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Houston Rockets Sign 7-Year NBA Veteran

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 22, 2025 5:24 PM ET

Josh Okogie played the 2024-25 season for the Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets.

He finished with averages of 7.1 points 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 44.3% from the field and 34.8% from the three-point range in 40 games.

On Tuesday, Okogie signed a deal with the Houston Rockets.

Via ESPN's Shams Charania: "Free agent forward Josh Okogie has agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million deal with the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN. Okogie enters his 8th NBA season and gives the Rockets another active wing defender who has averaged 6.3 points over 416 games."

Free agent forward Josh Okogie has agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million deal with the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN. Okogie enters his 8th NBA season and gives the Rockets another active wing defender who has averaged 6.3 points over 416 games. pic.twitter.com/RazV3afZq1
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 22, 2025

Okogie was the 20th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft out of Georgia Tech.

He has career averages of 6.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 40.6% from the field and 29.9% from the three-point range in 416 games for the Timberwolves, Suns and Hornets.

Via @BradeauxNBA: "Houston’s updated 14 man roster after signing Josh Okogie:

Fred VanVleet
Amen Thompson
Kevin Durant
Jabari Smith Jr.
Alperen Şengün

Reed Sheppard | Aaron Holiday
Tari Eason | Josh Okogie | Jae’Sean Tate
Dorian Finney-Smith | Jeff Green
Steven Adams | Clint Capela"