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Rockets Sign Josh Okogie to Fill 15th Roster Spot
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 22 – Josh Okogie signed a fully guaranteed one-year, $3.1 million contract to strengthen Houston Rockets' perimeter defense under coach Ime Udoka's system, filling their 14th roster spot.
- The Houston Rockets signed Nigerian-American wing Josh Okogie to a one-year, $3.1 million contract on July 22, 2025, filling their 15th roster spot.
- Okogie, entering his eighth NBA season and represented by Klutch Sports, was waived by the Charlotte Hornets after failing to find a trade partner by the July 15 deadline.
- Okogie averaged career highs with 8.9 points and 1.8 steals per game last season over 15 appearances with the Hornets and has played 416 career games since being drafted in 2018.
- During his 274 minutes on court, the Rockets had a +2.6 net rating compared to-13.7 when he sat, highlighting his defensive impact on wing along with players like Dorian Finney-Smith and Tari Eason.
- Okogie's signing adds perimeter defense to a Rockets team rebuilt around coach Ime Udoka and star Kevin Durant, supporting their aim for a competitive resurgence in the 2025-26 season.
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