and Sacramento, are still not good enough to get over the hump...

    Paul Grossinger Written by Paul Grossinger about 12 months ago 313 reads 0 comments

  8. Emeka Okafor Trade: How It Alters Washington Wizards' 2012 NBA Draft Plans

    The Emeka Okafor era has begun for the Washington Wizards , and now the 2012 NBA draft is more important for them than ever...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 12 months ago 3,111 reads 37 comments

  9. Emeka Okafor Trade: How It Alters New Orleans Hornets' 2012 NBA Draft Plans

    Now that the Emeka Okafor era is over in New Orleans, the Hornets will have a lot more flexibility in the 2012 NBA draft...

    Josh Cohen Written by Josh Cohen about 12 months ago 1,486 reads 7 comments

  10. Washington Wizards: Why the Okafor/Ariza Trade Was a Great Deal

    Earlier today, the Washington Wizards traded Rashard Lewis and the 46th pick in the 2012 NBA draft to the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for Emeka Okafor and Trevor Ariza...

    Dan Lewis Written by Dan Lewis about 12 months ago 4,567 reads 17 comments

  11. Washington Wizards Set Themselves Back 2 Years with New Orleans Hornets Trade

    Today isn't April Fool's Day, is it? When Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress first tweeted this afternoon that the Washington Wizards had sent Rashard Lewis' enormous expiring contract and the No...

    Bryan Toporek Written by Bryan Toporek about 12 months ago 1,495 reads 18 comments

  12. Washington Wizards Are Playoff Contenders After Acquiring Okafor, Ariza

    John Wall is finally receiving some veteran help in Washington, as the Wizards completed a trade that brings in forwards Trevor Ariza and Emeka Okafor from the New Orleans Hornets ...

    Paul Ables Written by Paul Ables about 12 months ago 3,922 reads 26 comments

  13. Emeka Okafor to Wizards: How Trade Affects Washington's Draft Strategy

    The Washington Wizards and New Orleans Hornets pulled off the first big move of the offseason by swapping Rashard Lewis and a pick for Emeka Okafor and Trevor Ariza. Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress...

    Ben Chodos Written by Ben Chodos about 12 months ago 2,045 reads 10 comments

  14. Washington Wizards: What the Emeka Okafor Trade Means for the Wizards Draft

    In a newly released trade , the Washington Wizards traded away Rashard Lewis and the 46th pick in the 2012 NBA Draft to New Orleans for Emeka Okafor and Trevor Ariza...

    Darryl Fetz Written by Darryl Fetz about 12 months ago 1,247 reads 19 comments

  15. New Orleans Hornets Acquire Rashard Lewis in Three-Player Deal

    According to ESPN's Marc Stein , the New Orleans Hornets and Washington Wizards have agreed to a trade that would send big man Emeka Okafor and small forward Trevor Ariza ...

    Dave Leonardis Written by Dave Leonardis about 12 months ago 1,386 reads 7 comments

  16. Reaction to Hornets Trade of Okafor and Ariza to Washington Wizards for Lewis

    Rant Sports , HOOPSWORLD and Ken Berger have reported and confirmed the New Orleans Hornets and Washington Wizards have finalized a trade which sends forward Trevor Ariza and center Emeka Okafor to D...

    Will Osgood Written by Will Osgood about 12 months ago 822 reads 2 comments

  17. Hornets Trade Emeka Okafor and Trevor Ariza to Wizards for Rashard Lewis

    The New Orleans Hornets have traded Emeka Okafor and Trevor Ariza to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Rashard Lewis and the No. 46 overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft, according to Jonathan Givony of Draft Express...

    Tim Daniels Written by Tim Daniels about 12 months ago 65,258 reads 305 comments