Okogie started at small forward and scored six points with five rebounds, two blocks and two steals in 21 minutes in Wednesday's season-opening win over Houston. Okogie got the start, but head coach Chris Finch said the fifth spot in the lineup will be based on matchups, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Okogie got the nod as Minnesota's fifth starter, but the T-Wolves plan to rotate that spot with Taurean Prince and Jarred Vanderbilt as the top options, according to Krawczynski. Okogie drew praise for his defense Wednesday and looks set to get the most playing time when the T-Wolves don't need additional size in the front court. As more of a defensive specialist, he won't add much offense for fantasy purposes.

Okogie is listed as a starter for Wednesday's season opener against the Rockets, freelance NBA reporter Dane Moore reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old started in just 37 contests out of his 59 appearances last season but is listed as a starter for Minnesota's opening game of the year. Okogie's start does confirm fellow teammate Malik Beasley will start the season off of the bench. Regardless, the Georgia Tech product will continue to split minutes amongst the likes of Beasley, Jaden McDaniels and Jarred Vanderbilt this season.

Okogie (ankle) will be available for Wednesday's opener against the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Okogie has recovered from right ankle soreness that bothered him during the preseason. He's likely to see minutes in the low-to-mid-20s this season. Last year, he averaged 5.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 20.3 minutes.

Okogie (ankle) was an active participant during team practice Sunday, according to Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

EDGE Analysis

Okogie's practice participation suggests he is likely to be available Wednesday versus Houston. If less than 100 percent now, the forward still has three more days of recovery time.

Okogie (ankle) is out for Thursday's preseason game at Brooklyn.

EDGE Analysis

Taurean Prince is the Timberwolves' starting small forward Thursday. Okogie will sit out at least one more game and try to be healthy before their 2021-22 season opener Wednesday versus Houston.

Okogie (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Thursday's bout with the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Okogie missed Monday's preseason game due to the ankle injury but is now questionable for the Timberwolves preseason finale on Thursday. Even if he isn't able to suit up Thursday, he is trending in the right direction and it seems as though he will be ready for the season opener next Wednesday.

Okogie (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's preseason game against the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

Okogie was previously listed as questionable due to right ankle soreness, and the team has elected to hold him out, likely as a precaution. He should have a chance to appear in his team's final preseason contest Thursday in Brooklyn.

Okogie is dealing with right ankle soreness and is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear when Okogie picked up the injury, but it doesn't appear to be serious. If he is unable to suit up Monday, Taurean Prince will likely see extended minutes in the exhibition contest.

Okogie is starting Monday's exhibition against New Oreleans.

EDGE Analysis

Okogie was used off the bench down the stretch of the 2020 campaign, but he'll get a shot to run with the first unit Monday night to kick off the preseason. He averaged 5.4 points, 2.6 boards and 1.1 assists through 59 contests a season ago, all down from his 2019 totals.

Okogie will come off the bench Friday against the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Both Ricky Rubio and D'Angelo Russell will start Friday, and Okogie will be pushed to the bench. In 16 appearances off the bench this season, he's averaged 3.6 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 16.0 minutes.