Okongwu will start Sunday's game against the Hornets, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
With Kristaps Porzingis (rest) sitting out the second leg of Atlanta's back-to-back set, Okongwu will get the starting nod. In his previous six starts this season, the big man averaged 20.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.7 steals in 34.3 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Cleared for action Sunday
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Okongwu (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Okongwu was previously listed as questionable with left ankle inflammation but will shed that designation and suit up Sunday. With Kristaps Porzingis (rest) out, Okongwu is in line to make his seventh start of the season. In his first six, the big man averaged 20.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.7 steals in 34.3 minutes per contest.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Questionable Sunday
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Okongwu (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Okongwu sat out the first half of the Hawks' back-to-back Saturday against the Pelicans and is now questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Hornets due to left ankle inflammation. With Kristaps Porzingis (rest) sidelined, Okongwu would likely draw the start if cleared, while Mouhamed Gueye would be the next option at center if the latter is unable to go.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Won't play Saturday
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Okongwu (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Okongwu will sit out the first leg of this back-to-back set, but maybe he'll be able to get back out there for Sunday's game against the Hornets. His absence should open up minutes for Mouhamed Gueye.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Questionable for Saturday
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Okongwu is questionable for Saturday's game in New Orleans due to left ankle inflammation, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Okongwu tweaked his ankle during Thursday's loss to the Spurs, and with Saturday's matchup against the Pelicans being the first of a back-to-back set, he may sit that one out. If Okongwu is unavailable for Saturday's game, that would open up some minutes for Mouhamed Gueye.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Moving to bench Thursday
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Okongwu is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
The Hawks will have Kristaps Porzingis back in the lineup for this matchup, so Okongwu will return to the bench. The big man has alternated between the starting lineup and the second unit, starting six of his 15 contests. Okongwu is averaging 13.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game when deployed off the bench this season.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Returns Thursday
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Okongwu (undisclosed) returned to Thursday's game against the Spurs with 5:26 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.
Okongwu exited to the locker room in the second quarter after taking a spill, though he returned to action in the third. The big man should be able to handle his usual playing time the rest of the way.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Heading to locker room Thursday
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Okongwu took a fall and headed to the locker room during the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Spurs, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Okongwu was down for a minute but appeared to be walking fine on his way to the locker room. It remains to be seen if the big man, who posted seven points and two rebounds in the first half, will return for the second half.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Upgraded to available
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Okongwu (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against Detroit, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
With Kristaps Porzingis (knee) out Tuesday, Okongwu is primed for a massive role at center. On the year, Okongwu has averaged 15.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 steals in 29.4 minutes per contest through 14 appearances.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Entering starting lineup
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Okongwu will enter the starting lineup against the Suns on Sunday, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
The Hawks will be without Kristaps Porzingis (knee), so Okongwu essentially becomes the starter by default. He's in the midst of a terrific campaign, posting averages of 14.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.8 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.6 three-pointers.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Questionable for Tuesday
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Okongwu (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
The Hawks could be awfully undermanned at center Tuesday, considering Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is joining Okongwu on the injury report. Mouhamed Gueye could be needed to play a significant role against Detroit, and Atlanta could even choose to recall N'Faly Dante from the G League's College Park Skyhawks if both Okongwu and Porzingis cannot play.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Dominant performance in win
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Okongwu supplied 27 points (9-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals across 37 minutes during Sunday's 124-122 victory over Phoenix.
Okongwu led the Hawks in scoring Sunday and finished with at least two tallies in each of the five major categories. Okongwu has scored in double digits in each of his last five games, averaging 20.4 points, 6.4 boards, 3.2 assists and a combined 3.0 steals-plus-blocks per game in that span. Kristaps Porzingis (knee) didn't play Sunday and is questionable to play Tuesday against the Pistons.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Knocks down career-high eight treys
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Okongwu chipped in 32 points (11-18 FG, 8-14 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals in 35 minutes during Thursday's 132-122 victory over the Jazz.
Okongwu was lights out from distance in this one, and that was a team-wide trend, with Atlanta setting a new franchise record with 16 triples by halftime. The Hawks' 24 made threes on the evening accounted for the most threes made by any team this season. Okongwu is taking a career-high 4.1 three-point attempts per game this season, and he's converting a career-high 1.6 of those attempts.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Starting sans Porzingis
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Okongwu will start Thursday's game against the Jazz, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
With Kristaps Porzingis (rest) sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back set, Okongwu will enter the starting five. Over three starts this season, the 24-year-old center has averaged 13.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.7 steals in 33.3 minutes per contest.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Sliding to bench Monday
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Okongwu won't start Monday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
With Kristaps Porzingis (rest) returning to action, Okongwu will slide back to the second unit. Over his last five appearances off the bench, the 24-year-old center has averaged 10.8 points. 9.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 26.6 minutes per contest.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Fills stat sheet Saturday
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Okongwu ended with 12 points (6-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals in 32 minutes during Saturday's 122-102 victory over the Lakers.
Mouhamed Gueye had the best game of his career in this upset win Saturday, but Okongu's contributions were impressive as well. The big man got the start at center due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and made the most of the opportunity. Okongwu has gone five straight games without a double-double, a feat he hasn't accomplished since Oct. 29, but he remains productive. His ability to fill the stat sheet makes him a valuable fantasy option in all formats, and even more so when he's starting.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Starting Saturday
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Okongwu is in the Hawks' starting lineup against the Lakers on Saturday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Okongwu will make his third start of the regular season Saturday due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness). Okongwu is averaging 13.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.1 assist and 0.9 blocks over 28.8 minutes per game this season.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Grabs seven boards in win
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Okongwu provided 14 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 127-112 victory over Orlando.
Okongwu has been one of Atlanta's main contributors off the bench, as he averages 13.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.0 blocks, 0.5 steals and 1.4 threes made over 29.3 minutes. He will continue to back up Kristaps Porzingis at the center position, but Okongwu's role with the team has been solidified.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Quality showing off bench
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Okongwu collected 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 26 minutes during Friday's 128-108 win over Indiana.
Okongwu was calculated on the offensive end, making the most of his opportunities. He led the bench in scoring, rebounds and blocks on the way to a solid showing across the board. Okongwu has now scored in double figures in all six matchups so far this season.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Not starting Monday
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Okongwu won't start in Monday's game against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) back in action, Okongwu will retreat to the bench against Chicago. Over three regular-season appearances (two starts) this season, the big man has averaged 15.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 blocks in 32.7 minutes per game.
