Jazz add defensive depth with Okogie

Utah Jazz continued reshaping their roster on Friday, agreeing to a two‑year, $12 million contract with veteran wing Josh Okogie, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Okogie reportedly chose Utah over multiple suitors, giving the franchise an experienced perimeter defender as it looks to rebound from a 22‑60 season and build a more competitive core around Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George and newcomer Jaren Jackson Jr. The 27‑year‑old arrives after his most efficient shooting campaign, posting 4.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 78 games for Houston while hitting 42.5 percent from the field and a career‑best 38.5 percent from three.

Though his offensive role remained limited, Okogie’s versatility and ability to guard multiple positions have long been his calling card. He joins a rotation featuring young scorers such as Brice Sensabaugh, rookie Darryn Peterson and Ace Bailey, with his defensive presence expected to complement Utah’s attack‑minded wings.