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Suns hold off Magic 116-113, snap 3-game losing streak

osh Okogie made a go-ahead 3-pointer midway through the fourth quarter and blocked Paolo Banchero’s 3 in the final seconds as the Phoenix Suns held off the Orlando Magic 116-113 on...

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers at charity stripe Okogie posted eight points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 116-104 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Okogie continues to start in Kevin Durant's place, and although he isn't coming anywhere close to what Durant can provide offensively, his defensive contribution has been quite impressive. While that effort doesn't always translate in fantasy, he's also popped with positive offensive results during his stint with the starting five. Despite scoring only eight points During Tuesday's loss, he's posted double-digit scoring totals in eight of his last 12 games as a starter.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors beat Suns 123-112 for 8th straight home victory

Klay Thompson scored 33 of his 38 points in the first half, Stephen Curry added 23 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Phoenix Suns 123-...

MARCH 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Offensive explosion Friday Okogie notched 25 points (7-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and four rebounds over 32 minutes during Friday's 125-104 win over the Bulls.

Impact Okogie went off for 25 points including five triples, rewarding anyone who accidentally forgot to drop him. While this was obviously a fantastic outing, managers should not expect production like this very often. With Kevin Durant healthy, Okogie is clearly the fifth option on offense, with the bulk of his value likely to come from steals. Feel free to hold him for another game but do remember that this could very well be the most he scores for the remainder of the season.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Booker, Durant, Okogie lead Suns to 125-104 romp over Bulls

Devin Booker scored 35 points while tying a career high with six 3s, Kevin Durant finished with 20 points in his second game with the Suns, and Phoenix beat the Chicago Bulls 125-1...

MARCH 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Wednesday Okogie will start alongside Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Deandre Ayton for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Okogie has been hot over the past six games, posting averages of 18.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 3.0 triples and 2.0 steals per contest on 53.4 percent shooting from the field, but the scoring will surely take a hit with the addition of Kevin Durant. Still, he's worth holding to see what he'll be able to do with this new starting group. Torrey Craig will head to the bench.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paces Suns with 24 points Okogie finished Thursday's 116-107 loss to the Clippers with 24 points (9-16 FG, 6-12 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and three steals in 41 minutes.

Impact Okogie continued on his merry way Thursday, adding to easily the best stretch of his career. He has scored at least 17 points in four straight games, putting up second-round value in nine-category formats. Anyone who managed to snap him up has to be thrilled with his production, although we are obviously working on borrowed time here. With Kevin Durant likely to return from a knee injury not long after the All-Star break, Okogie's run could soon be a thing of the past. With that said, until we have a firm date for Durant's return, managers can simply roll with Okogie and enjoy the good times.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

All-Star George, Mann lead Clippers past Suns 116-107

Paul George and Terance Mann each scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Phoenix Suns 116-107 on Thursday night in the final NBA game before the All-Star break

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong shooting performance in win Okogie posted 19 points (8-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds and three assists in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 120-109 victory over the Kings.

Impact The defensive-minded wing was kept out of the rotation for three straight games at the beginning of February, but he's seen an increased workload with Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson gone and Kevin Durant (knee) not yet available. Okogie drew a second consecutive start Tuesday and played at least 30 minutes in a third straight game. Since being reinserted into the rotation, he's averaged 20.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals in 35.3 minutes while shooting 55.0 percent from the field and 60 percent from deep. This hot streak is likely unsustainable, but Okogie figures to remain a prominent part of Phoenix's plans while Devin Booker (groin) works his way back to full strength and Durant remains sidelined.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suns top Kings 120-109 with Durant watching from bench

Devin Booker scored 32 points, Deandre Ayton had 29 points and 11 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Sacramento Kings 120-109 on Tuesday night with superstar acquisition Kevin...

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will start Friday Okogie will start Friday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Despite being healthy, Okogie didn't see any action in three straight games before exploding for a team-high 25 points during Thursday's loss to the Hawks. The fifth-year wing has been rewarded for his strong play with a spot start while the blockbuster deal between Brooklyn and Phoenix is still being finalized.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in scoring Okogie finished Thursday's 116-107 loss to the Hawks with 25 points (9-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 32 minutes.

