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Emeka Okafor #50 | Center, Forward | New Orleans Hornets
Height: 6-10    Weight: 252    Born: September 28, 1982, Houston, Texas

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November 2, 2009
Emeka Okafor exploded for 24 points and 10 rebounds on Monday in the Hornets' loss to the Knicks. Okafor added three blocks to his line as well in the game.
October 28, 2009
Emeka Okafor had a solid Hornets debut on Wednesday night, grabbing ten boards and scoring 18 points.
October 28, 2009
Updating a previous report, Hornets' center Emeka Okafor told the New Orleans Times-Picayune that he will play in Wednesday's season-opener. Okafor missed the entire preseason with a toe injury.
October 27, 2009
Emeka Okafor (sprained toe) practiced for a second straight day on Monday, but may still be unavailable for the Hornets regular season opener on Wednesday, according to NewOrleansHornetsBlog.com.
October 25, 2009
Emeka Okafor (sprained toe) is optimistic that he will play in the Hornets' regular season opener on Wednesday, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
October 23, 2009
Despite being medically cleared to play for over two weeks, Emeka Okafor (sprained toe) has yet to take the court this preseason, according to Yahoo! Sports.
October 17, 2009
Still dealing with a toe injury, Emeka Okafor will sit out the Hornets' preseason tilt with the Pacers on Saturday, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
October 10, 2009
Emeka Okafor will likely be deemed fit to play during the Hornets' road trip next week, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
October 1, 2009
The New Orleans Times-Picayune is reporting that Hornets' center Emeka Okafor is likely to miss the team's first three preseason games with a sprained right toe. Okafor is expected to be ready for the regular season.
July 28, 2009
The trade slated to send first-ever Bobcat Emeka Okafor to New Orleans for Tyson Chandler is now official, according to the Associated Press.
July 27, 2009
The Bobcats are apparently in the final stages of a deal that will send Emeka Okafor to the Hornets in exchange for Tyson Chandler, according to NewOrleans.com.
April 17, 2009
Head coach Larry Brown hopes big man Emeka Okafor become more committed to improving his basketball skills this summer. "I always tease that he has an 'A' in stretching, Pilates and yoga. I'd like him to have an 'A' in basketball," Brown informs the Charlotte Observer. "He's got to work at his game. There's no better guy than him. I want him to have a passion (for basketball) because it ends so quickly."
April 5, 2009
Emeka Okafor recorded a double-double in Sunday's 104-97 loss to the Pistons. He scored 14 points and came down with a game-high 16 rebounds.
March 24, 2009
Emeka Okafor did not practice today while dealing with a sore knee, but he is considered probable for Wednesday's game at Washington, according to the Charlotte Observer.
March 21, 2009
According to the Charlotte Observer, Emeka Okafor is expected to play against the Pacers on Saturday. He has been recovering from flu-like symptoms.
March 18, 2009
Emeka Okafor posted a double-double Wednesday in Cahrlotte's 104-88 drubbing of the Kings. He scored 16 points and pulled down ten rebounds.
March 6, 2009
Emeka Okafor posted a double-double Friday, finishing Charlotte's 98-91 win over Atlanta with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
March 3, 2009
Emeka Okafor is probable for tonight's game against Chicago, according to the Sports Network. He has been nursing a sprained right ankle.
March 2, 2009
Emeka Okafor is nursing a sprained right ankle, but he expects to play in Tuesday's home game against the Bulls, according to the Charlotte Observer.
March 1, 2009
Emeka Okafor finished with a team high 28 points in Saturday's 100-95 win over the Clippers. He also chipped in nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block.
February 24, 2009
Emeka Okafor had just eight points for the Bobcats in their 112-102 loss to the Suns on Tuesday.
February 22, 2009
Emeka Okafor and the Bobcats were downed by the Rockets 99-78 on Sunday, but he contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds.
February 20, 2009
Emeka Okafor recorded a double-double on Friday, finishing with 13 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks, and one steal.
February 9, 2009
Emeka Okafor had a strong game as the Bobcats defeated the Clippers 94-73 on Monday. He finished with 19 points, 16 rebounds, and three blocks while starting at power forward.
February 8, 2009
Emeka Okafor finished Sunday's 96-92 loss to the Heat with just 10 points and eight rebounds.
February 6, 2009
Emeka Okafor had a solid game on Friday, recording a double-double with 19 rebounds, 15 points, two assists, and one block.
January 25, 2009
Emeka Okafor didn't have a huge impact in Sunday's game as he was held to 14 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks.
January 21, 2009
Emeka Okafor had a big night on Wednesday, scoring 20 points to go with 15 rebounds, three steals, and three blocks.
January 17, 2009
Emeka Okafor registered his 21st double-double of the season Saturday night in Charlotte's 102-97 overtime win over Portland.
January 10, 2009
Emeka Okafor had a limited impact in Saturday's game, finishing with just nine points, six rebounds, and one assist.
January 9, 2009
Emeka Okafor was the best player on the floor for Charlotte on Friday as his team fell to the 76ers 87-93. He finished with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and two blocks on 10-for-13 shooting.
January 6, 2009
Emeka Okafor helped Charlotte upset the Celtics by scoring 13 points and hauling in 17 rebounds.
January 2, 2009
Emeka Okafor recorded a double-double in Friday's 103-75 loss to the Bucks, as he scored 11 points and a game-high 12 rebounds. He also made one steal and two blocks.