Okogie won't start Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
With Tari Eason (leg) back in the lineup, Okogie will retreat to the bench. Over his last five appearances with the second unit, the 27-year-old wing has averaged 2.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 15.6 minutes per tilt.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Starting Thursday
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Okogie is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Hawks, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Okogie will return to the starting unit with Tari Eason (rest) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith and Alperen Sengun. In 27 starts this season, Okogie has posted averages of 6.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.1 triples and 1.5 steals per game.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Shifts back to bench
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Okogie isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Okogie will retreat to a bench role Monday with Tari Eason set to return from a right ankle injury. Okogie hasn't impressed as a reserve recently, as he's been held to zero points in three of his last five bench appearances.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Struggles in start
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Okogie racked up five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-3 FT), one rebound and one steal across 17 minutes during Tuesday's 111-106 victory over San Antonio.
Okogie remained in the starting lineup but logged fewer than 20 minutes for the second straight game. With head coach Ime Udoka seemingly against starting Reed Sheppard, Okogie has been able to stick as a meaningful part of the rotation despite his lack of production. As a player who is averaging 5.5 points and 1.0 steals in 19.5 minutes per game this season, Okogie warrants no real fantasy attention.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Back in starting lineup Tuesday
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Okogie is in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Spurs on Tuesday, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Okogie was moved to the bench for Sunday's loss to the Pelicans after starting in the three prior games. However, he'll return to the starting lineup Tuesday in the absence of Steven Adams, who is out indefinitely due to a Grade 3 left ankle sprain that he suffered against New Orleans on Sunday. As a starter this season, Okogie is averaging 6.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.1 threes and 1.5 steals over 23.9 minutes per game.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Back to bench Sunday
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Okogie is not in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Pelicans on Sunday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Okogie started in each of the Rockets' last three games, though he accumulated just 10 points over that span. He'll revert to a reserve role Sunday while Steven Adams enters Houston's starting lineup.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Starting role yields very little
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Okogie contributed one point (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 110-105 victory over Minnesota.
Okogie remained in the starting lineup, logging a season-high 33 minutes in the process. While the playing time was certainly encouraging, the same can't be said for his production. With Tari Eason on the verge of returning from an ankle injury, Okogie will likely shift back to a bench role in the near future. Even as a starter, he holds no value in fantasy, outside of the deepest formats.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Starting Tuesday vs. Chicago
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Okogie is in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Bulls on Tuesday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Okogie has averaged just 9.8 minutes off the bench over the Rockets' last five games, but he'll enter the starting lineup for the first time since Dec. 23 while Aaron Holiday comes off the bench. Over his last nine starts, Okogie averaged 6.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.1 threes and 1.0 steals over 24.4 minutes per game.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Barely visible in win
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Okogie amassed zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) across nine minutes during Monday's 100-97 victory over the Suns.
Okogie failed to record a single stat, logging no more than 13 minutes for the sixth time in the past seven games. Head coach Ime Udoka continues to throw out some confusing lineups, with Okogie typically starting or barely seeing the floor. Even when he has been afforded starter-level minutes, Okogie is nowhere near being a viable fantasy asset. He can be safely ignored in all standard formats.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Quiet off bench Thursday
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Okogie amassed zero points (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) over 10 minutes during Thursday's 119-96 victory over the Lakers.
Okogie was limited to a minor role as he moved out of the starting lineup for the first time since Dec. 1. The disappointing performance lowered his 2025-26 season averages to 6.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He's unlikely to regain significant playing time for now while both Kevin Durant and Tari Eason are fit.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Solid line in loss
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Okogie finished with 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes during Thursday's 133-128 overtime loss to New Orleans.
The Rockets continue to trust Okogie with stable workloads, as his versatility on both ends of the court has made him an invaluable part of the rotation. Over his last five games, he's averaging 9.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 23.7 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Scores eight points in win
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Okogie posted eight points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Thursday's 115-113 victory over the Clippers.
Okogie continues to play a key role for Houston, though his fantasy impact isn't as good as his real-life impact. Across 22 appearances, Okogie holds averages of 6.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 three-pointers.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Sliding to second unit
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Okogie will come off the bench in Sunday's game against the Jazz, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
With Kevin Durant (personal) back in action, Okogie will retreat to the second unit. Over four outings off the bench this season, the 27-year-old swingman has averaged 6.0 points and 2.3 rebounds in 14.0 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Back in starting five
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Okogie is starting Monday's game against the Suns, Matt Young of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Okogie and Reed Sheppard will join the first unit with Steven Adams coming off the bench and Kevin Durant (personal) out. Okogie has had plenty of run as a starter this season, averaging 7.8 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.9 steals in 10 chances with the starting five.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Headed to bench
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Okogie will come off the bench for Wednesday's game in Cleveland, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is going big, starting Steven Adams and Alperen Sengun to match the Cavaliers' more traditional frontcourt, so Okogie will head back to the second unit. As a member of the reserves this season, Okogie owns averages of 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers per contest.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Scores 13 in win
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Okogie ended Wednesday's 124-109 victory over Memphis with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and two steals in 24 minutes.
Okogie has worked wonders for the Rockets since joining the starting lineup, averaging 9.4 points, 1.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.0 threes made in five games (Houston is 5-0 in that stretch). In a lineup headlined by Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, Okogie is not needed to score as much offensively but is capable of hitting open shots if necessary, shooting 51.7 percent from the field and 55.6 percent from three in those five starts.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Scores 10 points with two triples
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Okogie provided 10 points (4-5 FG), one rebound, two assists, two triples and one turnover through 24 minutes as a starter during Wednesday's 139-121 win over the Raptors.
"[Okogie] knows his role," Rockets head coach Ime Udoka stated during a recent interview, explaining his decision to move Okogie into the first unit. "He's keeping it simple. He brings the physicality and aggressiveness on the defensive side of the ball. Knows how to play off other guys and then fits in with the areas we like: Crashing the glass, slashing, making plays, second opportunities." Since being inserted into the first unit, the Rockets have rattled off two straight wins, so for now, he looks to be locked in as a starter.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Enters starting five
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Okogie is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Nets, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Okogie will move into the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the first two games, during which he averaged 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 18.5 minutes. He'll replace big man Steven Adams, giving the Rockets a smaller and quicker starting unit.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Scores eight points Tuesday
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Okogie racked up eight points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 125-124 double-overtime loss to the Thunder.
Okogie saw a decent role during his Houston debut, though that could change when the Rockets get some reinforcements back -- Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) are currently still sidelined. Okogie is more of a defensive specialist with a low usage rate, limiting his overall upside in fantasy formats.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Tallies 28 points in start
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Okogie compiled 28 points (8-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 10-12 FT), three rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals in 32 minutes during Thursday's preseason win over the Hawks.
Okogie had his best game of the preseason, thrust into a starting role after it was announced Houston would be resting the majority of its starting five. Okogie signed a one-year deal with the Rockets during the offseason, providing the team with a proven defensive asset. While he is unlikely to play consistent minutes, he will be ready to go whenever his name is called.
