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  1. Okafor out Wednesday; Kaman, Ayon start - Emeka Okafor | NO
    Rotoworld.com logo Rotoworld.com 4 hours ago

    Okafor (knee) will not play on Wednesday against the Bucks, so Chris Kaman and Gustavo Ayon will start in the Hornets frontcourt. Kaman is a must-start player following his big night on Monday, and Ayon is a fairly strong spot-play, too. Ayon also has a...

  2. Okafor out again
    CBS Sports logo CBS Sports 5 hours ago

    New Orleans C Emeka Okafor missed his second-straight game on Wednesday against the Bucks with a knee injury. Okafor had played in the team's 27 games prior to missing the last two. (Updated 02/15/2012) Okafor had played in all 27 games for the Hornets...

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    New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor (50) grabs a rebound in front of Portland Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. The Hornets lost to the Trail Blazers 94-86.

    New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor (50) grabs a rebound in front of Portland Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. The Hornets lost to the Trail Blazers 94-86. View Photo »

  4. We just shot ourselves in the foot ... We played good defense and set our turnovers across the board. We just have to do a better job of taking care of the basketball.
    – Emeka Okafor SOURCE: The Sports Network 4 weeks ago
  5. PRO BASKETBALL: Kaman leads Hornets past Jazz
    Biloxi Sun Herald logo Biloxi Sun Herald 1 day ago

    13 points for New Orleans, which led by as many as 20 in the third quarter before holding on for only its third victory in 26 games. Greivis Vasquez had 12 points and 10 assists. The 7-foot Kaman, who normally has played a reserve role this season,...

  6. Big loss in the Big Easy: Jazz lose to the Hornets, 86-80
    Utah Daily Herald logo Utah Daily Herald 1 day ago

    When no deal developed as quickly as the club hoped, Kaman was re-activated. He started against Utah because center Emeka Okafor was scratched shortly before tipoff with a sore left knee. Kaman himself was questionable heading into the game because of...

  7. Fantasy hoops: Chris Kaman returns to fantasy relevance
    ESPN logo ESPN 1 day ago

    New Orleans Hornets deactivated Kaman for seven straight games starting in mid-January. But when no deal materialized and several injuries ensued, the team returned Kaman to the court, much to the delight of the savvy fantasy owners who snatched him off...

  8. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago
    Chicago Bulls power forward Carlos Boozer (5) goes to the basket in front of New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor (50) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.

    Chicago Bulls power forward Carlos Boozer (5) goes to the basket in front of New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor (50) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. View Photo »

  9. Chris Paul 13pts-19ast & Emeka Okafor 26pts(FG: 12/13) vs. Heat (11.05.10)
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  10. Chris Kaman leads Hornets past Jazz 86-80
    Boston Herald logo Boston Herald 1 day ago

    When no deal developed as quickly as the club hoped, Kaman was re-activated. He started against Utah because center Emeka Okafor was scratched shortly before tipoff with a sore left knee. Kaman himself was questionable heading into the game because of...

  11. Hornets End Eight Game Skid Against the Jazz
    At the Hive: For New Orleans Hornets Fans 2 days ago

    How did tonight’s game differ from the others? We were able to finish and keep up the energy despite being a depleted team. Aiding those factors was the Utah Jazz, a team not known for their strong defense and high turnover rate. Tonight was very...

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About Emeka Okafor

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Chukwuemeka Ndubuisi Okafor, abbreviated as Emeka Okafor (born September 28, 1982), is an American professional basketball player playing at power forward and center for the Charlotte Bobcats of the National Basketball Association. Prior to the NBA, Okafor attended Houston's Bellaire High School, and the University of Connecticut. On July 29,... Full Article

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New Orleans Hornets' Emeka Okafor (50) defends against a shot by Detroit Pistons' Jason Maxiell (54) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Auburn Hills, Mich.
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  1. New Orleans Hornets' Emeka Okafor (50) defends against a shot by Detroit Pistons' Jason Maxiell (54) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Auburn Hills, Mich. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    New Orleans Hornets' Emeka Okafor (50) defends against a shot by Detroit Pistons' Jason Maxiell (54) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Auburn Hills, Mich.

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  2. Chicago Bulls power forward Carlos Boozer (5) goes to the basket in front of New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor (50) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Chicago Bulls power forward Carlos Boozer (5) goes to the basket in front of New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor (50) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.

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  3. San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) loses the ball as New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor (C) defends during the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Louisiana January 23, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 weeks ago

    San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) loses the ball as New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor (C) defends during the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Louisiana January 23, 2012.

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  4. New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor, right, blocks a shot by San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. The Spurs won 104-102. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor, right, blocks a shot by San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. The Spurs won 104-102.

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  5. San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, of France, attempts a layup in front of New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. The Spurs beat the Hornets 93-81. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, of France, attempts a layup in front of New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. The Spurs beat the Hornets 93-81.

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  6. New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor (50) pulls down a rebound over Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Delonte West (13) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor (50) pulls down a rebound over Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Delonte West (13) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012.

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  7. Phoenix Suns guard Ronnie Price (2) gets tangled up with New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor (50) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. The Suns defeated the Hornets 120-103. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Phoenix Suns guard Ronnie Price (2) gets tangled up with New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor (50) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. The Suns defeated the Hornets 120-103.

