Onyeka Okongwu News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

Questionable for Game 2 Okongwu is questionable for Monday's Game 2 against the Knicks due to right knee inflammation.

Impact Okongwu put together a solid performance in Game 1, logging 19 points and seven rebounds, but he appears to have picked up a right knee injury during the game, putting his status in question for Monday. If he is unable to go, Mouhamed Gueye and Tony Bradley would be candidates for increased roles.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chips in 19 points in loss Okongwu finished Saturday's 113-102 loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 19 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two...

Impact Okongwu scored 12 of his 19 points in the first half of Saturday's game and finished as the Hawks' third-leading scorer behind CJ McCollum (26 points) and Jalen Johnson (23 points). Okongwu enjoyed a career year in his sixth NBA regular season, though he saw his production dip over his last 19 games from March 1, when he averaged 13.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals, 1.2 blocks and 1.8 threes over 29.8 minutes. The Hawks will need more output from the 2020 first-rounder to help alleviate the pressure for Johnson, McCollum and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

How to live stream Hawks vs Knicks: NBA Playoffs, TV channel Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks face off against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in a compelling 3-vs-6 first-round playoff matchu...

1 DAY AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Absent from injury report Okongwu (finger) is off the injury report for Game 1 on Saturday versus the Knicks.

Impact After sitting out Atlanta's regular-season finale, Okongwu is good to go for the beginning of the postseason Saturday. The sixth-year big man enjoyed perhaps his finest season in 2025-26, averaging 15.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.1 steals in 31.0 minutes per contest across 74 contests.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brutal Hawks update clears runway for Onyeka Okongwu to make All-Star statement Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu will have an opportunity to rewrite his reputation in real time against the New York Knicks.

3 DAYS AGO • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Onyeka Okongwu's key differentiator gives Hawks fans a huge sigh of relief Atlanta's starting center has played playoff basketball in Madison Square Garden before, giving the team an invaluable frontcourt boost.

4 DAYS AGO • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Heat run away in second half, tune up for play-in by beating Hawks 143-117

Jaime Jaquez Jr. capped his sixth-man award candidacy by scoring 26 points off the bench, Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell each scored 25 and the Miami Heat tuned up for the play-in t...

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Ruled out Sunday Okongwu (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Heat.

Impact Okongwu will be held out of Atlanta's regular-season finale due to a left index finger sprain. With the Hawks holding multiple key contributors out, Mouhamed Gueye, Asa Newell and Tony Bradley should all see significant run in the frontcourt. Okongwu has taken a significant step forward in 2025-26 and will finish the regular season with averages of 15.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.1 steals in 31.0 minutes per contest across 74 outings (63 starts).

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Okongwu is questionable to play Sunday in Miami due to a sprained left index finger.

Impact Okongwu's left index finger has been bothering him since the end of March, so Atlanta may opt to hold him out of their regular-season finale with Miami. If Okongwu can't play, Mouhamed Gueye would have a chance to start, and there would be more minutes available for Asa Newell and Christian Koloko.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta visits Miami for conference showdown

Atlanta takes on Miami for an Eastern Conference matchup Sunday

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Modest line in loss Okongwu finished Monday's 108-105 loss to the Knicks with 12 points (4-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 37 minutes.

Impact This was a modest line by Okongwu's standards in what has been a terrific campaign for the center. Across 72 appearances, he holds averages of 15.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.1 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Onyeka Okongwu toeing thin line as Hawks risk losing elite balance The Atlanta Hawks have built an elite starting lineup. Onyeka Okongwu will decide how sustainable it is.

APRIL 7 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Hawks play the Knicks on 4-game win streak

Atlanta aims to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory against New York

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Hawks beat the Nets 141-107 for their 4th straight win and 18th in 20 games

CJ McCollum had 25 points and seven assists and the surging Atlanta Hawks routed the Brooklyn Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Hawks' hidden defensive gem gave them the biggest boost they never expected Onyeka Okongwu's defensive resurgence has been critical for the Hawks' unexpected playoff push.

APRIL 3 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Onyeka Okongwu gives breakout star teammate the ultimate stamp of approval OO just gave his teammate Nickeil Alexander-Walker an important endorsement in the regular season's final weeks.

APRIL 1 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Onyeka Okongwu's evolution with Hawks puts him in rare tier of big men Atlanta Hawks big man Onyeka Okongwu has made remarkable strides during the 2025-26 season. His evolution has taken him to a surprising plac...

MARCH 31 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Hawks surge past the Celtics 112-102, riding a big third quarter and a 13th straight home win

Onyeka Okongwu and Jalen Johnson each notched double-doubles as the Hawks won their 13th consecutive game at home with a 112-102 defeat of the Celtics

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Strong double-double in return Okongwu posted 20 points (7-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block over 36 minutes during the Hawks' 112-102 win over the Celtics on Sunda...

Impact Okongwu entered Monday's game having scored 11 points or less in four of his last five outings. It looked like it was going to be another low-scoring affair for the sixth-year big man, but he came out of halftime hot with 11 points in the third quarter and finished as the Hawks' co-leader in scoring with Jalen Johnson. It was Okongwu's 10th game of the season with four-plus three-pointers, and it was his first double-double since March 1. It was an encouraging performance out of the USC product, and that kind of production will help the Hawks as the team looks to improve its standing heading into the postseason.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum ruled out, Brown returns to lineup for Celtics vs Hawks

The Celtics make changes to their lineup on Monday, as Jaylen Brown returns to the court and Jayson Tatum sits

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Available against Boston Okongwu (finger) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against Boston.

Impact Okongwu had only eight points in Friday's 109-102 loss to the Celtics. He didn't suit up Saturday for the 123-113 win over Sacramento. However, Okongwu's absence won't extend beyond one game, meaning Jock Landale will presumably head back to the bench for the rematch with Boston.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Quin Snyder earns 500th career win as Hawks notch their 15th victory in 17 games

Quin Snyder got his 500th career win as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Sacramento Kings 123-113

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Hawks withstand fourth-quarter surge by Kings in 123-113 victory as Snyder gets 500th win

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 27 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Kings 123-113, even after Sacramento tied it late

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Hawks need Onyeka Okongwu to break through wall he keeps running into Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu has run into a wall that the team is all too familiar with seeing him hit. He needs to finally break thr...

MARCH 28 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Won't play Saturday Okongwu (finger) won't play in Saturday's game against Sacramento, according to Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Impact Jock Landale (shoulder) is questionable. If Landale is available, he will likely take over Okongwu's spot in the starting lineup. However, if he's also ruled out, Mouhamed Gueye will presumably roll with the first five.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

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