Josh Okogie News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

Makes impact from second unit Okogie provided 14 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and two steals across 24 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 128-97 win over the Kings.

Impact The 27-year-old wing saw his biggest workload in February during the rout, and scored in double digits for the first time this month as a result. Okogie has been struggling to hang onto a spot in the Rockets' rotation, but with Jae'Sean Tate (knee) sidelined into March and Amen Thompson (quadriceps) banged up as well, minutes should be a little easier to come by in the short term.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Okogie (14 points) Highlights vs. Sacramento Kings

5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Removed from rotation Okogie (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Thursday in the Rockets' 105-101 loss to the Hornets.

Impact For the second time in three games, head coach Ime Udoka dropped the struggling Okogie from his nine-man rotation and instead opted to go with Jae'Sean Tate for the final spot. The two DNPs were the first of the season for Okogie, who has fallen out of favor after shooting just 39.7 percent from the field and 31.8 percent from three-point range since the calendar flipped to 2026.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Comes up empty in loss Okogie recorded no counting stats in 10 minutes during Wednesday's 105-102 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Okogie did his best Tony Snell impersonation, failing to record a stat despite playing 10 minutes. While he has been able to remain in the rotation, Okogie rarely contributes in the box score. In 52 games this season, he has averaged just 5.2 points and 0.9 steals in 19.6 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Saturday Okogie is not in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Thunder on Saturday, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Okogie started in Thursday's loss to the Hornets but will revert to a reserve role Saturday after Tari Eason (lower leg) was cleared to return. Okogie has started in eight of the Rockets' last 14 games, and over that span he has averaged 4.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.9 threes and 0.9 steals over 21.6 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Okogie is in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Hornets on Thursday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Okogie has come off the bench in the Rockets' last three games, but he'll make his 29th start of the season Thursday due to the uncertainty over whether Tari Eason (lower leg) will play. Okogie has averaged 3.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists over 18.6 minutes per game since Jan. 1.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Okogie (13 points) Highlights vs. Dallas Mavericks

FEBRUARY 1 • YOUTUBE

Amen Thompson's near triple-double lifts Rockets over Mavericks in thrilling finish

Amen Thompson had 21 points, nine assists and eight rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 111-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Not starting vs. Dallas Okogie won't start Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact With Tari Eason (leg) back in the lineup, Okogie will retreat to the bench. Over his last five appearances with the second unit, the 27-year-old wing has averaged 2.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 15.6 minutes per tilt.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Okogie is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Hawks, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Okogie will return to the starting unit with Tari Eason (rest) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith and Alperen Sengun. In 27 starts this season, Okogie has posted averages of 6.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.1 triples and 1.5 steals per game.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back to bench Okogie isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Okogie will retreat to a bench role Monday with Tari Eason set to return from a right ankle injury. Okogie hasn't impressed as a reserve lately, as he's been held to zero points in three of his last five bench appearances.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant's 32 points helps Houston Rockets end Detroit Pistons' 4-game winning streak

Kevin Durant scored 32 points as the Houston Rockets ended the Detroit Pistons’ four-game winning streak with a 111-104 victory

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Struggles in start Okogie racked up five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-3 FT), one rebound and one steal across 17 minutes during Tuesday's 111-106 victory over San Antonio.

Impact Okogie remained in the starting lineup, yet logged fewer than 20 minutes for the second straight game. With Ime Udoka seemingly against starting Reed Sheppard, Okogie has been able to stick as a meaningful part of the rotation despite his lack of production. As a player who is averaging 5.5 points and 1.0 steals in 19.5 minutes per game this season, Okogie warrants no real fantasy attention.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Tuesday Okogie is in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Spurs on Tuesday, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Okogie was moved to the bench for Sunday's loss against the Pelicans after starting in the three prior games. However, he'll return to the starting lineup Tuesday in the absence of Steven Adams, who is out indefinitely due to a Grade 3 left ankle sprain that he suffered against New Orleans. As a starter this season, Okogie is averaging 6.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.1 threes and 1.5 steals over 23.9 minutes per game.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Sunday Okogie is not in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Pelicans on Sunday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Okogie started in each of the Rockets' last three games, though he accumulated just 10 points over that span. He'll revert to a reserve role Sunday while Steven Adams enters Houston's starting lineup.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starting role yields very little Okogie contributed one point (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 110-105 victory over Minnesota.

Impact Okogie remained in the starting lineup, logging a season-high 33 minutes in the process. While the playing time was certainly encouraging, the same can't be said for his production. With Tari Eason on the verge of returning from an ankle injury, Okogie will likely shift back to a bench role in the near future. Even as a starter, he holds no value in fantasy, outside of the deepest formats.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday vs. Chicago Okogie is in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Bulls on Tuesday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Okogie has averaged just 9.8 minutes off the bench over the Rockets' last five games, but he'll enter the starting lineup for the first time since Dec. 23 while Aaron Holiday comes off the bench. Over his last nine starts, Okogie averaged 6.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.1 threes and 1.0 steals over 24.4 minutes per game.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Barely visible in win Okogie amassed zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) across nine minutes during Monday's 100-97 victory over the Suns.

Impact Okogie failed to record a single stat, logging no more than 13 minutes for the sixth time in the past seven games. Head coach Ime Udoka continues to throw out some confusing lineups, with Okogie typically starting or barely seeing the floor. Even when he has been afforded starter-level minutes, Okogie is nowhere near being a viable fantasy asset. He can be safely ignored in all standard formats.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet off bench Thursday Okogie amassed zero points (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) over 10 minutes during Thursday's 119-96 victory over the Lakers.

Impact Okogie was limited to a minor role as he moved out of the starting lineup for the first time since Dec. 1. The disappointing performance lowered his 2025-26 season averages to 6.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He's unlikely to regain significant playing time for now while both Kevin Durant and Tari Eason are fit.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Durant scores 31, Sheppard's 11-point flurry helps Rockets end Nuggets' 6-game win streak, 115-101

Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Reed Sheppard scored the final 11 points of the third quarter to blow open a close game, and the Houston Rockets rolled past the Denver Nuggets 115-1...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Solid line in loss Okogie finished with 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes during Thursday's 133-128 overtime loss to New Orleans.

Impact The Rockets continue to trust Okogie with stable workloads, as his versatility on both ends of the court have made him an invaluable part of the rotation. Over his last five games, he's averaging 9.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 23.7 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Okogie (16 points) Highlights vs. Denver Nuggets

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Scores eight points in win Okogie posted eight points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Thursday's 115-113 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Okogie continues to play a key role for Houston, though his fantasy impact isn't as good as his real-life impact. Across 22 appearances, Okogie holds averages of 6.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 three-pointers.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets have quietly been vindicated for bold Josh Okogie gamble The Houston Rockets, so far this season, have overcome the absence of starting point guard Fred VanVleet better than almost anyone thought t...

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Josh Okogie proving Hornets wrong for letting him walk as he shines for Rockets The Charlotte Hornets probably should have thought it through before deciding to part ways with Josh Okogie this summer.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

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