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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 13
Two NBA players to participate in AfroBasket
While it lacks the star power of the upcoming EuroBasket tournament, FIBA’s 2025 AfroBasket event, which tipped off on Tuesday, features a pair of NBA players.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 11
Rockets' Wing Set to Lead Nigeria at FIBA AfroBasket
Weeks ago, Houston signed Josh Okogie to a one-year, $3.1 million contract, making him the newest Rocket. However, he'll be headed overseas for now, as he's set to lead his home country of Nigeria in 2025 FIBA AfroBasket competition.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 24
Why Josh Okogie Fits the Rockets' Backcourt Like a Glove
The NBA has completely shifted from a league where the best teams have the biggest names. Franchises aren't winning championships because they have the best individual players.
The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz
43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Fastbreak on SI / July 23
NBA Fans Ecstatic Over Houston Rockets Latest Signing
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.
20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA
Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 23
Ex-Hornet Josh Okogie finds fresh start with Western Conference contender
A former Charlotte Hornet has found a new home. After an aggressive offseason led by President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson, roster spots in Charlotte are suddenly hard to come by—especially on the wing.
NBA News / Field Level Media / July 22
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 classify the deal as one year for $3.1 million, fully guaranteed.
Houston Rockets News / Fastbreak on SI / July 22
Houston Rockets Sign 7-Year NBA Veteran
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / July 22
Thunder Stuck Watching West Rivals Load Up—Again
The Oklahoma City Thunder went into the offseason comfortable with what they had after winning an NBA championship. Their competition, on the other hand, has been relentless in trying to catch up.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22
Rockets add recent Hornets wing next to Kevin Durant in free agency
Former Charlotte Hornets wing Josh Okogie has agreed to a one-year, minimum contract with the Houston Rockets in free agency, league sources told ClutchPoints on Tuesday.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / July 22
Rockets Adding Veteran Wing
The Houston Rockets have reached an agreement with free agent guard/forward Josh Okogie, per NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. It’s a one-year deal worth about $3.1 million, which lines up with the veteran minimum for a player of Okogie’s experience.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / August 9
Should Lakers Sign Josh Okogie After Being Waived By Hornets?
The Los Angeles Lakers may have improved their roster on paper compared to the 2024-25 season, but it still feels like they’re at least a tier or two away from being considered true title contenders.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / July 16
Los Angeles Lakers Urged To Sign 7-Year NBA Veteran
Josh Okogie has been a solid NBA role player over seven seasons in the league. On Tuesday, the former Georgia Tech star was waived by the Charlotte Hornets.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / July 16
Could This Free Agent Answer Lakers Calls for Defense?
It seems the last piece of the Lakers puzzle will come from the perimeter, with the team actively searching for guard/wing defenders on the trade market.
Charlotte Hornets News / Fadeaway World / July 16
4 Potential Landing Spots For Josh Okogie, Including 2 Western Powerhouses
The Charlotte Hornets haven't been the most active team in the offseason. But with their decision to waive Josh Okogie, the Hornets have created an opportunity for powerhouse teams to add a gifted wing defender to their ranks.
Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / July 16
Milwaukee Bucks: Recently Waived Wing Defender Is Absolutely Not the Small Forward This Team Needs
Having filled out the roster quite nicely, the Milwaukee Bucks have one main hole remaining: a starting-caliber small forward. Even failing that, they could use any wing defender capable of logging minutes there.
Charlotte Hornets News / Last Word On Sports / July 16
Hornets Waive Josh Okogie, But Still Have Work To Do
The Charlotte Hornets have not reached the playoffs in each of the last nine seasons. Recently, they haven’t been close to even qualifying for them. Last season, they went 19-63 and are a combined 67-179 over the last three years.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / July 15
Hornets Waive Josh Okogie, More Roster Moves Likely
The Charlotte Hornets have waived wing Josh Okogie, clearing his non-guaranteed salary off the books ahead of a key offseason roster squeeze, according to Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 30
Hornets, Josh Okogie agree to surprising decision on deadline of key date in contract
The Charlotte Hornets had to make a call on the future of veteran wing Josh Okogie by the end of today, considering his contract would become fully guaranteed ($7.7M) by tomorrow morning.
Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / July 11, 2024
Suns re-signing reserve wing to two-year contract
The 25-year-old arrived in Phoenix in the 2022 offseason as a free agent after spending his first four pro seasons with the Timberwolves. Minnesota initially selected him with the No. 20 pick out of Georgia Tech in the 2018 draft.
Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / June 28, 2024
Suns roster flaws made clear with guard's option decision
The Phoenix Suns barely have enough players under contract to field a starting lineup and have no cap space for the summer.
Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / December 30, 2023
Phoenix Suns anticipate Josh Okogie’s return on NYE
The Phoenix Suns have upgraded Josh Okogie to probable for their matchup against the Orlando Magic on New Years Eve. Okogie has missed six games over the past few weeks due to a right ankle injury.
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