Josh Okogie: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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.

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.

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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 / July 17

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.