Impact Okogie didn't get the start for the shorthanded Suns on Thursday night, but he still managed to score a team-high 25 points. The 24-year-old produced an all-around excellent game, filling up the stat sheet across the board. He doesn't typically get this kind of minutes, and likely won't with the arrival of Kevin Durant (knee) and T.J. Warren soon. That said, the Suns play again Friday, so fantasy managers should keep an eye on who's going to be active for that game.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Young scores 36 as Hawks beat short-handed Suns 116-107

Trae Young scored 25 of his 36 points in the second half and the Atlanta Hawks beat the short-handed Phoenix Suns who were still awaiting the arrival of newly acquired Kevin Durant...

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers best game of season Okogie (nose) closed with 24 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 11-15 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal across 34 minutes during Saturday's 112-107 victory over Indi...

Impact Returning to action after a one-game absence while sporting a facemask to protect his fractured nose, Okogie surprisingly emerged with his second double-double of the season. He also finished just four points off a season high, while the four blocks matched his output from his previous 14 appearances combined. Okogie's excellent all-around showing should extend him some leash in head coach Monty Williams' rotation, even while he continues to sport a protective mask for the next 2-to-3 weeks, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. However, Okogie could be one of the players at risk of losing minutes when the injury-battered Suns get Chris Paul (hip), Cameron Payne (foot), Landry Shamet (foot) and Devin Booker (groin) back in action.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Okogie Puts Up 24 Points in Saturday Night Win Against the Indiana Pacers | Phoenix Suns

JANUARY 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Okogie, Bridges lead short-handed Suns past Pacers 112-107

Josh Okogie had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Mikal Bridges added 22 points and the short-handed Phoenix Suns won their second straight game, beating the Indiana Pacers 112-107 on Sat...

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to face Indiana Okogie (nose) is available for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Okogie exited Monday's game with a nose injury and was kept out of Thursday's tilt due to the issue, but he will be available to take on the Pacers and will likely come off the bench as usual. He should see decent minutes for a shorthanded team that's missing Devin Booker (groin), Cameron Payne (foot) and Landry Shamet (foot).

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tabbed questionable Okogie (nose) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Okogie exited Monday's game with a nose injury and was kept out of Thursday's tilt due to the issue. However, he has a chance to return Saturday to the short-handed Suns, who'll be without Devin Booker (groin), Cameron Payne (foot), Landry Shamet (foot) and Cameron Johnson (rest).

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Okogie (nose) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Brooklyn.

Impact Okogie left Monday's game with a nose injury and will remain sidelined for at least one contest due to the issue. However, his absence shouldn't have a major impact on the Suns' game plan, as Cameron Johnson (knee) is expected to return Thursday following a two-month absence and should absorb the majority of Okogie's missing minutes.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain against Brooklyn Suns coach Monty Williams said he is unsure if Okogie (nose) will play in Thursday's game versus the Nets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Okogie exited Monday's game versus the Grizzlies with a nose injury. Fantasy managers should check before Thursday's contest for an official injury status. If Okogie can't suit up against the Nets, his next chance will be Saturday's matchup with Indiana.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with nose injury Okogie won't return to Monday's game against Memphis after suffering a nose injury, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact The severity of the injury is not yet known, but it's significant enough to hold Okogie out for the second half. He scored nine points (3-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and added one rebound in nine minutes of play prior to exiting. Damion Lee and Landry Shamet could be asked to shoulder more minutes in the final two quarters with Okogie unavailable.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 14 points off bench Okogie ended Wednesday's 126-97 loss to Denver with 14 points (5-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal in 34 minutes.

Impact Okogie got off to a hot start Wednesday, knocking down all four of his shot attempts in the first quarter before entering the break with 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting from the field. Unfortunately, that trend didn't continue into the second half, as the small forward went 0-for-7 over the final two quarters, adding seven boards, two assists and a steal. It was just Okogie's sixth time this season scoring in double figures while his five assists were the second most he's recorded in his 2022-23 campaign.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic, Nuggets rout Suns 126-97 for 12th straight home win

Nikola Jokic had 21 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists before sitting out the fourth quarter and the Denver Nuggets won their 12th straight home game, routing the weary and short...

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to bench Okogie is not starting in Monday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Okogie received a spot start last time out with Landry Shamet (Achilles) and Devin Booker (groin) absent but logged only 12 minutes. With Shamet back in action, Okogie will be bumped back to the bench. In the month of December, Okogie averaged 8.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 19.1 minutes per game.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Okogie will join the starting five for Friday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Okogie has become a larger part of the Suns rotation in December with Devin Booker (groin) and Cameron Payne (foot) missing large portions of the month, averaging 8.5 points and 5.1 rebounds and 19.6 minutes per game across 13 appearances. His addition to the starting lineup bounces Jock Landale back to the bench.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE