NBA free agency news 2026: Utah Jazz lands 6-foot-4 Nigerian star for two years
The Utah Jazz strengthened their roster by signing veteran wing Josh Okogie to a two-year, $12 million contract during NBA free agency. The eight-year NBA veteran joins Utah after spending the 2025-26 season with the Houston Rockets, where he shot a career-best 38.5 percent from three while continuing to earn praise for his perimeter defense. The deal gives the Jazz an experienced rotational player capable of guarding multiple positions and mentoring a young roster led by Walker Kessler and Keyonte George.
The Utah Jazz strengthened their roster by signing veteran wing Josh Okogie to a two-year, $12 million contract during NBA free agency. The eight-year NBA veteran joins Utah after spending the 2025-26 season with the Houston Rockets, where he shot a career-best 38.5 percent from three while continuing to earn praise for his perimeter defense. The deal gives the Jazz an experienced rotational player capable of guarding multiple positions and mentoring a young roster led by Walker Kessler and Keyonte George.
