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| Height: 6-11 Weight: 249 Born: May 26, 1979, Yalova, Turkey |
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November 18, 2009 Mehmet Okur will miss tonight's game against the Raptors, according to the Salt Lake Tribune on twitter. He is dealing with flu-like symptoms. Our View:The Jazz did not disclose who will replace him at center. Paul Millsap should be afforded more minutes in his absence. |
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November 3, 2009 Mehmet Okur recorded a double-double in Tuesday's 96-85 loss at Dallas, with 14 points and 14 rebounds. He also had five assists, four steals and two blocks. Our View:Okur only had 10 total rebounds over his previous two games, and collected his first double-double tonight. |
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November 2, 2009 Mehmet Okur led the Jazz in scoring on Monday, but his team still fell to the Rockets 113-96. Okur scored 21 points and had four rebounds in the game. Our View:Okur looked good in his return to the lineup tonight, as his 21 points was a season high for the Jazz big man. He needs to get more active on the boards, but he should be healthy and productive going forward. |
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November 1, 2009 The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Mehmet Okur reported no setbacks with his sprained ankle or knee in Saturday's practice and will be available to play for the Jazz going forward. Our View:Okur missed the Jazz's second game due to the injury, but we expect his usual steady production moving forward. Get him into your lineups this week. |
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October 31, 2009 Mehmet Okur returned to practice on Saturday after sitting out Friday's game with left knee and ankle injuries, according to the Deseret News. Okur said the injuries were feeling much better today. Our View:Okur said he feels great after a day of rest, so he should be good to go when the Jazz get back on the court. Don't expect this soreness to slow him down for long, and he should be back to full-speed soon. |
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October 29, 2009 Mehmet Okur is uncertain to play in Friday's game against the Clippers after spraining his left knee and ankle during Wednesday's battle with Denver, according to the Deseret News. Our View:Okur did not practice today, but the Jazz are hopeful he can take the court tomorrow. He is considered day-to-day. |
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July 9, 2009 Mehmet Okur has reportedly agreed to a two-year extension with the Jazz worth just under $21MM, according to ESPN. Our View:Okur chose to honor the final year of his current contract with Utah, rather than opt out and test the market as a free agent. He averaged 17 points and 7.7 boards per game in 2008-09, and the club should be very pleased that they were able to re-sign him. |
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June 30, 2009 Mehmet Okur has decided to honor the final year of his contract with Utah and will not opt out to become a free agent, according to the Deseret News. Our View:He was considering opting out of his contract, but perhaps Okur decided to stay as Carlos Boozer will be returning as well. |
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June 28, 2009 According to the Salt Lake Tribune, Jazz big man Mehmet Okur is leaning toward opting out of his contract with the team to become a free agent. Okur is owed $9 million next season, but it appears he may test the waters in free agency instead. Our View:It has been expcted that Okur would opt out, but now it seems almost a certainty that it will happen within the next few days. Okur will probably get plenty of money on the market, and the fantasy impact it will have will depend on where he ends up. |
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June 17, 2009 According to the Deseret News, Mehmet Okur (hamstring) claims he has no pain and is back to working out again. Our View:Okur will be ready to play next season, but where he'll be is still in question. The Jazz expect him to opt out of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent, even though they'd like to resign the big man. He averaged 17 PPG and 7.7 rebounds last season and would be a nice addition wherever he ends up. |
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May 13, 2009 Mehmet Okur would like to re-sign with the Jazz, and would be willing to accept a cut in salary, according to the Deseret News. He is entering the final year of his contract and he said, "I am ready to make some sacrifices to stay here. I will not be changing teams if there is a difference of $3-5MM in the total worth of the new contract. I believe my managers and I have let our feelings be known to the Jazz management." Our View:Okur will turn 30 later this month, and failed to stay healthy this season, as he missed 10 games in the regular season with injuries. He averaged 17 points and 7.7 boards per game. |
