Onyeka Okongwu News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

Grabs nine boards in win Okongwu had eight points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), nine rebounds and two assists across 26 minutes during Thursday's 117-107 win over the 76ers.

Impact Okongwu turned in a modest performance in Atlanta's first outing following the All-Star break. The big man failed to score in double figures for the first time since Jan. 19, though he finished second on the Hawks in rebounds after averaging just 4.7 boards per game in his previous three games. After starting the season in a bench role, Okongwu should continue to start and see significant burn. He'll aim to bounce back on the offensive end in the second leg of this back-to-back set Friday against Miami.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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2 DAYS AGO • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Chips in 18 in loss to Hornets Okongwu registered 18 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 110-107 loss to Charlotte.

Impact The 25-year-old center scored in the teens with multiple made three-pointers in a third straight game since returning from dental surgery, and his seventh straight appearance overall. During that latter stretch, Okongwu is averaging 17.1 points, 6.3 boards, 2.9 threes, 2.3 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 steals while shooting 51.9 percent from the floor and 48.8 percent from long range.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable two-way effort Okongwu provided 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 31 minutes during Saturday's 126-119 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Okongwu (mouth) returned from a four-game absence, moving straight back into the starting lineup. He picked up right where he left off, producing on both ends of the floor, continuing what has been a career-best season. With Kristaps Porzingis now out of the way, Okongwu is firmly established as the starting center moving forward. In 48 appearances, he has averaged 16.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.0 three-pointers and 2.2 combined steals and blocks.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Bridges stars as the Hornets beat the Hawks 126-119 for their 9th straight win

Miles Bridges scored 26 points, Kon Knueppel had 23 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks 126-119 for their ninth straight win

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Hawks' new forward Jonathan Kuminga is out at least through All-Star break with bone bruise in knee

Atlanta Hawks newly acquired forward Jonathan Kuminga will miss at least one week while recovering from a left knee bone bruise

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks Announce The Final Playing Status For Onyeka Okongwu For Tonight's Game vs Charlotte The Atlanta Hawks have won six of their last eight games and now with the trade deadline behind them, they will aim to push for a playoff sp...

FEBRUARY 7 • SI.COM

Will play Saturday Okongwu (mouth) is available for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Okongwu missed Atlanta's last four games after undergoing a dental procedure Jan. 29, though he'll shed his questionable tag and suit up Saturday. With the big man back in action, Jock Landale will likely shift to a bench role. Okongwu has averaged 15.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.4 combined steals-plus-blocks in 31.6 minutes per game over his last five outings.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Okongwu (mouth) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Okongwu underwent a dental procedure Jan. 29 and has missed Atlanta's last four games, though there's a chance he will return Saturday. If the big man is cleared to play, there would be fewer minutes available for guys like Jock Landale and Mouhamed Gueye.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander-Walker hits winner with 1.3 seconds left to lift Hawks past Jazz, 121-119

Nickeil Alexander-Walker broke a tie on a short jumper with 1.3 seconds left and had 23 points in the Atlanta Hawks’ 121-119 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

Won't go Thursday Okongwu (mouth) is out for Thursday's game against Utah, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Okongwu is in line for a fourth straight absence after undergoing dental surgery Jan. 29. His next opportunity to return will arrive Saturday against the Hornets.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tabbed questionable Okongwu (mouth) is questionable for Thursday's game against Utah.

Impact Okongwu underwent a dental procedure Jan. 29, and he's missed three straight games as a result. The 25-year-old center will have a chance at returning Thursday against the shorthanded Jazz, who recently made waves by acquiring Jaren Jackson in a blockbuster trade with the Grizzlies.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson and Atlanta take on Utah in non-conference action

Atlanta and Utah play in non-conference action

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Tuesday Okongwu is out for Tuesday's game against the Heat due to a dental fracture, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Impact Okongwu is unavailable for a third matchup in a row with the issue. The 2020 first-rounder can be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's tilt against the Jazz. Mouhamed Gueye and Christian Koloko could both be worthy of streaming attention Tuesday, though that does partly hinge upon the potential availability of Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles).

