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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Hornets' Josh Okogie: Traded to Charlotte
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The Hornets acquired Okogie and a 2026 second-round draft pick and two 2031 second-round draft picks from the Suns on Wednesday in exchange for center Nick Richards and a 2025 second-round draft pick, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
While the Suns get much-needed help at center, Okogie's outlook may not dramatically change for the better as heads to Charlotte. Okogie had averaged 6.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, 0.8 steals, 0.6 assists, 0.6 three-pointers and 0.4 blocks over 14.0 minutes per game across 25 appearances on the season, but he recently fell out of the Phoenix rotation. He could find himself behind Brandon Miller, Josh Green, Cody Martin and Nick Smith for minutes on the wing in Charlotte.
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Suns' Josh Okogie: Near double-double vs. Warriors
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Okogie closed Saturday's 109-105 loss to the Warriors with 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, two blocks and two steals over 31 minutes.
Okogie co-led the Suns in rebounding Saturday with Mason Plumlee, and the former was one board shy of registering his first double-double of the season. Royce O'Neale left Saturday's game after rolling his left ankle, and a prolonged absence would open the door for Okogie to see more playing time off the bench.
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Suns' Josh Okogie: Plays well in loss
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Okogie notched 11 points (3-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 25 minutes during Monday's 109-99 loss to Orlando.
The Suns have dropped four games in a row as they continue to be battered by injuries, mainly to Kevin Durant (calf) and Bradley Beal (calf). Okogie has been a bright spot, however, producing averages of 14.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 three-pointers in that span. He'll continue to be on the streaming radar until the Suns get some reinforcements.
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Suns' Josh Okogie: Moving to bench
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Okogie won't start Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Bradley Beal (calf) and Kevin Durant (calf) remain sidelined, but the Suns are rolling out a two-center lineup with Mason Plumlee and Jusuf Nurkic surrounded by Tyus Jones, Devin Booker and rookie Ryan Dunn. In four appearances off the bench this season, Okogie has averaged 10.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 15.3 minutes per game.
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Suns' Josh Okogie: Leads team with 15 points
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Okogie registered 15 points (4-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-9 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 99-83 loss to the Thunder.
Okogie continues to produce while the rest of the first unit continues to struggle. Even with a move to the bench in the last game, Okogie fired a season-high 25 points over 29 minutes, prompting a move back into the starting five. His rebounding totals have been a great aid in the effort to make up for Kevin Durant's (calf) lost production.
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Suns' Josh Okogie: Moves to starting role Friday
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Okogie is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Okogie jumps to the starting lineup in place of Royce O'Neale after delivering his best outing of the campaign in the loss to the Kings on Wednesday. He finished with 25 points and eight rebounds off the bench in that contest.
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Suns' Josh Okogie: Helps plug holes in loss
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Okogie notched 25 points (10-15 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 127-104 loss to the Kings.
The Suns are flailing amid injuries to Bradley Beal (calf), Kevin Durant (calf) and Grayson Allen (hamstring), but Okogie did an excellent job in propping up the offense. He led the team in points by a wide margin and was the second-best rebounder as well. His stat line is an indication that his game is rounding into form after a hamstring injury held him out for the first eight games of the season.
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Suns' Josh Okogie: Makes season debut
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Okogie (hamstring) scored six points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) in five minutes off the bench in Friday's 114-113 win over the Mavericks.
Okogie missed the Suns' first five games of the season while recovering from a right hamstring strain before he was cleared to play ahead of last Saturday's 103-97 win over the Trail Blazers. He didn't play in that contest nor any of the two games that followed, but the absence of rookie Ryan Dunn (ankle) opened up a spot in the rotation for Okogie on Friday. Dunn is viewed as day-to-day, and if he returns to action Sunday versus the Kings, Okogie will likely drop back out of the rotation.
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Suns' Josh Okogie: Cleared to make debut Saturday
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Okogie (hamstring) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Okogie is cleared to make his season debut after missing the first five games of the season due to a right hamstring strain. Okogie will likely see a limited role at first, as Ryan Dunn and Royce O'Neale have thrived to start the campaign.
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Suns' Josh Okogie: Won't play Monday
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Okogie (hamstring) is out for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Okogie will miss a fourth straight game to kick off the season due to a hamstring strain. Damion Lee and Monte Morris will likely see extended run once again in Okogie's absence.
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Suns' Josh Okogie: Another absence coming
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Okogie (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game versus the Mavericks.
Okogie's absence streak will extend to three games to begin the season Saturday while dealing with a hamstring injury. There is no timetable for Okogie's return, but his next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with the Lakers.
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Suns' Josh Okogie: Out Friday
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Okogie (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Okogie missed the season-opening win over the Clippers and will now miss a second consecutive contest. Hamstring injuries are tricky, so the Suns are being cautious with the seventh-year forward. Okogie's next chance to play will come against the Mavericks on Saturday in the second half of a back-to-back set.
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Suns' Josh Okogie: Doesn't play Thursday
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Okogie (hamstring) didn't play in Thursday's 128-122 preseason loss against the Lakers.
Okogie didn't suit up for the Suns' preseason finale, and his availability for the start of the regular season against the Clippers on Oct. 23 is in serious jeopardy. Okogie is expected to have a steady role off the bench if healthy, though that's a big if for him at the moment.