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April 27, 2009 Mehmet Okur will play in tonight's Game 5 at the Lakers, according to the Deseret News. Okur missed the first three games of the series while nursing a strained right hamstring. Our View:Okur was deemed fit to play following the team shootaround. The Jazz need him to perform well, as they are facing elimination while trailing 3-1 in the series. |
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April 25, 2009 The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Mehmet Okur (strained hamstring) took part in the Jazz shootaround on Saturday and he is probable to play against the Lakers tonight. The team will make its final determination following pregame warm ups. Our View:Don't expect much from Okur tonight as he has not played in nearly two weeks and he is still not 100 percent. If he does play, look for his minutes to be limited and his role will be primarily as a three-point shooter. |
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April 24, 2009 Mehmet Okur's strained right hamstring is feeling better and he may be ready to return to the court for Saturday's Game 4 against the Lakers, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. Our View:The Jazz trail in the series against Los Angeles 2-1, and Okur would provide a boost if able to return for Game 4. Okur averaged 17 points and 7.7 rebounds over 72 battles in the regular season. |
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April 23, 2009 Updating an earlier report, Mehmet Okur has been ruled out for tonight's Game 3 against the Lakers, according to the Los Angeles Times. He was unable to run at full-speed or jump during the shootaround while still hindered by his strained right hamstring. Our View:Okur noted that he is uncertain of his status for Game 4. Jarron Collins is expected to replace Okur in the lineup. Utah trails 2-0 in the series. |
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April 23, 2009 Mehmet Okur will be a game-time call for tonight's Game 3 against the Lakers, according to the Sports Network. He is still nursing a strained right hamstring. Our View:Okur is yet to appear in the postseason, and better return soon as the Jazz currently trail in the series 2-0. Okur averaged 17 points and 7.7 boards over 72 battles in the regular season. |
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April 22, 2009 Mehmet Okur missed Game 2 against the Lakers with a strained right hamstring, and he remains listed as day-to-day, according to the Deseret News. Our View:He is doing better, but is still not quite ready to return to the court. He will be a game-time call for Game 3 Thursday. The Lakers lead the series 2-0. |
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April 21, 2009 Updating an earlier report, Mehmet Okur has been ruled out for tonight's Game 2 against the Lakers due to his strained right hamstring, according to the Deseret News. Our View:The Lakers lead the series 1-0, and this is a tough loss for Utah, as Okur averages 13.9 points and 8.2 rebounds over 20 career battles with Los Angeles. He missed Game 1 as well. |
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April 21, 2009 Mehmet Okur will be a game-time call for tonight's Game 2 against the Lakers due to a strained right hamstring, according to the Sports Network. Our View:He was able to work out on the side Monday after missing Game 1. The Lakers lead the series 1-0, and the Jazz will be hoping Okur will be able to go. He averages 13.9 points and 8.2 boards over 20 career meetings with Los Angeles. |
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April 19, 2009 As expected, Mehmet Okur was sidelined for Utah in Game 1 against the Lakers on Sunday, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. Our View:Okur is listed as day-to-day for now, so it's still up in the air whether or not he'll play in Game 2 on Tuesday. |
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April 18, 2009 Updating a previous report, Mehmet Okur's chances of playing against the Lakers on Sunday are minute, be he has yet to be officially ruled out of the game, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. Our View:He has been suffering from a strained right hamstring and had this to say: "It's hard to play if you can't run." Well put. The Jazz need him out there though as he averaged 17 points per game during the regular season. |
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April 17, 2009 Mehmet Okur is expected to be a game-time call for Sunday's Game 1 of the playoffs against the Lakers, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. Okur is recovering from a strained right hamstring. Our View:The Jazz need him to play to contain Andrew Bynum. Okur is a big part of Utah's offense, as he averages 17 points per game. |
