Elie Okobo Scores 11 Points In 28 Minutes On Thursday
Phoenix Suns point guard Elie Okobo again received the start with Devin Booker (hamstring) out and he provided 11 points in the 22-point loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Okobo added five rebounds while connecting on 5-for-13 shooting and added a steal with a block with a make from three while dishing out just a single assist with two turnovers. Okobo played his best game since posting 19 points back on November 28th and is worth a look as flier pick with Booker most likely to miss more time.
Phoenix Suns point guard Elie Okobo will once again be in the starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Thursday. Okobo will join Josh Jackson, Mikal Bridges, Trevor Ariza and Deandre Ayton with the first unit. Okobo, who posted a team worst minus-22 rating in the game, finished with six points, three rebounds and one assist against the Kings on Tuesday. In three games as a starter, Okobo is averaging 7.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists while shooting 35.7 percent from the field. Fellow rookie De'Anthony Melton, who poured in 21 points in his last outing (Tuesday), is expected to see significant time off the bench. Both Okobo and Melton should be on the radar of fantasy owners in competitive fantasy leagues.
Phoenix Suns guard Elie Okobo received the start with Devin Booker (hamstring) sidelined and did not provide much for owners who scooped him up hoping for some solid output on Tuesday. Okobo connected on 3-for-8 shooting to score six points with three boards and a single assist with a steal in 26 minutes. Backup De'Anthony Melton actually went off and scored a career-high 21 points and this could easily affect Okobo's minutes going forward.
Phoenix Suns guard Elie Okobo will join the starting five for Tuesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Devin Booker (hamstring) is sidelined for the foreseeable future, so Okobo could be in the lineup quite often. There should be plenty of playing time for Okobo going forward, but he hasn't done much with it yet. However, Okobo is still worth rostering in most formats despite his average play.
Phoenix Suns point guard Elie Okobo shifted into the starting lineup for Fridays loss to the Orlando Magic, scoring nine points and snatching four rebounds across 29 minutes. The rookie was thrust into starting duty due to the injury to Devin Booker, who has become the teams de facto point guard since the release of Isaiah Canaan. Okobo has played 60 minutes over the last two games, so monitor his numbers beginning Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers to see how permanent this role is.
Elie Okobo To Replace Devin Booker In Starting Lineup
Phoenix Suns rookie point guard Elie Okobo will start Friday night's contest against the Magic, as shooting guard Devin Booker (toe) will not be available. Okobo playing for the first time in eight contests scored a career-high 19 points as he made eight of 12 shots against the Clippers on Wednesday. With Isaiah Canaan no longer with the team, Okobo may get significant time going forward. If that is the case, he is worth an add for fantasy owners looking for a point guard with upside.
Phoenix Suns point guard Elie Okobo put together an alright line on Wednesday as his team got beat by the San Antonio Spurs. Okobo drew the start with Isaiah Canaan (ankle) still out and put up eight points on 3-for-9 shooting and added five assists with four rebounds in 28 minutes of action. Okobo has been solid in his last three games where he is putting up 12.7 points, 4.7 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 makes from deep in those contests and is worth a look in deeper formats until Canaan returns.
Phoenix Suns guard Elie Okobo is expected to start at point guard on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Isaiah Canaan (ankle) is sitting this one out and it's unclear how long he'll be sidelined. Okobo played fantastic on Sunday and he should see more work with Devin Booker (hamstring) out as well on Wednesday. Okobo is going to be a favorable DFS option and someone worth grabbing in fantasy leagues if Canaan misses extended time.
Phoenix Suns point guard Elie Okobo logged a very good 31 minutes off the bench on Sunday against OKC, finishing with 18 points, seven assists, and five rebounds. He made half of his six triples and shot 5-for-9 overall from the field while going 5-for-6 from the charity stripe. The young Frenchman, who was grabbed in the second round at this year's draft, has broken into the rotation in recent games, combining 30 points in the last two outings. Devin Booker's (hamstring) injury has played a part in it, but Okobo is highly rated by the organization and we might even see him starting alongside Booker in the near future.
Phoenix Suns guard Elie Okobo played 13 minutes on Wednesday night during the 91-86 win over the Breakers. The 31st overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft wasn't productive, however, scoring only two points on a pair of free throws. Nonetheless, the team is high on the 20-year-old, and though he likely won't start, he will continue to compete with guard Shaquille Harrison for a spot in the starting rotation as the season progresses.
