Rockets' Josh Okogie: Scores 10 points with two triples
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Okogie provided 10 points (4-5 FG), one rebound, two assists, two triples and one turnover through 24 minutes as a starter during Wednesday's 139-121 win over the Raptors.
"[Okogie] knows his role," Rockets head coach Ime Udoka stated during a recent interview, explaining his decision to move Okogie into the first unit. "He's keeping it simple. He brings the physicality and aggressiveness on the defensive side of the ball. Knows how to play off other guys and then fits in with the areas we like: Crashing the glass, slashing, making plays, second opportunities." Since being inserted into the first unit, the Rockets have rattled off two straight wins, so for now, he looks to be locked in as a starter.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Enters starting five
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Okogie is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Nets, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Okogie will move into the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the first two games, during which he averaged 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 18.5 minutes. He'll replace big man Steven Adams, giving the Rockets a smaller and quicker starting unit.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Scores eight points Tuesday
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Okogie racked up eight points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 125-124 double-overtime loss to the Thunder.
Okogie saw a decent role during his Houston debut, though that could change when the Rockets get some reinforcements back -- Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) are currently still sidelined. Okogie is more of a defensive specialist with a low usage rate, limiting his overall upside in fantasy formats.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Coming off bench Tuesday
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Okogie will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Okogie will return to the second unit after getting the starting nod in Thursday's preseason win over the Hawks. The 27-year-old swingman will provide depth for the Rockets this season and isn't guaranteed to receive significant minutes on a nightly basis.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Tallies 28 points in start
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Okogie compiled 28 points (8-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 10-12 FT), three rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals in 32 minutes during Thursday's preseason win over the Hawks.
Okogie had his best game of the preseason, thrust into a starting role after it was announced Houston would be resting the majority of its starting five. Okogie signed a one-year deal with the Rockets during the offseason, providing the team with a proven defensive asset. While he is unlikely to play consistent minutes, he will be ready to go whenever his name is called.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Fares well off bench
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Okogie produced nine points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 20 minutes of Tuesday's 130-128 preseason win over the Pelicans.
Okogie, who signed a one-year, $3.1 million deal with the Rockets this offseason, projects to have a decent role with the second unit to open the campaign due to Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) being sidelined. Okogie has looked sharp in three exhibitions, posting averages of 8.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.7 three-pointers in 16.4 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: To join Houston
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Okogie agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million deal with the Rockets on Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
After being waived by Charlotte, it's not a surprise to see Okogie end up with a contender. He may not have a consistent rotation role with the Rockets loaded on the wings, but Okogie will provide defense and floor spacing whenever his name is called upon. Okogie holds career regular-season averages of 6.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists.
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Josh Okogie: Waived by Charlotte
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Okogie was waived by the Hornets on Tuesday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Okogie will now look to catch on with a new team after the Hornets chose to move on ahead of his $7.7 million contract becoming fully guaranteed for the 2025-26 season. He was traded to Charlotte in January as part of the deal that sent Nick Richards to Phoenix. Across 40 regular-season appearances during the most recent campaign, Okogie averaged 7.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals while shooting 44.3 percent from the field in 15.6 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Drops 14 points in loss
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Okogie amassed 14 points (4-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 18 minutes during Sunday's 93-86 loss to the Celtics.
Okogie finished his first season in Charlotte with a 14-point performance against the defending NBA champions, his highest point total since scoring 19 in a loss to the Lakers in January. The Georgia Tech product played in 40 games this season, averaging 7.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. He shot a career-high 44.3 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from deep.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Starting against Boston
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Okogie is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Celtics on Friday.
Okogie will return to the starting lineup after missing Wednesday's game against the Raptors due to a hamstring injury. He has averaged 7.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 14.2 minutes per game over his last five outings (three starts).
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Removed from injury report
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Okogie (hamstring) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Celtics.
After missing Wednesday's loss to the Raptors, Okogie will return to the floor Friday. The 25-year-old forward has played in only 38 games this season, averaging 6.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 45.3 percent from the field and 35.4 percent from deep.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Will not play Wednesday
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Okogie (hamstring) will not play Wednesday against the Raptors.
Okogie will be held out for left hamstring injury management on the second leg of this back-to-back set. During Tuesday's loss to Memphis, Okogie recorded 12 points, two rebounds, one assist and a pair of three-pointers in 18 minutes.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Pitches in as starter in loss
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Okogie notched seven points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals in 17 minutes during Sunday's 131-117 loss to the Bulls.
Okogie got his fourth start of the season Sunday, pitching in on both ends of the floor by recording a team-high-tying pair of steals and securing all seven points at the free-throw line despite failing to connect on a shot from the field. Okogie has swiped two or more steals in 14 outings, including in two of his last four appearances. Okogie has averaged 9.3 points per game in his four starts this season.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Starting Sunday
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Okogie will start Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Okogie will supplant DaQuan Jeffries, who started 14 of Charlotte's last 17 games. As a starter this season (three games), Okogie has averaged 10.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 22.3 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Cleared from injury report
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Okogie (rest) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against Indiana.
After sitting out Monday's game against Utah for rest purposes, Okogie is slated to return to the floor Wednesday. The veteran swingman logged just 11 minutes Sunday against the Pelicans in his return from a lengthy absence with a hamstring injury, so fantasy managers should anticipate Okogie operating under a minutes restriction against the Pacers.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Won't play Monday
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Okogie (rest) will not play Monday against the Jazz.
Okogie returned to action Sunday against the Pelicans after missing 27 of Charlotte's previous 28 games. He played 11 minutes Sunday, scoring six points with two rebounds, one assist and two steals. He'll likely be back in the rotation against the Pacers on Wednesday.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Starting Sunday
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Okogie is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Pelicans on Sunday.
Okogie has missed 27 of the Hornets' last 28 games due to a hamstring injury, so he could operate on a minutes restriction. Sunday will be his third start of the season, and on the year he is averaging 6.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.2 steals over 15.6 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Will play Sunday
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Okogie (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Okogie has missed 27 of the team's last 28 games due to a hamstring injury, but he will be able to suit up Sunday. Okogie has averaged 13.5 minutes per game over his previous two appearances, so he figures to see a minimal role off the bench.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Likely to play vs. New Orleans
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Okogie (hamstring) has been listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Okogie has missed 27 of the last 28 games for the Hornets while nursing a hamstring injury but is trending toward returning to the floor Sunday in New Orleans. The 25-year-old forward is averaging 6.8 points. 2.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game while shooting a career-high 46.7 percent from the floor and 37.9 percent from beyond the arc.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Won't play Friday
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Okogie is out for Friday's game against the Raptors due to management of a left hamstring injury.
Okogie saw action for the first time since Jan. 31 in the Hornets' 111-104 loss to the Magic on Tuesday, logging 16 minutes. While Okogie didn't suffer any reported setbacks, the Hornets will exercise some caution by having him sit Friday. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Pelicans.
