ONYEKA OKONGWU #17 - CENTER - ATLANTA HAWKS
15.2  PPG  •
7.6  RPG  •
3.1  APG 
#17 - CENTER - ATLANTA HAWKS
15.2 PPG
7.6 RPG
3.1 APG
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Onyeka Okongwu's salutatorian statistic confirms Hawks' direction at center Onyeka Okongwu's catch-and-shoot ability has given the Hawks an entirely new outlook on their center of the future.
2 DAYS AGO • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM
What Will A New Extension for Onyeka Okongwu Look Like? On October 1st, Onyeka Okongwu officially becomes eligible for an extension. He's currently heading into the penultimate year of a 4-year, $...
3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM
Hawks' Jarrett Allen interest raises questions about Onyeka Okongwu The Hawks' reported interest in Jarrett Allen could reveal uncertainty about Onyeka Okongwu's long-term future as Atlanta's starting center.
3 DAYS AGO • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM
Set up as top center again Okongwu's status as the top center is solidified after Atlanta selected Kingston Flemings with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Impact The Hawks passed up on names like Morez Johnson, Yaxel Lendeborg and Nate Ament, instead focusing on building their backcourt for the future with the pick of Flemings. Atlanta did nab Zuby Ejiofor later in the first round and also exercised the team option on Mouhamed Gueye to fortify its frontcourt this offseason, but Jock Landale (ankle) remains an unrestricted free agent. Neither Ejiofor nor Gueye project as more than reserve players, so Okongwu should have a good chance of building upon a career 2025-26 campaign across the board while effectively functioning as the team's full-time starting center.
JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE
Okongwu's drafted protégé heralds a philosophy shift in Atlanta Onyeka Okongwu has a new mentee to develop in Atlanta - Zuby Ejiofor, selected 23rd overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks.
JUNE 24 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Hawks agree to acquire Wiggins from Thunder, AP source says. They also extend McCollum

The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a deal to acquire wing Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement
JUNE 22 • Associated Press
Onyeka Okongwu provides unique value to Hawks' long-term plans The undersized big man isn't a perfect player, by any means, but he still deserves to be part of Atlanta's long-term vision.
JUNE 19 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM
Latest Walker Kessler News Provides Atlanta a Potential Path To Pull Him Out of Utah The Atlanta Hawks enter the offseason with a huge need at the center position, even with Onyeka Okongwu on the roster. Okongwu is, in fact,...
JUNE 16 • SI.COM
Why Hawks big men Onyeka Okongwu and Jock Landale are perfect Celtics targets The Hawks have multiple players who could be great targets for the Celtics this offseason.
JUNE 13 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM
Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu speculation doesn't align with obvious direction Despite people suggesting otherwise, the Atlanta Hawks would likely not entertain moving Onyeka Okongwu in a three-team deal for Jaylen Brow...
JUNE 13 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM
NBA Mock Trade Idea: Jonathan Kuminga sent to the Mavericks; Hawks Add Frontcourt Help It's pretty obvious that the Atlanta Hawks need to add more center depth. Onyeka Okongwu showed that he's capable of being a good starter, b...
JUNE 7 • SI.COM
Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu belief signals obvious identity intention It's become increasingly clear that the Atlanta Hawks want Onyeka Okongwu to be their long-term starter, and it may quietly age well.
JUNE 7 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM
Hawks' controversial draft decision could stir up locker room competition The Hawks have a chance to draft a seven-footer, but they'll have a tough choice to make regarding Onyeka Okongwu's role.
MAY 12 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM
Disappointing end to season Okongwu amassed four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's 140-89 loss to the Knicks in Game 6 of the first...
Impact Okongwu saved his worst for last, scoring just four points as Atlanta was embarrassed by New York in Game 6. The loss brings to an end what was a breakout season for Okongwu, establishing himself as the starting center for the Hawks. He ended the season as a top 40 fantasy asset, averaging 15.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.9 three-pointers and 2.2 combined steals and blocks.
MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Daniels, Robinson ejected after fight, part of one-sided series-clinching win for Knicks over Hawks

Dyson Daniels and Mitchell Robinson have been ejected from Game 6 of the Hawks vs
MAY 1 • Associated Press

Jalen Brunson scores 39 points and the Knicks rout the Hawks 126-97 for a 3-2 series lead

Jalen Brunson scored 39 points, nearly extending his own franchise record for 40-point playoff games, and the New York Knicks routed the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 for a 3-2 lead in the...
APRIL 29 • Associated Press
Drops 12 points, adds four steals Okongwu chipped in 12 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and four steals in 28 minutes during Saturday's 114-98 loss to New York in Game 4 of the first roun...
Impact Okongwu turned in an improved performance, albeit still somewhat underwhelming. In his four playoff appearances, Okongwu has averaged 13.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.8 three-pointers and 1.9 combined steals and blocks, all down on his season numbers. With the two teams now locked at 2-2, Atlanta will head to New York, looking for another road victory.
APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks backup Mouhamed Gueye injures his hip but returns to Game 2 against the Knicks

Backup Mouhamed Gueye bruised his right hip early in Game 2 of the playoffs Monday night, but was able to return late in the first half for an Atlanta Hawks team in need of healthy...
APRIL 21 • Associated Press
Good to go for Game 2 Okongwu (knee) is available for Monday's Game 2 against the Knicks.
Impact Okongwu was listed on the injury report with right knee inflammation but will push through and play as the Hawks look to even the series in Game 2. In the Game 1 loss Saturday, the big man totaled 19 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 37 minutes. If Okongwu faces any minutes restriction or a lighter workload, Mouhamed Gueye and Tony Bradley would be in line to pick up the slack.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
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.
APRIL 19 • 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.
APRIL 19 • 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...
APRIL 18 • 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.
APRIL 17 • 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.
APRIL 16 • 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.
APRIL 16 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM
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