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Josh Okogie News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 13
Josh Okogie Knows What Utah Jazz Need to Improve Defensively
The Utah Jazz have been pretty dang porous defensively over the last three years. Dating back to the 2023-24 campaign, the Jazz have ranked among the bottom two teams in the league for defensive rating.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 27
The Utah Jazz's Quietest Offseason Decision May Be Their Most Important
The Utah Jazz, throughout most of their summer, had a pretty quiet offseason. Outside of their No. 2 draft pick of Darryn Peterson and their trade with the Los Angeles Lakers to ship out Walker Kessler, the front office has remained pretty relaxed and conservative in its approach to build up this roster ahead of next season.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 1
One Jazz Player Whose Rotation Spot is on Life Support After Free Agency
The Utah Jazz made a few additions around the edges of their roster in this summer's free agency period that give them and their bench a bit of a different look from how they ended last season.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / July 3
Josh Okogie To Sign Two-Year Deal With Jazz
Free agent wing Josh Okogie is signing a two-year, $12MM contract with the Jazz, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Okogie’s new deal features a team option for 2027/28, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 15
This Rockets Bench Player Needs More Minutes
The Houston Rockets are quickly approaching the final stretch of the season and the playoffs are just around the corner. It's imperative for the Rockets to find some more production off the bench and try all options that might be possible to be successful.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 8
Rockets' Josh Okogie's Role has Dwindled this Season
Early in the 2025-26 NBA season, the Houston Rockets generated a good amount of buzz for their ultra big lineup. Mob ball, as it's been coined. Or bully ball.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 28
Josh Okogie Needs to Stay In the Rockets Rotation Going Forward
The Houston Rockets were very active this offseason. They made the biggest move this past summer when they traded for future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant in exchange for Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 13
Houston Rocket Josh Okogie Gives Back to the Houston Community
The Houston Rockets have long been known as one of the most successful franchises in NBA history. Over their fifty-plus-year existence, they have had some of the greatest basketball players in NBA history on their roster, including Elvin Hayes, Moses Malone, Hakeem Olajuwon, James Harden, and now Kevin Durant.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 26
The Athletic Cites One Thing Rockets Should be Thankful For
The Thanksgiving mark of the NBA season presents an array of thoughts. On the one hand, it's still far too early in the season to concoct long-term takeaways.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 12
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Rockets, Josh Okogie, Mavericks
The season couldn’t have started much worse for the Pelicans. Zion Williamson (hamstring) is sidelined again and head coach Willie Green’s job appears to be hanging by a thread, as written by The Athletic’s William Guillory.
NBA News / Field Level Media / November 8
Spurs end Rockets' winning streak in NBA Cup opener for both
Harrison Barnes scored 24 points and Victor Wembanyama and Julian Champagnie had 22 each as the host San Antonio Spurs defeated the Houston Rockets 121-110 on Friday in an NBA Cup clash between the Lone Star State rivals.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 30
Josh Okogie is Poised for a Major Role With the Rockets
The Houston Rockets are starting to get the ball rolling after back-to-back wins. Following a 0-2 start to the season, the team has found a rhythm, defeating the Brooklyn Nets and, most recently, the Toronto Raptors, 139-121.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 29
West Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Rockets, Josh Okogie, Grizzlies
Cooper Flagg gave the Mavericks a scare Monday night when he hurt his shoulder early in a loss to Oklahoma City, but the rookie appears to have avoided anything serious.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 26
Josh Okogie Has Shown Value Off the Bench Through Two Games
The Houston Rockets had one of, if not the most, active offseasons in the NBA. Not only did they trade for one of the greatest offensive players of all time, Kevin Durant, but they also signed multiple free agents.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 23
Josh Okogie Could Be Consistent Rotation Player for Rockets Moving Forward
At this point, everyone knows how hampered the Houston Rockets are in terms of their guard depth. With Fred VanVleet out for the season with a torn ACL, the Rockets were already thin in the backcourt before the injury.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 24, 2025
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.
NBA News / Field Level Media / July 22, 2025
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.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / August 9, 2025
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, 2025
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.
Charlotte Hornets News / Fadeaway World / July 16, 2025
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.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / July 15, 2025
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 / July 3, 2025
Is there still room for Josh Okogie? Hornets' recent moves suggest he could be the odd man out
The Charlotte Hornets have made a flurry of moves in the offseason already, totally overhauling the back half of the roster. The moves they have made have them thinking they can at least make the play-in next season.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 30, 2025
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.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 10, 2025
Ticking clock: Hornets must make a call on Josh Okogie by the end of the month
It's that time of year when the business aspect of sports comes into play, which leads to decisions that can be hard to make or decide about. One decision the Hornets will have to make this summer will be about the future of Josh Okogie, whose contract isn't fully guaranteed for the 2025-2026 season.
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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