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April 6, 2026
Retreating to bench
Okani isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis
Okani was given an opportunity to show what he can do Sunday against the Bucks, as he logged 41 minutes in his second appearance on the year for Memphis. He'll shift back to the bench Monday with GG Jackson set to return from a knee issue.
April 6, 2026
Sees 41 minutes in start
Okani accumulated nine points (4-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal in 41 minutes during Sunday's 131-115 loss to the Bucks.
Analysis
Okani, who was signed to a 10-day contract Thursday, made his first career start against the Bucks and saw a massive workload for the injury-depleted Grizzlies. With the team evaluating several fringe rotation players, Okani could see a ton of reps to close out the regular season if Sunday was any indication.
April 5, 2026
Making first career start
Okani will start Sunday's game against the Bucks, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Analysis
Okani made his NBA debut Friday, posting seven points, seven rebounds, one steal and one block in 28 minutes during a blowout loss to Toronto. He figures to play a major role for the injury-depleted Grizzlies over the final week of the regular season after signing a 10-day contract last Thursday.
April 3, 2026
Lands 10-day pact with Memphis
Okani agreed Thursday with the Grizzlies on a 10-day contract, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Analysis
Memphis has brought in Okani and Dariq Whitehead on 10-day deals to replace DeJon Jarreau and Tyler Burton, both of whom had their 10-day contracts expire Thursday. An undrafted rookie out of West Virginia, Okani has thus far spent the entire 2025-26 campaign with the G League's Westchester Knicks, averaging 6.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 21.4 minutes per game over 47 appearances. While he's likely to get the chance to receive some meaningful run with Memphis over its final six games, Okani's statistical profile in the G League doesn't suggest that he'll be a major fantasy factor.
