Dec 1, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone watches during practice before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

NBA Fans Ecstatic Over Houston Rockets Latest Signing

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 23, 2025 1:50 PM ET

This week, the Houston Rockets announced that they had signed Josh Okogie.

The former Georgia Tech star is coming off a year where he averaged 7.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 44.3% from the field in 40 games for the Hornets and Suns.

OFFICIAL: The Houston Rockets today announced they have signed free agent guard Josh Okogie.

Welcome to the H, @CallMe_NonStop

More info: https://t.co/nVtYS88MBQ pic.twitter.com/hcmc8BbYTa
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) July 22, 2025

Many people reacted to the signing on social media.

@TBD009: "Bench depth off the charts "

@jjamiemosley961: "Nothing but dogs on this team
K.D got heavy protection."

@CoolinWitCj: "W pickup"

@JayMiL__: "I like this pick up Josh is a hard nose grimey type guy"

@VZNlTY: "Hella excited for this season man "

@YoItsKenneth: "Damn I’m hyped for this SZN"

Okogie will be a solid addition to the team's bench.

He is known as a strong defender (and reliable role player).

His career averages are 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.

Via @Fullcourtpass: "Houston Rockets offseason

Additions:
- Kevin Durant
- Dorian Finney-Smith
- Clint Capela
- Josh Okogie

Subtractions:
- Jalen Green
- Dillon Brooks
- Cam Whitmore
- Jock Landale"

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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