Despite all the trade rumors the last two years and the lack of a good fit with Brett Brown's offense, center Jahlil Okafor likes the idea of remaining with the Philadelphia 76ers.

"I have. I hear trade rumors and stuff like that," Okafor told The Intelligencer. "I realize that having a new scenario, you think it might be better than it is right now. But when it comes to the NBA, all I know is wearing a Sixers uniform."

Okafor's struggles in 2016-17 included an issue with his right knee, and he still hasn't been cleared for all 5-on-5 basketball-related activities. Okafor says he should be fully fit for training camp when is starts in late September and he's thankful for the backing of Brown and his teammates last season.

"Without them, I might have lost my mind," Okafor said.

Since the offseason began in April, Okafor has lost weight and is working hard to be in top condition for training camp.

"I'm excited," Okafor said. "There's a lot of excitement around the city. It's warranted, as well. I've talked to some of the guys. Everybody's ready to go."

While the Okafor rumors have simmered, they will probably heat up again all the way through the February 2018 trade deadline, if he's still with the Sixers at that time.

-- Nick Silva