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  8. Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (L) is defended by New Orleans Hornets' Emeka Okafor during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida, January 30, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 weeks ago

    Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (L) is defended by New Orleans Hornets' Emeka Okafor during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida, January 30, 2012.

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  9. Miami Heat' Dwyane Wade (3) prepares to shoot as New Orleans Hornets' Emeka Okafor (50) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Miami Heat' Dwyane Wade (3) prepares to shoot as New Orleans Hornets' Emeka Okafor (50) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Monday, Jan. 30, 2012.

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  10. Memphis Grizzlies center Marreese Speights, right, tries to shoot over New Orleans Hornets forward Jason Smith, top center, and center Emeka Okafor, top left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012. The Grizzlies won 93-87. Grizzlies center... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 weeks ago

    Memphis Grizzlies center Marreese Speights, right, tries to shoot over New Orleans Hornets forward Jason Smith, top center, and center Emeka Okafor, top left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012. The Grizzlies won 93-87. Grizzlies center...

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  11. New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor dunks in front of Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 weeks ago

    New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor dunks in front of Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012.

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  12. DENVER, CO - JANUARY 09: Emeka Okafor #50 of the New Orleans Hornets and Timofey Mozgov #25 of the Denver Nuggets look for a rebound at the Pepsi Center on January 9, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Hornets defeated the Nuggets 94-81. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    DENVER, CO - JANUARY 09: Emeka Okafor #50 of the New Orleans Hornets and Timofey Mozgov #25 of the Denver Nuggets look for a rebound at the Pepsi Center on January 9, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Hornets defeated the Nuggets 94-81.

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  13. DENVER, CO - JANUARY 09: Nene Hilario #31 of the Denver Nuggets controls the ball against Jarrett Jack #2 of the New Orleans Hornets and Emeka Okafor #50 of the New Orleans Hornets at the Pepsi Center on January 9, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    DENVER, CO - JANUARY 09: Nene Hilario #31 of the Denver Nuggets controls the ball against Jarrett Jack #2 of the New Orleans Hornets and Emeka Okafor #50 of the New Orleans Hornets at the Pepsi Center on January 9, 2012 in Denver, Colorado.

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  14. New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor, right, blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets forward Al Harrington, left, in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in Denver. The Hornets won 94-81. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor, right, blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets forward Al Harrington, left, in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in Denver. The Hornets won 94-81.

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  15. Dallas Mavericks forward Vince Carter, left, goes for a dunk against New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Dallas Mavericks forward Vince Carter, left, goes for a dunk against New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012.

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  16. NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 06: Emeka Okafor #50 of the New Orleans Hornets dunks the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets at the New Orleans Arena on January 6, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 06: Emeka Okafor #50 of the New Orleans Hornets dunks the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets at the New Orleans Arena on January 6, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  17. NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 06: Ty Lawson #3 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball over Emeka Okafor #50 of the New Orleans Hornets at New Orleans Arena on January 6, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 06: Ty Lawson #3 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball over Emeka Okafor #50 of the New Orleans Hornets at New Orleans Arena on January 6, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  18. NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 04: Emeka Okafor #50 of the New Orleans Hornets shoots the ball over Tony Battie #4 of the Philadelphia 76ers s at New Orleans Arena on January 4, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 04: Emeka Okafor #50 of the New Orleans Hornets shoots the ball over Tony Battie #4 of the Philadelphia 76ers s at New Orleans Arena on January 4, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  19. New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor (50) battles for the ball with Philadelphia 76ers center Tony Battie (4) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor (50) battles for the ball with Philadelphia 76ers center Tony Battie (4) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012.

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  20. Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) shoots over New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor (50) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. The Hornets defeated the Magic 93-67. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) shoots over New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor (50) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. The Hornets defeated the Magic 93-67.

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  21. Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) tries to get past New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor (50) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) tries to get past New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor (50) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 27, 2012.

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  22. Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) grabs a rebound in front of New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) grabs a rebound in front of New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 27, 2012.

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  23. NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 30: Emeka Okafor #50 of the New Orleans Hornets fights for a rebound with Robin Lopez #15 of the Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Arena on December 30, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 30: Emeka Okafor #50 of the New Orleans Hornets fights for a rebound with Robin Lopez #15 of the Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Arena on December 30, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  24. NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 30: Grant Hill #33 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball over Emeka Okafor #50 of the New Orleans Hornets at New Orleans Arena on December 30, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 30: Grant Hill #33 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball over Emeka Okafor #50 of the New Orleans Hornets at New Orleans Arena on December 30, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  25. NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 30: Emeka Okafor #50 of the New Orleans Hornets dunks the ball over Marcin Gortat #4 of the Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Arena on December 30, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 30: Emeka Okafor #50 of the New Orleans Hornets dunks the ball over Marcin Gortat #4 of the Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Arena on December 30, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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New Orleans Hornets' Emeka Okafor (50) defends against a shot by Detroit Pistons' Jason Maxiell (54) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Auburn Hills, Mich.

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  1. We just shot ourselves in the foot ... We played good defense and set our turnovers across the board. We just have to do a better job of taking care of the basketball.
    – Emeka Okafor SOURCE: The Sports Network 4 weeks ago
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