The Charlotte Hornets introduced at present that further analysis on ahead Josh Okogie’s left hamstring revealed a left hamstring pressure. He suffered the damage within the third quarter of Charlotte’s recreation in opposition to the LA Clippers final evening. Okogie is listed as out tonight in opposition to the Denver Nuggets and will likely be reevaluated in three weeks. Further updates on his standing will likely be offered as acceptable.
The Hornets acquired Okogie and three second-round draft picks in a commerce with the Phoenix Suns on Jan. 15 in change for heart Nick Richards and one second-round draft decide. Okogie has appeared in seven video games with Charlotte, recording 10.0 factors, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and a couple of.7 steals in 21.3 minutes per contest. The Lagos, Nigeria, native holds profession averages of 6.3 factors, 3.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 408 outings (162 begins) throughout seven seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Suns and Hornets. He was initially chosen within the first spherical (twentieth total) of the 2018 NBA Draft by the Timberwolves.
