Josh Okogie SG/SF HOU Wed 3/1/23 6:37 PM
Josh Okogie
SG/SF HOU
Okogie will start alongside Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Deandre Ayton for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.
EDGE Analysis
Okogie has been hot over the past six games, posting averages of 18.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 3.0 triples and 2.0 steals per contest on 53.4 percent shooting from the field, but the scoring will surely take a hit with the addition of Kevin Durant. Still, he's worth holding to see what he'll be able to do with this new starting group. Torrey Craig will head to the bench.
Josh Okogie SG/SF HOU Fri 2/17/23 1:45 AM
Josh Okogie
SG/SF HOU
Okogie finished Thursday's 116-107 loss to the Clippers with 24 points (9-16 FG, 6-12 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and three steals in 41 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Okogie continued on his merry way Thursday, adding to easily the best stretch of his career. He has scored at least 17 points in four straight games, putting up second-round value in nine-category formats. Anyone who managed to snap him up has to be thrilled with his production, although we are obviously working on borrowed time here. With Kevin Durant likely to return from a knee injury not long after the All-Star break, Okogie's run could soon be a thing of the past. With that said, until we have a firm date for Durant's return, managers can simply roll with Okogie and enjoy the good times.
Josh Okogie SG/SF HOU Wed 2/15/23 1:14 PM
Josh Okogie
SG/SF HOU
Okogie posted 19 points (8-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds and three assists in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 120-109 victory over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
The defensive-minded wing was kept out of the rotation for three straight games at the beginning of February, but he's seen an increased workload with Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson gone and Kevin Durant (knee) not yet available. Okogie drew a second consecutive start Tuesday and played at least 30 minutes in a third straight game. Since being reinserted into the rotation, he's averaged 20.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals in 35.3 minutes while shooting 55.0 percent from the field and 60 percent from deep. This hot streak is likely unsustainable, but Okogie figures to remain a prominent part of Phoenix's plans while Devin Booker (groin) works his way back to full strength and Durant remains sidelined.
Josh Okogie SG/SF HOU Fri 2/10/23 6:40 PM
Josh Okogie
SG/SF HOU
Okogie will start Friday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite being healthy, Okogie didn't see any action in three straight games before exploding for a team-high 25 points during Thursday's loss to the Hawks. The fifth-year wing has been rewarded for his strong play with a spot start while the blockbuster deal between Brooklyn and Phoenix is still being finalized.
Josh Okogie SG/SF HOU Thu 2/9/23 11:29 PM
Josh Okogie
SG/SF HOU
Okogie finished Thursday's 116-107 loss to the Hawks with 25 points (9-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 32 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Okogie didn't get the start for the shorthanded Suns on Thursday night, but he still managed to score a team-high 25 points. The 24-year-old produced an all-around excellent game, filling up the stat sheet across the board. He doesn't typically get this kind of minutes, and likely won't with the arrival of Kevin Durant (knee) and T.J. Warren soon. That said, the Suns play again Friday, so fantasy managers should keep an eye on who's going to be active for that game.
Josh Okogie SG/SF HOU Sun 1/22/23 11:31 AM
Josh Okogie
SG/SF HOU
Okogie (nose) closed with 24 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 11-15 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal across 34 minutes during Saturday's 112-107 victory over Indiana.
EDGE Analysis
Returning to action after a one-game absence while sporting a facemask to protect his fractured nose, Okogie surprisingly emerged with his second double-double of the season. He also finished just four points off a season high, while the four blocks matched his output from his previous 14 appearances combined. Okogie's excellent all-around showing should extend him some leash in head coach Monty Williams' rotation, even while he continues to sport a protective mask for the next 2-to-3 weeks, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. However, Okogie could be one of the players at risk of losing minutes when the injury-battered Suns get Chris Paul (hip), Cameron Payne (foot), Landry Shamet (foot) and Devin Booker (groin) back in action.
Josh Okogie SG/SF HOU Sat 1/21/23 7:27 PM
Josh Okogie
SG/SF HOU
Okogie (nose) is available for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Okogie exited Monday's game with a nose injury and was kept out of Thursday's tilt due to the issue, but he will be available to take on the Pacers and will likely come off the bench as usual. He should see decent minutes for a shorthanded team that's missing Devin Booker (groin), Cameron Payne (foot) and Landry Shamet (foot).
Josh Okogie SG/SF HOU Fri 1/20/23 7:30 PM
Josh Okogie
SG/SF HOU
Okogie (nose) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Okogie exited Monday's game with a nose injury and was kept out of Thursday's tilt due to the issue. However, he has a chance to return Saturday to the short-handed Suns, who'll be without Devin Booker (groin), Cameron Payne (foot), Landry Shamet (foot) and Cameron Johnson (rest).
Josh Okogie SG/SF HOU Wed 1/18/23 6:39 PM
Josh Okogie
SG/SF HOU
Okogie (nose) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Brooklyn.
EDGE Analysis
Okogie left Monday's game with a nose injury and will remain sidelined for at least one contest due to the issue. However, his absence shouldn't have a major impact on the Suns' game plan, as Cameron Johnson (knee) is expected to return Thursday following a two-month absence and should absorb the majority of Okogie's missing minutes.
Josh Okogie SG/SF HOU Wed 1/18/23 2:44 PM
Josh Okogie
SG/SF HOU
Suns coach Monty Williams said he is unsure if Okogie (nose) will play in Thursday's game versus the Nets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Okogie exited Monday's game versus the Grizzlies with a nose injury. Fantasy managers should check before Thursday's contest for an official injury status. If Okogie can't suit up against the Nets, his next chance will be Saturday's matchup with Indiana.