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March 28, 2026
Phased out of rotation
Okogie (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Friday in the Rockets' 119-109 win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis
After playing single-digit minutes in four of the Rockets' previous five contests, Okogie finally dropped out of the rotation entirely along with Dorian Finney-Smith while head coach Ime Udoka went with Tari Eason and Jae'Sean Tate as the team's reserve options at forward. Okogie's declining role has come while the 27-year-old has shot just 40 percent from the field since the calendar flipped to 2026.
March 24, 2026
Non-factor again in loss
Okogie racked up zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound in two minutes during Monday's 132-124 loss to Chicago.
Analysis
Okogie has been mostly a non-factor this season, despite the fact that, for a period of time, he was inserted into the starting lineup. He has now appeared in 16 straight games, averaging 3.3 points and 0.8 three-pointers in 12.6 minutes per contest. While the Rockets seem destined to make the playoffs, depth could certainly be an issue when it matters most.
