Okogie (hamstring) is available for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
It'll be Okogie's first appearance since Jan. 31 after nursing a hamstring strain. Therefore, he figures to be eased back into action initially. The veteran swingman's return will likely eat into the minutes of DaQuan Jeffries and Tidjane Salaun. Before going down, Okogie had averaged 10.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.7 steals in 21.2 minutes over his most recent seven outings.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Questionable for Tuesday
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Okogie (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Okogie continues to rehab from a left hamstring strain that has kept him out of action since Jan. 31. His questionable tag for Tuesday's game indicates that he's progressing in his recovery, and he'll likely operate under a minutes restriction upon his return. Okogie averaged 10.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 2.7 steals and 0.7 blocks over 21.1 minutes per game in the seven outings prior to his hamstring injury.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Another absence coming
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Okogie (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Okogie has been rehabbing from a hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined since Jan. 31. While he's been practicing in recent days, he doesn't have a clear timetable for his return. His next chance to feature will come against the Magic on Tuesday.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Out for Friday
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Okogie (hamstring) will not play Friday against the Thunder.
Okogie has been rehabbing from a hamstring issue that has kept him out since Jan. 31. He did complete a practice in the G League earlier this week, so a return in the near future could be on the table.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Recalled by parent club
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The Hornets have recalled Okogie (hamstring) on Tuesday after a short stint with the G League's Greensboro Swarm.
Okogie continues to nurse a left hamstring strain, which will keep him sidelined for Tuesday's game against the Hawks. The 25-year-old forward has missed 22 straight games. However, he appears to be trending toward a return to the floor for Charlotte sooner rather than later.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Assigned to G League
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Charlotte assigned Okogie to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Tuesday.
Okogie hasn't played since logging 14 minutes off the bench in a 112-104 loss to the Clippers on Jan. 31 due to a hamstring injury, and this assignment is the next stage of his rehab. He will practice in the G League on Tuesday and is likely to be recalled shortly after, at which point another update could be provided on his progress.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Out another two weeks
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The Hornets announced Monday that Okogie (hamstring) has begun individual on-court workouts and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Okogie is progressing in his recovery from a strained left hamstring, but he'll remain sidelined for at least for another couple of weeks. Until the veteran swingman is ready to return to the lineup, Nick Smith and Josh Green should remain locked into high-minute starting roles.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Still out for Monday
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Okogie (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Warriors.
Okogie's absence streak will extend to 15 games due to a strained left hamstring. His next chance to make his return to game action will come Wednesday against the Timberwolves.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Remains out Saturday
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Okogie (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Okogie hasn't played since logging 14 minutes off the bench in a 112-104 loss to the Clippers on Jan. 31 due to a hamstring injury, and the veteran forward doesn't have a clear timetable for his return. Given that the Hornets haven't updated much about his progress, he could be considered week-to-week until further details emerge about his recovery process.
The Hornets announced Saturday that Okogie underwent an additional evaluation that revealed a left hamstring strain. He will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
Okogie had already been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets and is now set to miss an extended period. With Brandon Miller (wrist) and Tre Mann (back) out for the season and with LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Cody Martin (sports hernia) facing uncertain return timelines, Okogie's absence further depletes the Hornets' guard and wing depth. The Hornets will likely need Vasilije Micic, KJ Simpson, Nick Smith, Josh Green, Nick Smith, Seth Curry and Isaiah Wong to continue to handle elevated playing time as a result.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Won't play Saturday
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Okogie (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game versus the Nuggets.
Okogie will miss Saturday's contest after suffering a left hamstring injury during Friday's game against the Clippers. With Cody Martin (abdomen) still out, Nick Smith will likely receive increased playing time. Okogie's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Washington.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Tweaks hamstring Friday
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Okogie won't return to Friday's game against the Clippers due to left hamstring tightness.
Okogie recorded eight points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three steals, two rebounds and two blocks in 14 minutes before checking out of the contest with 3:46 remaining in the third quarter due to the injury. Even his hamstring injury is deemed to be mild, Okogie will still likely face an uphill battle to gain clearance for the second leg of a back-to-back set Saturday versus the Nuggets.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Won't start Friday
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Okogie is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Okogie will head back to his regular bench role due to the return of Josh Green (foot) after a one-game absence. Okogie is averaging 6.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game when deployed off the bench -- a role he's had in all but two of his 31 regular-season appearances between Charlotte and Phoenix.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Getting start Wednesday
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Okogie is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
The Hornets will be extremely depleted for this contest, and Okogie will start at small forward due to the absence of Josh Green (foot). Okogie is averaging 10.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game over his last five appearances off the bench.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Plays well with 19 points
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Okogie ended with 19 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and four steals across 25 minutes during Monday's 112-107 loss to the Lakers.
This was Okogie's second-best scoring effort of the season. He seems to be enjoying life with his new team, posting averages of 10.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 3.0 steals and 1.6 three-pointers in 21.6 minutes in his last five games. Given the structure of his contract, however, he could be flipped again at the deadline -- he's owed a non-guaranteed $7.75 million in 2025-26.
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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Posts first double-double of season
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Okogie recorded 16 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 9-12 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and three steals across 31 minutes during Friday's 102-97 loss to Portland.
With Cody Martin appearing to aggravate a groin injury, Okogie stepped up off Charlotte's bench with his first double-double of the campaign. He even fell just one point shy of the team lead in scoring. That said, the 26-year-old swingman hasn't played a steady role for the Hornets this season, so fantasy managers should take a wait-and-see approach before considering adding Okogie from waiver wires despite Friday's outburst.
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