Ejiofor (rest) won't play in Saturday's Summer League game against the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Ejiofor will be held out of Atlanta's Summer League finale for rest purposes, marking his third straight absence. The rookie big man averaged 12.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks in 25.5 minutes per game across two Las Vegas Summer League outings.
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Hawks' Zuby Ejiofor: Resting Thursday
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Ejiofor (rest) won't play in Thursday's Summer League game against Memphis, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
This looks to be a scheduled maintenance day for Ejiofor, who also took a seat for Monday's game against Boston. He'll have another chance to play over the weekend as Summer League draws to a close.
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Hawks' Zuby Ejiofor: Won't play Monday
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Ejiofor (rest) is out for Monday's Summer League game against Boston, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
The Hawks are giving several key players the day off Monday. Ejiofor's next chance to play comes Thursday against Memphis.
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Hawks' Zuby Ejiofor: Records five stocks in SL win
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Ejiofor registered 13 points (3-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two steals across 27 minutes in Saturday's 83-76 Summer League win over Brooklyn.
Ejiofor was a pest defensively, compiling five stocks while anchoring Atlanta in the paint. The big man also made an impact offensively, scoring in double figures and knocking down a pair of triples. Ejiofor has shown flashes of promise so far in the Summer League, though carving out a consistent frontcourt role during the regular season could prove difficult with Jock Landale (ankle), Mouhamed Gueye and fellow rookie Henri Veesaar all vying for minutes behind starting center Onyeka Okongwu.
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Hawks' Zuby Ejiofor: Fares well in Summer League
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Ejiofor finished with 12 points (2-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 24 minutes during Thursday's 93-66 Summer League win over the Spurs.
The rookie didn't shoot efficiently from the field but filled the box score with contributions on both ends, continuing to showcase the defensive versatility that made him a productive collegiate big man. However, he's got a lot of work to do to see rotation minutes early on in Atlanta.
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Hawks' Zuby Ejiofor: Back in action Thursday
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Ejiofor (rest) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's Summer League game against the Spurs, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.
Ejiofor sat out Tuesday's Salt Lake City Summer League contest against the Grizzlies for maintenance purposes, but he's set to return to action in Las Vegas on Thursday. The St. John's product is looking to leave a strong impression this summer as he makes a case for a rotation spot with Atlanta ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, though Jock Landale (ankle) and Mouhamed Gueye appear to be the early favorites for the backup center minutes behind Onyeka Okongwu.
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Hawks' Zuby Ejiofor: Won't suit up vs. Memphis
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Ejiofor (rest) won't play in Tuesday's Salt Lake City Summer League game against the Grizzlies, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Ejiofor will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday in the Hawks' Las Vegas Summer League opener against San Antonio.
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Hawks' Zuby Ejiofor: Strong double-double in SL
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Ejiofor posted 19 points (5-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists and a block in 25 minutes during Monday's 82-77 Utah Summer League win over the Thunder.
Ejiofor dominated Monday, posting game-high figures in rebounds and leading the Hawks in scoring. The 23rd overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft struggled on the offensive end in his Summer League debut while going just 2-for-7 from the floor, but he was able to bounce back in his second outing. Ejiofor has recorded at least 11 rebounds in each of his two Summer League appearances, underscoring his ability on the glass.
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Hawks' Zuby Ejiofor: Pulls down 11 rebounds in loss
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Ejiofor racked up eight points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and three steals across 28 minutes during Saturday's 103-102 Summer League overtime loss to the Jazz.
Ejiofor flashed his elite defensive instincts, recording two steals in his first six minutes while also doing an excellent job on the glass. The 6-foot-8 big man created numerous second-chance opportunities for Atlanta, grabbing seven of his 11 rebounds on the offensive end, and he finished with a plus-10 differential in the narrow loss.
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Hawks' Zuby Ejiofor: Selected No. 23 by Atlanta
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Ejiofor was selected by the Hawks with the No. 23 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Ejiofor dominated the interior during his senior season at St. John's, posting averages of 16.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.1 blocks per game. He's an elite defender and solid passer, but he still needs to develop a three-point shot. Ejiofor could have a tough time finding minutes in the rotation during his rookie season, as he seems likely to battle for reserve big-man minutes. However, the Hawks may not be done adding to their frontcourt behind Onyeka Okongwu this offseason.
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