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New Orleans Pelicans reportedly close to inviting Jahlil Okafor to training camp

The New Orleans Pelicans have long stemmed interest in Jahlil Okafor, the former Duke standout and number three overall pick from the 2015 NBA Draft, but now according to Scott Kushner of the Advocate, he may finally get his shot to play in the Big Easy.

Multiple sources have said the Pelicans are discussions with C Jahlil Okafor on a deal to bring him in for training camp.

— Scott Kushner (@ScottDKushner) August 7, 2018

Between a brief stint in Brooklyn and a roller coaster ride in Philadelphia, Okafor, 22, appeared in 131 games, averaging 13 points and 5.