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April 14, 2009 Mehmet Okur will be a game-time call for tonight's outing at the Lakers. He is recovering from a strained right hamstring. Our View:Okur poured in 22 points, eight boards and three steals in his last match-up with Los Angeles, but could be limited if given the green light to play tonight. |
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March 28, 2009 Mehmet Okur helped lead the Jazz to a 104-99 overtime win over Phoenix by putting in 26 points against the Western Conference foes. Our View:Okur also grabbed 11 rebounds with three assists, two blocks, and one steal. The big man with the sweet shot hit three of his four three-point attempts. |
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March 24, 2009 Mehmet Okur is probable for tonight's game against the Rockets, according to the Sports Network. He has been dealing with eye irritation. Our View:Okur should be safe to pencil into fantasy lineups. He racked up 16 points and eight boards in his last battle with the Rockets. |
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March 23, 2009 Mehmet Okur, who has been dealing with eye inflammation, fared fine in Sunday's practice, according to the Deseret News. He said, "It feels almost 100 percent right now." Our View:Okur should be fine to consider for fantasy lineups for Tuesday's home game against the Rockets. He generated 16 points and eight boards in his last match-up with Houston. |
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March 16, 2009 The Deseret News reports that Mehmet Okur will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against Washington. The center has a mild ankle sprain. Our View:Okur has been a pleasant producer for his fantasy owners this season. he has been consistent from start to finish, unlike last season. While he may miss the Jazz's next game, the injury does not sound very serious. |
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March 10, 2009 Mehmet Okur had a game-high 24 points for the Jazz in their 112-100 win over the Pacers on Tuesday. Our View:Okur followed up a double-double with 24 points and is back on track for fantasy owners. He is averaging over 18 points per game and chips in from time to time in other areas. |
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March 8, 2009 Mehmet Okur recorded a double-double in Sunday's 109-101 win over Toronto, with 19 points and 11 boards. He also chipped in two assists and three steals. Our View:He snapped an 11-game drought without a double-double. |
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March 1, 2009 Mehmet Okur led the Jazz in scoring for the second consecutive night on Sunday, finishing with 23 points in a 112-104 win over the Warriors. He also chipped in five rebounds and one steal. Our View:Okur has scored 23+ points in four of his last five games and Utah is unstoppable right now, winning eight straight. |
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March 1, 2009 Mehmet Okur posted a game-high 26 points on Saturday to go with five rebounds, two steals, one assist, and one block. Our View:Okur now has 25+ points in three of his last four games. The Jazz now have won seven in a row and 10 of their past 11. |
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February 25, 2009 Mehmet Okur hit 7-of-10 shots, including 4-of-5 from three-point range, to finish with 25 points for the second time in three games. Our View:Okur was outrebounded 15-4 by Kevin Love which is somewhat disturbing. However, his 8.4 rebounds per game this season is the second highest mark of his career. |
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February 21, 2009 Mehmet Okur hit 10-of-19 shots, including all three three-point attempts, to finish with 25 points as the Jazz beat the Hornets 102-88 on Saturday. He also had seven rebounds, four assists, and a block in the win. Our View:Okur is averaging 21.9 points per game this month, mainly due to his accuracy from long range. He is hitting 59 percent of his three-point attempts through seven February games. |
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February 20, 2009 Mehmet Okur led the way for the Jazz with 19 points in their 90-85 win Thursday over Boston. Our View:Okur played through the flu and continued to be a quality fantasy player. Keep him in your lineup while he continues to shine. |
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February 19, 2009 Mehmet Okur is expected to play in tonight's home game against the Celtics, according to the Sports Network. He missed one game while dealing with the flu. Our View:Okur should be fine to consider for fantasy lineups, and he is averaging 18.2 points and 8.3 boards over 25 home games this season. |
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February 18, 2009 Mehmet Okur returned to practice today after missing Tuesday's game with the flu, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. Our View:Okur is expected to be fine for Thursday's game against the Celtics. |
