Josh Okogie SG/SF HOU Mon 7/8/19 2:38 AM
Josh Okogie
SG/SF HOU
Okogie totaled 15 points (4-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds and three blocks across 22 minutes in Sunday's 90-66 win over the Hawks in the Las Vegas Summer League.
EDGE Analysis
Timberwolves fans and fantasy players alike are very familiar with Okogie, who served as an ample injury replacement in Minnesota's backcourt last season. Okogie is currently in the driver's seat for a starting role, but he'll face some competition from rookie Jarrett Culver and Keita Bates-Diop.
Josh Okogie SG/SF HOU Sat 4/6/19 1:03 AM
Josh Okogie
SG/SF HOU
Okogie had six points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five steals, and two assists in 22 minutes during Friday's 111-109 win over the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
Okogie finished with a career high in steals despite playing less than half the game. The 20-year-old rookie continues to put forth admirable effort on the defensive end, but his inefficient and inconsistent offense limits his value to deeper formats.
Josh Okogie SG/SF HOU Fri 3/29/19 11:42 PM
Josh Okogie
SG/SF HOU
Okogie contributed 21 points (6-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, four steals, and one assist in 41 minutes during Friday's 131-130 overtime win against the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
Okogie matched his career high scoring total, posting 21 points for the third time this season and the second time across the last six games. Moreover, Okogie has reached double figures in scoring in five of the last six contests. He also matched his career high in steals in this one, as he delivered one of his top performances against the two-time defending champions.
Josh Okogie SG/SF HOU Sat 3/23/19 10:47 PM
Josh Okogie
SG/SF HOU
Okogie collected 17 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block in 33 minutes during Saturday's 112-99 win over the Grizzlies.
EDGE Analysis
Okogie filled up the stat sheet while earning at least 30 minutes and reaching double figures in scoring for the fourth straight game. With the Timberwolves dealing with a laundry list of injuries (Robert Covington, Derrick Rose, Jeff Teague all out for the rest of the season, Luol Deng and Taj Gibson listed as day-to-day), Okogie is likely to continue receiving a lot of playing time across the last nine games of his rookie campaign.
Josh Okogie SG/SF HOU Tue 3/19/19 11:19 PM
Josh Okogie
SG/SF HOU
Okogie produced 19 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, three steals and an assist over 30 minutes in the Timberwolves' loss to the Warriors on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Okogie drew another start on Tuesday and played heavy minutes. He's now averaged 20 points per game over his last two contests and will look to continue building momentum on Thursday at Charlotte.
Josh Okogie SG/SF HOU Mon 3/18/19 12:09 AM
Josh Okogie
SG/SF HOU
Okogie tallied 21 points (8-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 35 minutes during Sunday's 117-102 loss to Houston.
EDGE Analysis
Okogie matched his career-high with 21 points on 8-of-14 shooting in Sunday's loss. To put this in context, Okogie had scored a total of 21 points over his past seven games. This would appear to be an outlier for the rookie, however, he is going to get plenty of opportunity moving forward. The Timberwolves are now basically out of playoff contention meaning Robert Covington (knee) could be shut down for the remainder of the season. If that is the case, Okogie would likely remain in the starting lineup but is typically more of a steals streamer in 12-team leagues.
Josh Okogie SG/SF HOU Mon 3/4/19 4:54 AM
Josh Okogie
SG/SF HOU
Okogie had just two points, two rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 16 minutes during Sunday's 135-121 loss to Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Okogie found himself in early foul trouble and was never able to work himself into the game. Okogie has shown flashes during his time as the starter, however, Robert Covington (ankle) appears close to returning. This will likely see Okogie head back to the bench, nullifying any value he has right now.
Josh Okogie SG/SF HOU Thu 2/28/19 1:00 AM
Josh Okogie
SG/SF HOU
Okogie registered 15 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one block across 33 minutes in Wednesday's 131-123 overtime loss to the Hawks.
EDGE Analysis
Okogie has earned his stay in the starting rotation, complimenting the others around him well and being efficient with his touches. That being said, Okogie has attempted double-digit field goals in just two of his last 10 games, which should cause fans to temper expectations of his role in the offense. Okogie is still figuring out the nuances of The League, but has developed nicely so far, so much so that he's locked in a consistent starting job.
Josh Okogie SG/SF HOU Sun 2/24/19 12:04 PM
Josh Okogie
SG/SF HOU
Okogie generated 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal across 18 minutes in the Timberwolves' 140-128 loss to the Bucks on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Despite his abbreviated time on the court, Okogie generated an impressive scoring tally with one of his most impressive shooting nights of the season. The 20-year-old has now seen minutes in the teens for three straight contests, but he's shot 46.7 percent or better in four of the last five games, leading to solid production relative to playing time. While still a secondary figure in terms of usage, the 2018 first-round pick retains value in deeper leagues and as a DFS punt play.
Josh Okogie SG/SF HOU Mon 1/28/19 1:27 PM
Josh Okogie
SG/SF HOU
Okogie was limited to three points (1-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 30 minutes Sunday in the Timberwolves' 125-111 loss to the Jazz.
EDGE Analysis
Okogie's shooting has been dismal since he erupted for 21 points in 25 minutes Jan. 22 in Phoenix. Over the past three games, Okogie has tallied 19 points combined while shooting 6-for-32 (18.8 percent) from the field. The rookie continues to see heavy run while all of Robert Covington (ankle), Derrick Rose (ankle), Jeff Teague (foot) and Tyus Jones (ankle) have missed time, but his erratic shooting has sapped most of his fantasy utility.