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana and Atlanta square off for conference matchup

Atlanta heads to Indiana for an Eastern Conference matchup Saturday

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Considered day-to-day The Hawks are considering Okongwu day-to-day after undergoing a successful dental procedure Thursday morning.

Impact Okongwu has already been ruled out for Thursday night's matchup against the Rockets, but this bodes well for his future availability. He'll presumably have a chance to take the floor Saturday against the Pacers.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Onyeka Okongwu has a dental fracture after elbow to the face and will miss Hawks' game vs. Rockets

Onyeka Okongwu is recovering from a dental fracture that he suffered when he was elbowed in the mouth in Atlanta’s last game

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Hawks finally make their Onyeka Okongwu stance clear of the trade deadline And it's the right one. Atlanta's young star is not going anywhere.

JANUARY 29 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Ruled out Thursday Okongwu (face) will not play Thursday against Houston.

Impact Okongwu left Wednesday's game early with a facial contusion, which has since been updated to a dental fracture. It remains to be seen if this will also sideline him Saturday against the Pacers. In the meantime, it will be interesting to see how much the Hawks utilize Christian Koloko and Mouhamed Gueye at center.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander-Walker scores 21 points, Hawks beat Celtics 117-106 to avenge blowout loss

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 21 points, Jalen Johnson had 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics 117-106 on Wednesday night to avenge a lopsided...

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Won't return Wednesday Okongwu won't return to Wednesday's game against the Celtics due to a facial contusion, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact The Hawks are calling Okongwu's injury a facial contusion, but he's got some busted teeth as well after taking an elbow to the face from Jaylen Brown. Okongwu will end his evening with 17 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and two turnovers across 29 minutes, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Thursday's game versus the Rockets.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to locker room Okongwu went back to the locker room during Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Okongwu got popped in the mouth by Jaylen Brown, as Brown was making a move to the hoop, and Okongwu had a couple of teeth pushed back. He'll likely need some dental work and he should be considered questionable to return.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in win over Indiana Okongwu logged 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block in 31 minutes during Monday's 132-116 win over the Pacers.

Impact The 25-year-old center produced his 11th double-double of the season, and his first since Jan. 11. Okongwu has struggled to make a consistent impact on the glass in January, pulling down double-digit boards just four times in 12 games, and on the month he's averaging 15.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.3 threes, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Paces Atlanta in win Okongwu finished Friday's 110-103 win over the Suns with 25 points (9-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals in 36 minutes.

Impact Okongwu turned in another efficient performance en route to a team-high 25 points, and he knocked down at least three triples for the fourth time in his last five outings. After finishing with four points on 0-of-6 shooting from the field in Monday's loss to Milwaukee, the big man has totaled 43 points while shooting 60.0 percent from the field over his last two games. He has reached the 20-point mark in two of his last five appearances, during which he has averaged 18.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 steals in 33.6 minutes per game.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Suns' Devin Booker rolls his ankle and Jalen Green also hurt in loss to Hawks

The Phoenix Suns lost guards Devin Booker and Jalen Green to injuries in a 110-103 loss to the Atlanta Hawks

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

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Bridges stars as the Hornets beat the Hawks 126-119 for their 9th straight win

Hawks' new forward Jonathan Kuminga is out at least through All-Star break with bone bruise in knee

Alexander-Walker hits winner with 1.3 seconds left to lift Hawks past Jazz, 121-119

Johnson and Atlanta take on Utah in non-conference action

Indiana and Atlanta square off for conference matchup

Onyeka Okongwu has a dental fracture after elbow to the face and will miss Hawks' game vs. Rockets

Alexander-Walker scores 21 points, Hawks beat Celtics 117-106 to avenge blowout loss

Suns' Devin Booker rolls his ankle and Jalen Green also hurt in loss to Hawks