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HOU • Guard • #12
27 days ago
The lone change to the Rockets’ starting lineup for Thursday night is Okogie, who replaces Tari Eason for the second night of Houston’s back-to-back. With Dorian Finney-Smith also out, Okogie may play a bit more than he usually would, raising his fantasy ceiling slightly. He still is not someone worth rostering in most leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
HOU • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
The Rockets lost Steven Adams to a Grade 3 ankle sprain during Sunday’s win over the Pelicans, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. While Tari Eason (ankle) is available after a five-game absence, he’ll come off the bench, with Okogie receiving the starting nod.
Source: NBA Lineups
HOU • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Aaron Holiday started Houston’s last game with Tari Eason sidelined, but that won’t continue against Chicago. Holiday will head to the bench, with Okogie returning to the starting lineup, where he spent a lot of time at the beginning of the year.
Source: Lachard Binkley
HOU • Guard • #12
2 months ago
For the first time since November 14, Okogie hit double figures in a game. Also, his 16 points on Monday were a season-high for the veteran wing. The Rockets don’t rely on Okogie for offensive production, which explains why his nine shot attempts were the second-most in a game for him this season. Starting gives Okogie the opportunity to provide some value, but he still isn’t worth the risk in fantasy leagues. Leave him on the waiver wire.
HOU • Guard • #12
3 months ago
Okogie is back in the starting lineup for the first time in three games. He replaces Reed Sheppard, who can still provide solid fantasy value in a reserve role. Also, the Rockets will have Steven Adams to provide rebounds off the bench.
Source: Vanessa Richardson
HOU • Guard • #12
4 months ago
Rockets coach Ime Udoka made the switch for this game to move Steven Adams to a reserve role and bump Okogie into the starting unit. It’s unclear if this is a move that will stick or if this was just for one game. Still, it was a strong start for Okogie, who was able to contribute on defense and from beyond the arc. If he remains a starter, he won’t be worth rostering in standard leagues, but he can be streamed in deeper formats for threes and steals.
HOU • Guard • #12
4 months ago
Rockets coach Ime Udoka is shifting away from the double-big lineup, at least for one game. He could simply be experimenting with a new opening unit against a rebuilding team. Okogie has some upside to provide steals as a starter, but he isn’t a consistent contributor on offense.
Source: Erin Summers
HOU • Guard • #12
4 months ago
With the Rockets resting most of their key players in their expected regular-season rotation, Okogie started and had the ultimate “green light” in Atlanta. The former Georgia Tech standout put up excellent numbers on Thursday, but fantasy managers should know this is not the norm. Okogie will be called upon to provide solid defense off the bench, and there may be a few opportunities to knock down shots during the regular season. However, Thursday’s performance is not enough to make him a draftable player in most fantasy leagues.
HOU • Guard • #12
4 months ago
The Rockets effectively treated Tuesday’s win over the Pelicans as a dress rehearsal for the regular season, so many of the team’s stars will not play on Thursday. Many fantasy managers will have an eye on Reed Sheppard, who is not guaranteed to be a starter when the regular season begins. Matchups may dictate his place within the Rockets’ rotation, especially with Amen Thompson being a capable playmaker and Houston having excellent depth in the frontcourt. Holiday may have the best odds of landing consistent rotation minutes among Thursday’s other starters, but he is not a must-have in fantasy leagues.
Source: Danielle Lerner
HOU • Guard • #12
7 months ago
Okogie was waived by the Hornets last week. The 26-year-old shooting guard has averaged just 6.3 points per game over the course of his eight-year career, but offers substantially more on the defensive end. Okogie ranked behind only Dyson Daniels and Alex Caruso in steals per 100 possessions last season (min. 600 minutes played). Okogie continues to add to the depth the Rockets have built up this offseason.
Source: Shams Charania
CHA • Guard • #12
11 months ago
Okogie finished his year on a high note and matched Jusuf Nurkic for the team’s high in points. He provided Charlotte with some much-needed energy down the home stretch. The 26-year-old is under contract for a reasonable $7.75 million in 2025-26 and should be a reasonable end-of-rotation player next year.
CHA • Guard • #12
11 months ago
Okogie finished his year on a high note and matched Jusuf Nurkic for the team’s high in points. He provided Charlotte with some much-needed energy down the home stretch but it’s hard to see him being part of the big picture moving forward.
CHA • Guard • #12
11 months ago
Okogie and Williams will replace DaQuan Jeffries and Jusuf Nurkic for Sunday’s game. It’s unclear how much Okogie will play, but Williams should carry his usual starter workload.
CHA • Guard • #12
11 months ago
The Hornets are without Josh Green and Mark Williams for Sunday’s game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Okogie and Nurkic fill the resulting voids, and both players have deep-league streaming value in these roles.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #12
11 months ago
Okogie did not play in Friday’s loss to the Raptors, freeing up additional minutes for fellow reserve Tidjane Salaun. Salaun is questionable with an ankle injury, so there’s no guarantee he’ll be available if Okogie remains out.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #12
11 months ago
Okogie is available to appear in a game for the first time since January 31. While the veteran wing should play rotation minutes in this matchup, he is unlikely to provide enough value to impact fantasy basketball. Managers can afford to leave Okogie on the waiver wire.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #12
11 months ago
Okogie has been out of the Hornets’ lineup since January 31 after suffering a strained left hamstring. His return to action won’t significantly impact fantasy basketball, but Okogie should play rotation minutes off the bench once cleared.
Source: Rod Boone
CHA • Guard • #12
11 months ago
Okogie last played on January 31, but it sounds like he’s nearing a return with the parent club. Even if he’s back on the court before the end of the season, Okogie won’t see enough run to be impactful for fantasy hoops managers.
Source: Greensboro Swarm on Twitter
CHA • Guard • #12
11 months ago
Okogie last played on January 31, but it sounds like he’s nearing a return with the parent club. Even if he’s back on the court before the end of the season, Okogie won’t see enough run to be impactful for fantasy hoops managers.
Source: Greensboro Swarm
CHA • Guard • #12
12 months ago
Due to a strained left hamstring, Okogie has not played since January 31. While Monday’s announcement from the Hornets is a sign of progress in his recovery, the updated timeline means he’s unlikely to return to impact the playoffs in fantasy leagues. Tidjane Salaun should be a priority for the Hornets for the remainder of the season, even if he’s coming off the bench.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #12
12 months ago
Sidelined since January 31 with a strained left hamstring, Okogie will not be available Saturday night. With Tidjane Salaun possibly returning from a sprained ankle, Okogie’s continued absence will not significantly impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Charlotte Hornets