Onyeka Okongwu News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta visits Los Angeles after Doncic's 42-point game

Los Angeles hosts the Atlanta Hawks after Luka Dončić scored 42 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-112 loss to the Sacramento Kings

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Flirts with triple-double in win Okongwu posted 18 points (6-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Sunday's 124-111 victory over Golden State.

Impact Okongwu filled the stat sheet Sunday with a double-double and fell two assists shy of his first career triple-double, though the eight dimes still marked a career high. Long praised for his interior presence, the 25-year-old has taken a noticeable step forward offensively this season, averaging 16.3 points and 3.4 assists through 39 games (28 starts) after posting 13.4 points and 2.3 assists across 74 regular-season contests last year. While prolific scoring may never be his calling card, Okongwu's expanded offensive impact has been a welcome development for Atlanta.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Golden State takes home win streak into matchup with Atlanta

Golden State comes into a matchup with Atlanta as winners of three games in a row at home

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Not listed on injury report Okongwu (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's game in Denver.

Impact Okongwu missed Wednesday's win over the Pelicans with an illness, but he'll get back out there Friday night, which should shift Mouhamed Gueye back to the second unit. Asa Newell could drop from the rotation entirely with Okongwu active.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Okongwu (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact An illness will take Okongwu out for Wednesday's game, which will open up some minutes for Mouhamed Gueye. Okongwu's next chance to play will come Friday in Denver.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Okongwu (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Okongwu was a very late addition to the injury report, presumably after waking up under the weather. If the center is unable to suit up, the Hawks will likely lean more on Kristaps Porzingis and Mouhamed Gueye.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in loss Okongwu finished with 17 points (7-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and four steals over 36 minutes during Monday's 118-100 loss to the Raptors.

Impact It was a nice bounce-back performance Monday from Okongwu after he finished with just four points during Saturday's loss to Toronto. He led the Hawks in points and hit a career high in steals while posting his ninth double-double of the season. Okongwu primarily came off the bench to open the season, but he has been a mainstay in the Hawks' starting lineup since late November as Kristaps Porzingis works in a limited fashion off the bench while managing postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Over his last nine outings, Okongwu has averaged 18.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.1 threes and 1.3 steals over 33.9 minutes per game.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Murray-Boyles scores 17, Raptors beat Hawks 118-100 to complete 2-game sweep of Atlanta

Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles scored 17 points as the Toronto Raptors beat the Atlanta Hawks 118-100 on Monday night

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Onyeka Okongwu puts up 17-point, 12-rebound double-double for Hawks at Raptors

JANUARY 6 • YOUTUBE

Johnson, Hawks take on the Raptors

Atlanta plays Toronto for an Eastern Conference matchup Saturday

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Full stat line in win Okongwu recorded 23 points (9-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, three steals, two assists and two blocks in 30 minutes during Friday's 111-99 victory over New York.

Impact Okongwu turned in an efficient performance Friday, matching the team-high mark in points. The big man was productive across the board, particularly on the defensive end, where he tallied multiple steals and multiple blocks for the seventh time this season. Okongwu is in the midst of a career year and has scored 23-plus points in three of his last four outings, during which he has averaged 24.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals across 32.0 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson has another triple-double and the Hawks beat the Knicks 111-99

Jalen Johnson had 18 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in his seventh triple-double of the season, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday...

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Returns to Friday's contest Okongwu (laceration) has been cleared to return to Friday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Okongwu received stitches for a laceration to his head and re-entered the game at the 6:32 mark of the second quarter. He logged 11 points and two rebounds over seven minutes prior to his exit late in the first quarter.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Exits to locker room Okongwu exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Friday's game against the Knicks due to an apparent laceration, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution rep...

Impact Okongwu headed to the back with 1:02 remaining in the first quarter to treat a cut. If he's unable to return, Kristaps Porzingis and Asa Newell are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta faces New York on 3-game road skid

Atlanta is looking to end its three-game road skid with a win over New York

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Johnson scores 34 points as Hawks roll past Timberwolves 126-102 to end 7-game losing streak

Jalen Johnson scored 34 points and the Atlanta Hawks overcame Anthony Edwards’ 30 points for Minnesota to beat the Timberwolves 126-102 and end a seven-game losing streak

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Shines with 26/14 double-double Okongwu recorded 26 points (8-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 14 rebounds, six assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Monday's 140-129 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Okongwu turned in a great offensive performance, although he was unable to keep Chet Holmgren from posting a high number. The big man now has eight double-doubles, and he logged 24 rebounds for a second consecutive game. He's not averaging a double-double, but is still solid, with an average of 16.4 points and 7.8 rebounds over 33 games.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks take on the Timberwolves on 7-game losing streak

Atlanta looks to break its seven-game skid when the Atlanta Hawks play Minnesota

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

SGA scores 39 as Thunder win 140-129 to hand short-handed Hawks their 7th straight defeat

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder used a big third quarter to beat the skidding Atlanta Hawks 140-129

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Atlanta faces Oklahoma City, looks to halt 6-game skid

Atlanta aims to break its six-game losing streak with a win over Oklahoma City

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Unlikely Hawks frontcourt duo gives fans optimism despite losing streak Onyeka Okongwu and Asa Newell put on a shooting clinic against the Knicks, giving Hawks fans hope moving forward.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

EXTENDED: KNICKS at HAWKS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | December 27, 2025

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Monster double-double in loss Okongwu chipped in 31 points (10-16 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 36 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 128-125 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Okongwu ended one point and one assist away from tying his respective season-high marks in both categories. The big man has started 14 games in a row due to the persistent injuries of Kristaps Porzingis (illness), and he's been productive for the most part. This was his fifth game with at least 20 points in that stretch, which is a decent tally considering he has a secondary role on offense behind the star duo of Trae Young and Jalen Johnson.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Onyeka Okongwu puts up big 31-point, 14-rebound double-double for Hawks vs. Knicks

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Karl-Anthony Towns scores 36 and Jalen Brunson adds 34 as Knicks hold off struggling Hawks 128-125

Karl-Anthony Towns scored a season-high 36 points with 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson had 34 points and the New York Knicks survived Atlanta’s late comeback attempt to beat the slumpin...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

ONYEKA OKONGWU NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES

Atlanta visits Los Angeles after Doncic's 42-point game

Golden State takes home win streak into matchup with Atlanta

Murray-Boyles scores 17, Raptors beat Hawks 118-100 to complete 2-game sweep of Atlanta

Johnson, Hawks take on the Raptors

Johnson has another triple-double and the Hawks beat the Knicks 111-99

Atlanta faces New York on 3-game road skid

Johnson scores 34 points as Hawks roll past Timberwolves 126-102 to end 7-game losing streak

Hawks take on the Timberwolves on 7-game losing streak

SGA scores 39 as Thunder win 140-129 to hand short-handed Hawks their 7th straight defeat

Atlanta faces Oklahoma City, looks to halt 6-game skid

Karl-Anthony Towns scores 36 and Jalen Brunson adds 34 as Knicks hold off struggling Hawks 128-125