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Re-signs with Suns Okogie has signed a two-year, $16 million deal with the Suns on Thursday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports.

Impact The second year of the deal is not guaranteed, so the Suns will wait and see what happens this upcoming season before committing to the rest of the deal. Okogie had a reduced role for Phoenix during the 2023-24 campaign, averaging 4.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 16.0 minutes across 60 regular-season appearances. He struggled for minutes in 2023-24 but will aim to carve a bench role now that Mike Budenholzer will be the head coach.

JULY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Okogie declines $2.95 million player option Michael Scotto: Sources: Phoenix Suns guard Josh Okogie is declining his $2.95 million player option and will enter unrestricted free agency...

JUNE 28, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Declines option, may re-sign Okogie plans to decline his $2.95 million player option and enter unrestricted free agency, Michael Scotto of USA Today reported Friday, but the forward could re-sign with Phoenix...

Impact Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports reported Okogie planned to exercise his option and remain with the Suns, but Bourguet relays that the Suns want to re-sign Okogie to a slightly larger deal. However, Phoenix's top priority this offseason is retaining Royce O'Neale. Okogie had a reduced role for Phoenix during the 2023-24 campaign, averaging 4.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 16.0 minutes across 60 appearances. The 25-year-old finished the season without a spot in former coach Frank Vogel's rotation, but Okogie could re-establish himself under new coach Mike Budenholzer if he does re-sign with Phoenix.

JUNE 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exercising player option Okogie plans to exercise his $2.96 million player for the 2024-25 season to remain with the Suns, Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports reports.

Impact Okogie had a reduced role for Phoenix during the 2023-24 campaign and averaged 4.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 16.0 minutes in 60 games. The 25-year-old finished the season without a spot in former coach Frank Vogel's rotation, but Okogie could re-establish himself under new coach Mike Budenholzer.

JUNE 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets garbage-time run in return Okogie (abdomen) tallied zero points (0-2 FG), one rebound and one assist across 10 minutes Saturday in the Suns' 131-106 win over the Spurs.

Impact Making his return to action for the first time since March 2 after he contended with a lower abdominal strain, Okogie found himself outside of head coach Frank Vogel's rotation. Okogie didn't check into the game until 9:34 remained in the fourth quarter, when Phoenix held a 29-point lead and held out most of its other key rotation players for the rest of the contest.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Okogie (abdomen) will be available for Saturday's tilt against the Spurs, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Okogie is returning from an 11-game absence due to an abdominal strain. Given his lengthy absence, the Suns will presumably ease him back into the swing of things.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return for Saturday Okogie (abdomen) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Okogie is in danger of missing his 11th straight contest while on the mend from an abdominal strain. He'll likely be re-evaluated again Saturday morning to get a better idea of his availability.

MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Okogie (abdomen) is out for Thursday's game versus the Hawks, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Okogie's absence streak will extend to 10 games Thursday due to an abdominal strain. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with San Antonio.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Okogie (abdomen) will not play Wednesday against the 76ers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Okogie will miss his ninth straight game Wednesday, and the wing remains without a timetable for a return. His next chance to play will be Thursday against the Hawks, but he should be considered doubtful at best.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday Okogie (abdomen) will not play Sunday against the Bucks, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact This will be the eighth straight game on the shelf for Okogie. He remains without a timetable to return, but it's worth mentioning that he's been able to go through limited practices.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Okogie (abdomen) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Okogie will miss a seventh straight game due to an abdominal strain. He logged a limited practice practice Wednesday, but it's unclear how close he is to game action. Okogie's next chance to suit up will come Sunday in Milwaukee.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out against Boston Okogie (abdomen) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Celtics.

