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.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Double-double in loss
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Okongwu tallied 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), 12 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during the Hawks' 117-100 loss to the Thunder on Saturday.
Okongwu got the start at center for a second straight game due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness). Okongwu put together a solid stat line, logging his first double-double of the season while leading the Hawks in rebounds. He would be in line to start again Monday against the Bulls if Porzingis is not cleared to return.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Full stat line in win
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Okongwu notched 17 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 33 minutes during Friday's 111-107 win over Orlando.
Okongwu replaced Kristaps Porzingis (illness) in the starting lineup, ending with a full stat line, despite dealing with foul trouble. While he is slated to come off the bench when Porzingis is healthy, Okongwu should still be able to hold steady top-90 value in most formats. If and when Porzingis is sidelined, look for Okongwu to step into a slightly larger role.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Will start vs. Orlando
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Okongwu will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Magic.
Okongwu will be in the first five with Kristaps Porzingis (illness) ruled out. Okongwu started 40 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 14.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 58.1 percent from the field and 36.2 percent from deep.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Slated to be available Thursday
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Okongwu (rest) is in line to play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Rockets, Caleb Johnson of 92.9 The Game reports.
The 2020 first-rounder is slated for action in Thursday's final tune-up prior to Atlanta's Oct. 22 season opener against the Raptors. Given the sizable gap between the preseason finale and the start of the regular season for the Hawks, Okongwu may play during the second half against Houston.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Won't play Monday
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Okongwu is out for rest purposes for Monday's preseason game against the Heat, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
The big man will join the rest of Atlanta's starting lineup on the sidelines Monday. Okongwu's next shot to take the floor is Thursday against Houston.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Looks sharp off bench
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Okongwu produced 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 18 minutes of Monday's 122-113 preseason loss to Houston.
Kristaps Porzingis drew the start next to Jalen Johnson, but he played a minimal workload of 15 minutes with five points to show for it. The Hawks have stressed all offseason that Okongwu and Porzingis will both be heavily involved. Starting lineups likely aren't set in stone yet, and the franchise may experiment throughout the preseason.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Coming off bench Monday
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Okongwu will come off the bench in Monday's preseason game against the Rockets, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Okongwu finished the 2024-25 campaign as a mainstay in the starting five, though he'll come off the bench in Monday's preseason opener. Over 74 regular-season appearances (40 starts) last season, the 24-year-old center averaged 13.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks across 27.9 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Massive double-double in loss
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Okongwu posted 28 points (12-19 FG, 4-8 3Pt), 12 rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals in 50 minutes during Friday's 123-114 overtime Play-In Game loss to Miami.
Okongwu played a game-high 50 minutes in Friday's elimination game, and he finished as the game's leading rebounder and third in points behind Tyler Herro (30) and Trae Young (29). Okongwu earned a permanent spot in Atlanta's starting lineup January 20 and established himself as a cornerstone piece for the franchise. As a starter during the regular season, Okongwu averaged 14.9 points on 58.1 percent shooting, 10.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks over 31.1 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Grabs nine boards in Play-In Game
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Okongwu registered 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), nine rebounds, three assists and one block in 33 minutes in Tuesday's 120-95 Play-In Game loss to the Magic.
Okongwu was one rebound shy from recording a double-double, and he finished second on the Hawks in boards behind Dyson Daniels (12). Okongwu ended the regular season having averaged 15.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks over 32.2 minutes per game since the All-Star break. The Hawks will play at home Friday for the eighth spot in the East against the winner of Wednesday's Play-In Game between the Bulls and Heat.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Absent from injury report
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Okongwu (knee) is off the injury report for Tuesday's Play-In Game against the Magic, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
After sitting out Sunday's regular-season finale against Orlando, Okongwu is unsurprisingly set to be available for Tuesday's meeting with the Magic. With Clint Capela (hand) still out of action, Okongwu should dominate the center minutes for the Hawks. Okongwu put together a breakout campaign in 2024-25, and he averaged 16.2 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks in 33.3 minutes over his final 14 games of the regular season.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Won't play Sunday
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Okongwu (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Okongwu has been downgraded from questionable to out and will be joined on the sidelines by Georges Niang (rest), Trae Young (Achilles), Clint Capela (hand), Dyson Daniels (rest) and Caris LeVert (knee). They should all be back in action for Atlanta's Play-In Tournament matchup against the Magic on Tuesday.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Questionable for Sunday
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Okongwu is questionable for Sunday's game against the Magic due to left knee injury management.
The Hawks have several regulars in danger of missing the regular-season finale, and the team must be smart about managing workloads since the Hawks will also play the Magic on Tuesday in the Play-In Tournament. Okongwu has started every game since the All-Star break for the Hawks, averaging 15.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and a combined 2.1 steals-plus-blocks in 26 appearances.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Logs career-high 30 points in loss
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Okongwu ended Tuesday's 119-112 loss to the Magic with 30 points (9-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and three steals across 40 minutes.
Okongwu stuffed the stat sheet against Orlando, recording a team- and career-high mark in points Tuesday. Moreover, the 24-year-old sank a career-high four triples. The fifth-year big man also posted a game-high mark in rebounds en route to his second consecutive double-double, marking his 27th such outing on the season. Okongwu also led the Hawks with three steals and has logged multiple swipes in 18 of his 72 regular-season appearances thus far.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Paces Atlanta in victory
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Okongwu totaled 27 points (12-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block in 37 minutes during Sunday's 147-134 victory over Utah.
Okongwu posted a team-high 27 points Sunday, marking his 10th outing with at least 20 points in 71 regular-season appearances. The big man also produced a game-high 12 rebounds en route to his 26th double-double on the season. Okongwu has provided three double-doubles over his last five games, during which he has averaged 15.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.8 blocks across 33.4 minutes per contest.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Comes close to double-double
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Okongwu closed with 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and two steals across 34 minutes during Thursday's 122-112 loss to the Heat.
Okongwu finished just one rebound away from recording yet another double-double, and his two-way play has been spectacular for the Hawks, as he looks increasingly comfortable in a starting role while developing excellent chemistry with Trae Young. Okongwu has posted eight double-doubles in 13 March games.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Posts another double-double
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Okongwu closed with 22 points (10-16 FG, 2-3 3Pt), 12 rebounds, six assists and two blocks in 34 minutes during Saturday's 124-115 win over the Warriors.
Okongwu has been one of the most consistent and productive big men in the league since the All-Star break. Aside from filling the stat sheet and making his presence felt on both ends of the court in this win, Okongwu recorded his fourth consecutive double-double. He's recorded at least 20 points in his past two outings. The big man, firmly entrenched as the starting center moving forward, has 22 double-doubles this season.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Double-doubles in win
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Okongwu provided 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and three steals across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 134-102 victory over Charlotte.
Okongwu racked up a game-best 10 rebounds en route to his 21st double-double over 62 regular-season appearances. Additionally, the big man tied the game-high mark in steals, recording his eighth outing with multiple swipes on the season. The 24-year-old has carved out a significant role in the starting five this season, and he is on pace to average career highs in points, rebounds, assists, steals, three-pointers and minutes.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Team-high 18 points Friday
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Okongwu supplied 18 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal in 32 minutes during Friday's 121-98 loss to the Clippers.
Okongwu led the Hawks in scoring Friday, recording his 18th double-double of the campaign in the absence of Clint Capela (personal). It's been a breakout year for the 24-year-old big man, who's averaged 14.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 blocks, 0.8 steals and 0.7 three-pointers in 31.0 minutes in 12 games following the All-Star break.