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February 17, 2009 Mehmet Okur will miss the game tonight with the flu, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. Our View:No word on who will be starting in Okur's place in the lineup. The Jazz will have to try to replace his 17.8 ppg. |
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February 11, 2009 Mehmet Okur played 46 minutes as the Jazz defeated the Lakers 113-109 on Wednesday. Okur finished with 22 points, eight rebounds, and three steals while shooting 8-of-14 from the field, including 3-of-6 from the three-point range. Our View:Okur has been among the top centers in the league this season thanks to his excellent shooting percentage and solid rebounding. |
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February 7, 2009 Mehmet Okur had another big game for Utah on Friday, posting 28 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and two blocks. Our View:This was Okur's second consecutive double-double for the Jazz and his fourth in his last seven games. |
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February 2, 2009 Mehmet Okur scored 22 points and grabbed five boards while leading a short-handed Jazz team to a 105-86 win over the Bobcats on Monday. Our View:Okur has been very consistent with his scoring over the past week with four straight games in the 18-22 point range. |
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January 31, 2009 Mehmet Okur posted 20 points, seven boards, and two assists on Friday as Utah knocked off the Thunder 110-90. Our View:Okur hit 8-of-16 shots from the field on Friday, which was his best shooting performance in his last five games. |
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January 27, 2009 Mehmet Okur's 22 points and 17 rebounds weren't enough, as the Jazz lost to San Antonio, 106-100. Our View:Okur is coming off of a three-game stretch of 7-for-34 shooting, so fantasy owners have to be pleased enough with his 7-of-16 effort Tuesday. |
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January 25, 2009 Mehmet Okur was held to just 12 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, three blocks, and two steals in Sunday's blowout loss to Denver. Our View:Although this was a double-double for Okur, it hardly was an impressive one. He's really struggling with his shot, hitting just 7-of-34 in his last three games for a percentage of .206. |
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January 21, 2009 Mehmet Okur has been making a huge impact for the Jazz during January, scoring 20+ points in seven of Utah's nine games during this month. Our View:Okur's fantasy stock has been high since he returned from back spasms in late December, after missing three games. He has three double-doubles this month in addition to scoring a career-high 43 points on January 12th against the Pacers. |
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January 18, 2009 Mehmet Okur pulled down 11 boards and scored 23 points on 8-of-15 shooting in Utah's 115-108 loss in Dallas Saturday. Our View:After missing three consecutive games due to back spasms in late December, Okur has gone on a scoring binge, averaging 21.1 points in the nine games since his return. |
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January 14, 2009 Coming off a career-high 43 points on Monday, Mehmet Okur had just nine points on 3-of-12 shooting as the Jazz fell to the Hornets 93-114 on Wednesday. Our View:The nine points are far more likely to occur again than the 43. However, with Paul Millsap and Carlos Boozer sidelined, Okur will be the pick-and-roll partner for Deron Williams. The new role increases his value. |
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January 12, 2009 Mehmet Okur had a huge game on Monday to lead the Jazz over the Pacers by a score of 120-113. He finished with a career-high 43 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and one steal. Our View:Okur hadn't even scored 30 in a game this year, so he was just incredible for the Jazz. |
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January 10, 2009 Mehmet Okur scored a game-high 22 points in Saturday's 99-82 win over the Pistons. He also chipped in six rebounds. He only needed 21 minutes to make his impact, as he shot 8-of-9 from the field. Our View:Okur has scored 20+ points in four consecutive contests for the Jazz. |
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January 5, 2009 Mehmet Okur played well for the Jazz on Monday, putting up 20 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Our View:Okur has recorded double-doubles in five consecutive games, including three straight following his return from back spasms. |
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January 3, 2009 Mehmet Okur notched a double-double in Friday's 113-100 loss to the Lakers, with 21 points and 13 rebounds. He also made two assists and two blocks. Our View:He tied his single-game high in rebounds for the season tonight, and recorded his 11th double-double. |
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