Josh Okogie News, Rumors, Updates - Houston Rockets

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

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JULY 1, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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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

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APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting against Boston Okogie is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Celtics on Friday.

Impact 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).

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Okogie (hamstring) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Celtics.

Impact After missing Wednesday's loss to the Raptors, Okogie will return to the floor Friday. The 25-year-old forward has played only 38 games this season, averaging 6.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game, shooting 45.3 percent from the field and 35.4 percent from deep.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mogbo becomes 1st NBA rookie with a triple-double this season, helps Raptors beat Hornets

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APRIL 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Will not play Wednesday Okogie (hamstring) will not play Wednesday against the Raptors.

Impact 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.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches in as starter in loss 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.

Impact 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 of his 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. In his four starts this season, Okogie has averaged 9.3 points per game.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Okogie will start Sunday's game against the Bulls.

Impact 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.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared from injury report Okogie (rest) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against Indiana.

Impact 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.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte plays Indiana on 5-game road slide

Charlotte comes into a matchup with Indiana after losing five straight road games

APRIL 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Monday Okogie (rest) will not play Monday against the Jazz.

Impact 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.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Okogie is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Pelicans on Sunday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Okogie (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact 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.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play vs. New Orleans Okogie (hamstring) has been listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact 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, shooting a career-high 46.7 percent from the floor and 37.9 percent from beyond the arc.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Okogie is out for Friday's game against the Raptors due to management of a left hamstring injury.

Impact Okogie saw action for the first time since Jan. 31 in the Hornets' 111-104 loss to the Magic on Tuesday, and the team is being overly cautious with the veteran and his recovery process. As such, Okogie won't be available for this contest, but his next chance to feature will come against the Pelicans on Sunday. Nick Smith and Tidjane Salaun could see more minutes off the bench with Okogie sidelined.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Modest role in return Okogie (hamstring) logged three points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 16 minutes Tuesday in the Hornets' 111-104 loss to the Magic.

Impact Okogie saw action for the first time since Jan. 31, after a left hamstring strain had kept him out for nearly two months. Head coach Charles Lee expanded the rotation to 11 men to make room for Okogie, whose return cut into the playing time of Seth Curry (six minutes). Neither Okogie nor Curry will necessarily be locked into rotation spots for every game the rest of the way, as the Hornets could elect to prioritize younger options on the wing such as Nick Smith, Josh Green, Damion Baugh, Wendell Moore and Tidjane Salaun as the season winds down.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Tuesday Okogie (hamstring) is available for Tuesday's game against the Magic.

Impact It'll be Okogie's first appearance since Jan. 31 after nursing a hamstring strain, therefore he figures to be eased back into action initially. The veteran swingman's return will likely eat into the minutes of DaQuan Jeffries and Tidjane Salaun. Before going down, Okogie had averaged 10.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.7 steals in 21.2 minutes over his most recent seven outings.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wagner, Magic square off against the Hornets

Charlotte takes on Orlando in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

MARCH 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Questionable for Tuesday Okogie (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic.

Impact Okogie continues to rehab from a left hamstring strain that has kept him out of action since Jan. 31. His questionable tag for Tuesday's game indicates that he's progressing in his recovery, and he'll likely operate under a minutes restriction upon his return. Okogie averaged 10.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 2.7 steals and 0.7 blocks over 21.1 minutes per game in the seven outings prior to his hamstring injury.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Okogie (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Heat.

Impact Okogie has been rehabbing from a hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined since Jan. 31, and while he's been practicing in recent days, he doesn't have a clear timetable for his return. His next chance to feature will come against the Magic on Tuesday.

MARCH 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Miami faces Charlotte on 7-game home skid

Miami is looking to break its 7-game home skid with a win against Charlotte

MARCH 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Out for Friday Okogie (hamstring) will not play Friday against the Thunder.

Impact Okogie has been rehabbing from a hamstring issue that has kept him out since Jan. 31. He did complete a practice in the G League earlier this week, so a return in the near future could be on the table.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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