Impact Okogie's absence streak will extend to six games Thursday due to an abdominal strain. However, the veteran forward went through a limited practice Wednesday and will have another opportunity to suit up for Friday's matchup with Charlotte.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Okogie (abdomen) will be inactive for Monday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Okogie will miss his fifth consecutive game due to an abdominal strain. Eric Gordon (knee) is also inactive, so Royce O'Neale should retain a sizable workload even with Devin Booker (ankle) considered probable to return to action Monday.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Okogie (abdomen) will remain sidelined for Saturday's matchup with the Celtics, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Okogie's absence will mark his fourth straight due to an abdominal strain. The reserve forward's next opportunity to suit up will come Monday in Cleveland.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Thursday Okogie (abdomen) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Raptors, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Thursday will mark the third straight game out of the lineup for Okogie, and it's not a great sign that he's getting ruled out a full 24 hours in advance of tip-off. For now, he should be considered questionable at best for Saturday's game against the Celtics. Okogie's minutes will continue to be divvied up amongst Royce O'Neale, David Roddy and Bol Bol.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Tuesday Okogie (abdomen) will not play Tuesday versus Denver.

Impact Okogie will miss his second consecutive game due to a lower abdominal strain. Devin Booker (ankle) and Nassir Little (knee) have both been ruled out as well, while Jusuf Nurkic (calf) is questionable.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Sunday Okogie will not play in Sunday's game against the Thunder due to a right hip injury.

Impact Okogie was added to the injury report just ahead of game time with a hip injury that will cause him to sit out. This will be Okogie's first game missed since Dec. 29. With Devin Booker (ankle) out alongside Okogie and Bradley Beal and Eric Gordon on minutes restrictions, the starting five could be asked to play significant minutes Sunday, with supplementation from the likes of Bol Bol and Drew Eubanks.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unproductive in win Okogie finished with three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal across 11 minutes in the Suns' 110-105 win over Houston on Thursday.

Impact Okogie has not started a single game since coming back from a hip injury Dec. 25, and the recently acquired Royce O'Neale has taken a majority of Okogie's playing time, averaging 26.6 minutes per game. Since being moved to the bench, the 25-year-old's numbers have dropped nearly in half from 6.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 21.4 minutes per game to 3.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 13.9 minutes. Expect Okogie's minutes to decrease as he is buried behind Kevin Durant, O'Neale and Bol Bol on the depth chart.

MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up in win Okogie provided 11 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), seven rebounds, one block and one steal over 18 minutes during Monday's 118-105 win over the Heat.

Impact Okogie took on a larger role with Grayson Allen (ankle) exiting early. One of his threes banked in off the top of the backboard, which is a prime symbolic example that Okogie can't be relied upon for consistent offense, but the 25-year-old is an impressive athlete with rebounding prowess. He could retain an enlarged role if Allen is forced to miss time.

JANUARY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores six in defeat Okogie chipped in six points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals across 14 minutes during Sunday's 121-115 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Okogie played double-digit minutes off the bench for a fourth consecutive matchup Sunday and managed to contribute in multiple areas during the loss. Across his last four appearances, he's averaged 5.3 points and 2.5 assists in 18.0 minutes per game. While Okogie's recent uptick in playing time has been encouraging, he could see his minutes decrease once Eric Gordon (knee), Nassir Little (knee) and Bol Bol (ankle) are healthy.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Okogie (ankle) is good to go for Sunday's game against the Magic, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact This was the expectation, as Okogie was carrying a probable tag prior to this update. With the Suns finally healthy, Okogie has seen his minutes trend down. Over his last three outings, he's averaging 11.0 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Sunday Okogie (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against the Magic, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Okogie was held out of Friday's matchup with the Hornets due to a right ankle sprain, but he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. Expect the Suns to release an update on his availability closer to tipoff.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Okogie (ankle) will not play in Friday's game versus the Hornets, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Okogie played through ankle soreness earlier in the week, but it looks like the issue has gotten worse. As a result, the Suns will exercise caution in Friday's contest. With Nassir Little (knee) also sidelined, Keita Bates-Diop and Yuta Watanabe are candidates to see more minutes in the rotation.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Friday Okogie has been deemed questionable to play against the Hornets on Friday due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact Okogie has been a valuable rotation piece for the Suns despite his recent struggles, and he'll probably be a game-time call for Friday, and it seems the early shootaround on Friday will determine a clearer picture regarding his availability. Okogie is averaging just 2.2 points across 14.2 minutes per game over his last five outings.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available Okogie (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact As expected, Okogie has been upgraded from probable to available. He returned from a five-game absence Monday and played 12 minutes in a loss to Dallas, totaling one point, two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 12 minutes.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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