Josh Okogie News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

Limited output in loss Okogie registered three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 13 minutes during Friday's 98-78 loss to the Lakers in Game 6 of the first round of the...

Impact Okogie was used sparingly in the postseason with the Rockets relying heavily on the starting group. He was a key reserve for Houston during the regular season, making 78 appearances (32 starts) with averages of 4.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.8 three-pointers in 17.4 minutes per contest.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rockets finally realize what Suns have known all along about Josh Okogie Josh Okogie not playing for the Rockets when it really matters is exactly why the Suns were fine with him leaving when he did.

APRIL 25 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Moving out of starting lineup Okogie won't start Friday's Game 3 against the Lakers, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact With Kevin Durant (ankle) sidelined, the Rockets are switching things up. Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason will slide back into the starting lineup, while Okogie heads to the bench. As a reserve this season (46 games), Okogie has averaged 12.7 minutes a night.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets' Kevin Durant to miss Game 1 vs. Los Angeles Lakers with knee injury; Josh Okogie to start | Sporting News Horace Shivers

APRIL 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Josh Okogie is making a strong case for a crucial Rockets role Josh Okogie has built a good case to secure a playoff starting role for the Rockets.

APRIL 18 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Kevin Durant, LeBron James meet in playoffs for 4th time when Rockets visit short-handed Lakers

LeBron James and Kevin Durant have faced each other in the playoffs three times, and the superstar with the superior supporting cast won a championship every time

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Clint Capela has 23 as Rockets rest stars in 132-101 rout of Grizzlies

Clint Capela had a season-high 23 points with 13 rebounds s Houston’s stars sat out in a 132-101 rout of the injury-plagued Memphis Grizzlies to end the regular season

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Just misses double-double in start Okogie closed Thursday's 113-102 win over the 76ers with nine points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 21 minutes.

Impact Making his first start since Feb. 5, Okogie just missed recording his second double-double of the season, and the sixth of his career. The 27-year-old wing has filled a more consistent role in the Rockets' rotation in April, averaging 13.6 minutes over the last five games while supplying 4.4 points, 3.4 boards, 1.0 assists and 0.6 steals.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Entering starting lineup Okogie is starting Thursday's game against the 76ers, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Okogie will draw a rare start Thursday with the Rockets electing to shake up the first unit. Reed Sheppard will shift to a bench role as a result of the lineup change.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Phased out of rotation Okogie (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Friday in the Rockets' 119-109 win over the Grizzlies.

Impact After playing single-digit minutes in four of the Rockets' previous five contests, Okogie finally dropped out of the rotation entirely Friday along with Dorian Finney-Smith while head coach Ime Udoka went with Tari Eason and Jae'Sean Tate as the team's reserve options at forward. Okogie's declining role has come while the 27-year-old has shot just 40 percent from the field since the calendar flipped to 2026.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Non-factor again in loss Okogie racked up zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound in two minutes during Monday's 132-124 loss to Chicago.

Impact Okogie has been mostly a non-factor this season, despite the fact that, for a period of time, he was inserted into the starting lineup. He has now appeared in 16 straight games, averaging 3.3 points and 0.8 three-pointers in 12.6 minutes per contest. While the Rockets seem destined to make the playoffs, depth could certainly be an issue when it matters most.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Full stat line off bench Okogie recorded 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 129-93 loss to Denver.

Impact Wednesday's game got out of hand during the second half, allowing Okogie to see more playing time off the bench. The 24 minutes were his most since Feb. 25, and considering Okogie got single-digit minutes in four of his prior six games to Wednesday, his fantasy appeal remains muted overall.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Okogie (14 points) Highlights vs. Sacramento Kings

FEBRUARY 26 • 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

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Kevin Durant, LeBron James meet in playoffs for 4th time when Rockets visit short-handed Lakers

Clint Capela has 23 as Rockets rest stars in 132-101 rout of Grizzlies

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

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