Josh Okogie has agreed to a one-year deal worth $3.1 million with the Houston Rockets. At 26 years old, he is entering his 8th NBA season and has averaged 6.3 points over 416 career games. Last season, Okogie achieved career highs in several shooting metrics but only played 40 games. His defensive prowess is underscored by an average of 1.2 steals per game, ranking highly among players with similar game counts. He was drafted 20th in 2018 by the Timberwolves, later playing for the Suns before joining the Hornets last season.
Josh Okogie, a free agent forward, has signed a one-year, $3.1 million deal with the Houston Rockets. He is known for his defense, averaging 6.3 points over 416 career games.
In the previous season, Okogie achieved career highs in field goal percentage and three-point field goal percentage, although he only played in 40 games.
His defensive capabilities were highlighted by a career-high average of 1.2 steals, ranking fourth in steals per 36 minutes among players with 40 or more games.
Okogie was initially drafted 20th overall in 2018 by the Minnesota Timberwolves and later played for the Phoenix Suns before a trade to the Hornets.
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