JOSH OKOGIE NEWS

Questionable Friday Okogie (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact If available, Okogie could continue to see an increased workload due to the absence of Devin Booker (groin). Over his past nine appearances, Okogie has averaged 9.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals in 19.3 minutes.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will not dress Tuesday Okogie (hip) will not suit up for Tuesday's game versus the Wizards.

Impact Okogie left Monday's game versus the Lakers with right hip soreness and was unable to return. It's not surprising that he won't be able to give it a go 24 hours later, making his next chance to suit up Friday versus the Grizzlies.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down early Okogie won't return to Monday's game against the Lakers due to right hip soreness.

Impact Okogie looked uncomfortable after heading to the sideline in the second half, and the team ruled him out shortly thereafter. He'll be considered day-to-day until more information on his injury comes to light.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Booker scores 58 points, leads Suns to huge comeback win

Devin Booker scored a season-high 58 points, using one of the best scoring efforts of his career to nearly single-handedly push the Phoenix Suns past the New Orleans Pelicans 118-1...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts double-double in victory Okogie finished Thursday's 111-95 win over the Clippers with 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 25 minutes.

Impact Okogie's double-double off the bench Thursday was his first of the season. The 24-year-old forward is averaging 10.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks in 20.1 minutes across his last seven games.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench Okogie finished with 10 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 111-97 loss to Houston.

Impact Okogie totaled just five points over his last two appearances, but he saw more looks from the floor Tuesday and converted 50 percent of his field-goal attempts. He's played at least 20 minutes in four of the last six matchups and has averaged 10.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 19.3 minutes per game during that time.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Erupts for career-high 28 Okogie finished with 28 points (8-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 23 minutes in Wednesday's 125-98 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Okogie appeared to be one of the top candidates to see his a role reduction Wednesday with Chris Paul (heel) and Torrey Craig (groin) making their returns from multi-game absences, but that didn't materialize. Instead, Okogie was one of the few bright spots in the blowout loss, as he surpassed his previous career-high total in scoring by five points thanks to some sharp shooting from the charity stripe and three-point line. The Celtics were able to turn the game into a blowout by halftime, which likely opened up more playing time and usage for Okogie than anticipated while none of the starters cleared 25 minutes. As such, fantasy managers should view Okogie's performance as an extreme outlier, though the 24-year-old has likely at least bought himself some security in head coach Monty Williams' rotation.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum, Brown lead Celtics to easy 125-98 win over Suns

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each cored 25 points, Malcolm Brodgon added 16 off the bench and the Boston Celtics embarrassed the Phoenix Suns 125-98 on Wednesday night

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid all-around showing Okogie finished Monday's 130-111 loss to the Mavericks with 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 28 minutes.

Impact Okogie shot with efficiency from the field and knocked down a pair of threes, notching his first converted triple since Nov. 20 against the Knicks. Monday also marked his first time scoring in double figures this season. Okogie has been seeing a significant bump in playing time within the first week of December, logging 26 and now 28 minutes in his first two matchups after averaging 6.5 minutes through his first 17 games of the 2022-23 campaign.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic, Mavericks preserve big lead, roll past Suns 130-111

Luka Doncic scored 33 points, Spencer Dinwiddie added 21 and the Dallas Mavericks preserved a big lead against the Phoenix Suns this time in a 130-111 victory

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All-around showing off bench Okogie provided nine points (4-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and three steals across 26 minutes during Sunday's 133-95 victory over the Spurs.

Impact Okogie led the team in rebounds off the bench, finishing one point and four assists shy of a triple-double while setting season-high marks in all three categories as well as minutes played and steals. Okogie has scored five or more points three times this season.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ties season-high seven points Okogie produced seven points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 14 minutes during Friday's 108-102 win over the Pistons.

Impact Okogie tied his season-high seven points while also contributing a season-high two steals. However, his role is set to be reduced with Landry Shamet (concussion) expected back Saturday and Chris Paul (heel) shortly thereafter.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Okogie (hamstring) will suit up for Friday's game against the Jazz, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Okogie was questionable to play due to right hamstring soreness but received the green light for Friday's game in Utah.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Okogie is considered questionable for Friday's game against the Jazz due to a sore right hamstring, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Okogie only saw nine minutes of action in Monday's loss to the Heat, so it's unclear if the hamstring issue popped up during the game or sometime during practice. Okogie has only eclipsed 10 minutes in two games this season, so if he's forced to miss Friday's contest, his absence shouldn't affect the Suns' rotation much.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Had to go get that one': Josh Okogie denies taller JaMychal Green with big block in Suns romp of Warriors In a game the two teams combined for 249 points, Josh Okogie delivered the game's biggest defensive play in Phoenix's 130-119 win over Golde...

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Minimal role again Monday Okogie racked up one rebound, one assist and one steal over seven minutes during Monday's 113-112 loss to the Heat.

Impact Okogie continues to be an afterthought for fantasy managers after logging fewer than 10 minutes for the fourth consecutive game. Given his season high in scoring is just four points and he has failed to score in seven games, his value even in deeper formats is non-existent at the moment.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Okogie (hamstring) is in the starting five Wednesday versus the Kings.

Impact Though nursing a sore hamstring, Okogie will return to the lineup as expected. He'll get an opportunity to shake off any remaining rust before the regular season opens next Wednesday against the Mavericks.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Wednesday Okogie (hamstring) is probable for Wednesday's preseason game against the Kings, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Okogie played through the injury during Monday's preseason game against the Nuggets, posting three points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one rebound in 15 minutes. He turned the ball over four times. The former 20th overall pick from 2018 may struggle to be an every-game player for Phoenix.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Monday Okogie (hamstring) is available to play in Monday's exhibition matchup against the Nuggets, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Okogie has been dealing with a hamstring injury throughout the start of the preseason, but the 24-year-old guard is available to make his exhibition debut with the Suns on Monday. This is Okogie's first year with Phoenix after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Timberwolves.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tweaks hamstring Okogie has been limited in training camp due to a left hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Okogie's injury does not seem to be too serious. While he may miss some time in the preseason, there is no indication that he will miss any regular season action. Okogie will likely be a defensive option off the bench for the Suns when he returns.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minus owner Sarver, Suns return for another run at NBA title

The Phoenix Suns are bringing back most of their star players in an effort to win an elusive NBA title

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins Phoenix Okogie and the Suns agreed to a one-year contract Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Okogie's playing time has decreased each of the past two seasons, and he garnered just 10.5 minutes per game in 49 appearances last season with the Timberwolves. He'll be a depth option for Phoenix and may not be an every-game player.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Okogie to Phoenix | HoopsHype Shams Charania: Free agent Josh Okogie has agreed to a one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What's the buzz on Twi...

JULY 3, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Scores 13 in bench role Okogie ended with 13 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 21 minutes during Sunday's 124-120 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Okogie hasn't been part of the rotation recently, but he saw increased work in Sunday's regular-season finale since the Timberwolves rested most of their key contributors. In spite of his encouraging performance Sunday, Okogie is unlikely to see much run during the play-in tournament.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In appreciation of Josh Okogie, whose selfless season has set the tone for Timberwolves' success Teammate Jordan McLaughlin on Okogie: "He’s a team player. He doesn’t complain about minutes. ... We couldn’t ask for a better teammate."

APRIL 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM