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Amen Thompson scores a season-high 27 points to lead Rockets to fourth straight win

Amen Thompson scored a season-high 27 points, Alperen Sengun added 26 points and 11 rebounds and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Dallas Mavericks for a 110-102 victory on Monday...

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Durant scores 26, Rockets rout Celtics 128-101

Kevin Durant scored 26 points in three quarters before resting the fourth, Amen Thompson added 17 points and nine rebounds, and the Houston Rockets beat the Boston Celtics 128-101

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 10 points with two triples 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.

Impact "[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.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Okogie (10 points) Highlights vs. Brooklyn Nets

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Enters starting five Okogie is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Nets, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eight points Tuesday 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.

Impact Okogie saw a decent role for his Houston debut, though that could change when the Rockets get some reinforcements back -- Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) and Dorian Finney (ankle) are currently still sidelined. Okogie is more of a defensive specialist with a low usage rate, limiting his overall upside in fantasy formats.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Tuesday Okogie will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reed Sheppard outduels Hawks star Trae Young as Rockets complete perfect preseason Atlanta played its regulars while Houston sat its big names, but Reed Sheppard and Josh Okogie still put up huge numbers in another preseaso...

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Tallies 28 points in start 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Okogie (28 points) Highlights vs. Atlanta Hawks

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Fares well off bench 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.

Impact 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 with Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) still 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.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets' heartbreak worsened by the previous addition of former Hornets forward The Houston Rockets might have been in a better position to deal with Fred VanVleet's injury had they not signed Josh Okogie.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

'He can really defend': Rockets GM Rafael Stone praises recent signing Josh Okogie “He can really defend, he can really switch,” Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of recent signing Josh Okogie. “He’s a great point of attack defe...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Newest Rockets acquisition has chance to be sneaky breakout candidate in 2025-26 The Houston Rockets acquired Josh Okogie to be a sparkplug. Could he be a 2025-26 breakout candidate?

AUGUST 17, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Rockets guard Josh Okogie shines as Nigeria cruises to AfroBasket win Known for his elite perimeter defense and high-energy play, Rockets guard Josh Okogie also scored 33 efficient points in Nigeria’s blowout v...

AUGUST 16, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Deadspin | Free agent G Josh Okogie signs with Rockets Deadspin | Free agent G Josh Okogie signs with Rockets

JULY 23, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Free agent G Josh Okogie signs with Rockets The Houston Rockets announced the signing of free agent guard Josh Okogie on Tuesday.The team did not announce the terms, but reports classi...

JULY 23, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Houston Rockets Ink Josh Okogie to One-Year Deal Rockets and free agent forward Josh Okogie have agree to terms on a one-year deal.

JULY 22, 2025 • SI.COM

To join Rockets Okogie agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million deal with the Rockets on Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets waive Josh Okogie Rod Boone: #Hornets have waived Josh Okogie, league sources told The Observer. His $7.7 million salary for next season would have been guara...

JULY 15, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Waived by Charlotte Okogie was waived by the Hornets on Tuesday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact 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 this year, Okogie averaged 7.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals while shooting 44.3 percent in 15.6 minutes per game.

JULY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks predicted to trade for young Charlotte Hornets wing | Sporting News Sports Illustrated’s Zach Roberts presented a mock trade that lands Josh Okogie in New York

JULY 1, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Josh Okogie mock trade: Hornets send defensive wing to Knicks The Charlotte Hornets and Josh Okogie mutually agreed to extend the deadline for his future with the team. He could end up a free agent afte...

JULY 1, 2025 • SI.COM

Drops 14 points in loss 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Payton Pritchard scores 34 points in Celtics' 93-86 regular-season ending victory over Hornets

Payton Pritchard scored 34 points and the Boston Celtics swept consecutive home games against the Charlotte Hornets with a 93-86 victory despite blowing a 21-point first-half lead...

APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

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Amen Thompson scores a season-high 27 points to lead Rockets to fourth straight win

Durant scores 26, Rockets rout Celtics 128-101

Payton Pritchard scores 34 points in Celtics' 93-86 regular-season ending victory over Hornets