Josh Okogie Heads to Bench for Wednesday's Game, Role Diminishes After Previous Starting Stint

Josh Okogie will come off the bench for Wednesday's game in Cleveland. Last season, he played a significant role for the Suns, starting the final 25 games and averaging 11.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and 1.7 three-pointers, ranking 158th in standard formats during that period. However, with the team adding multiple rotation pieces this offseason, his expanded role is unlikely to be sustained. Historically, Okogie has been a defensive specialist with a low usage rate, averaging 5.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in a prior season, ranking 307th in per-game fantasy production. Despite showing incremental improvements in his sophomore year with the Timberwolves, his offensive game has remained limited, making him a deep-league fantasy target at best, with his value primarily tied to defensive stats.