Key Phoenix Suns Player Ruled Out To Start NBA Season

Josh Okogie will miss Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Oct 11, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer looks on against the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Josh Okogie is going into his third year playing for the Phoenix Suns.

He finished last season with averages of 4.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 41.7% from the field and 30.9% from the three-point range in 60 games (11 starts).

The former Georgia Tech star will miss Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers in California.

Via Kellan Olson of EmpireOfTheSuns: "Grayson Allen (Achilles) and Damion Lee (hamstring) are probable for tomorrow, per Mike Budenholzer. Josh Okogie (hamstring) is out."

Grayson Allen (Achilles) and Damion Lee (hamstring) are probable for tomorrow, per Mike Budenholzer. Josh Okogie (hamstring) is out.

— Kellan Olson (@KellanOlson) October 22, 2024

Okogie is one of the team's best role players, as he is a good defender and provides depth off the bench.

He was the 20th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft and has also spent time with the Minnesota Timberwolves over six seasons.

His career averages are 6.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 40.2% from the field and 29.3% from the three-point range in 376 games.

Oct 11, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie (2) dribbles by Detroit Pistons guard Dereon Seabron (18) during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

The Suns are coming off a disappointing year where they were swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs.

That said, they have a taltned roster led by Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker.

Following the Clippers, the Suns will play LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday evening in California.

One more day ☄️ pic.twitter.com/wpMNCHNaeN

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) October 22, 2024

As for the Clippers, they finished last season as the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 51-31 record.

They lost to the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the NBA playoffs.