Onyeka Okongwu News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

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.

3 HOURS AGO • 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...

1 DAY AGO • 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

1 DAY AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • 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

1 DAY AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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

3 DAYS AGO • 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

3 DAYS AGO • 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...

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in win Monday Okongwu had 16 points (5-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 20 minutes during Monday's 146-107 win over the Grizzlies.

Impact Okongwu was one of eight Atlanta players who scored in double digits in this win, and aside from filling the stat sheet, Okongwu was very efficient with his touches near the rim. The big man has scored at least 15 points in just two of his last five appearances, however, and with three single-digit scoring efforts in that span, the center's numbers are trending in the wrong direction.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks get double-digit scoring from 8 players and beat Grizzlies 146-107

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 26 points and eight Atlanta players scored in double figures as the Hawks routed the Memphis Grizzlies 146-107 on Monday night

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Struggles in loss to Rockets Okongwu had six points (2-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 24 minutes during Friday's 117-95 loss to the Rockets.

Impact This was the second time over the past four games that Okongwu was held to single digits in the scoring department, but at least he was able to salvage his stat line with some rebounds and defensive stats. Managers can anticipate a more robust offensive outing Saturday, with a favorable matchup against the Warriors.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets snap Hawks' 11-game win streak with a 117-95 rout as Durant scores 25

Kevin Durant scored 25 points, Jabari Smith Jr. added 23 and the Houston Rockets snapped Atlanta’s 11-game winning streak with a 117-95 victory over the Hawks

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Onyeka Okongwu's surprising improvement is more impressive than it seems In his one season at USC, Onyeka Okongwu made exactly one 3-pointer. In his first two seasons in the NBA, he made exactly zero. In year thre...

MARCH 17 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Atlanta visits Dallas after Alexander-Walker's 41-point performance

Atlanta plays the Dallas Mavericks after Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 41 points in the Hawks' 124-112 win against the Orlando Magic

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Atlanta plays Milwaukee, looks for 9th straight victory

Atlanta hosts Milwaukee looking to extend its eight-game win streak

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Racks up six stocks in win Okongwu totaled 13 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds, four blocks and two steals in 30 minutes during Thursday's 108-97 victory over the Nets.

Impact This was Okongwu's second straight game with four swats and nine boards, and he finished with a plus-six differential in the 11-point win. Okongwu is on pace to hit career-highs in points (16.1), assists (3.3), triples (2.1) and steals (1.2) this season, and he's flirting with top-30 value on the year.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Swats four shots Okongwu supplied 18 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 124-112 win over the Mavericks.

Impact This was Okongwu's second game of the season with at least four blocks. He remains on pace for third-round value in nine-category formats with averages of 16.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.2 steals, 1.1 blocks and 2.1 three-pointers.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson scores 35 in Hawks' 126-116 win over 76ers as Maxey leaves in final minute with hand injury

Jalen Johnson had 35 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists and Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 24 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 126-116 for their season-be...

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Atlanta takes home win streak into matchup with Philadelphia

Atlanta comes into a matchup with Philadelphia after winning four straight home games

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Stuffs stat sheet Tuesday Okongwu registered 21 points (9-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and three steals across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 131-113 victory over the Bucks...

Impact Okongwu finished just two boards shy of recording what would've been his fifth consecutive outing with a double-double. However, even though he didn't reach that feat, he still posted a well-rounded line. Okongwu has scored at least 20 points in three of his seven outings since the All-Star break, and it was also the fourth time over that span in which he recorded at least one tally in each of the five major categories. The big man is averaging 15.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.4 blocks per game since the All-Star break.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks beat slumping Bucks 131-113 to win 5th straight and climb above .500

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23 points and the Atlanta Hawks defeated the slumping Milwaukee Bucks 131-113 to win their fifth straight game and move above

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Onyeka Okongwu made the leap nobody could have possibly expected Onyeka Okongwu has made one of the greatest shooting improvements the NBA has ever seen.

MARCH 4 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Monster line in win Okongwu totaled 25 points (9-15 FG, 7-12 3Pt), 10 rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals across 27 minutes during Sunday's 135-101 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact This was a tremendous showing for Okongwu as the Hawks improved to 31-31 on the season. Okongwu trails only Jalen Johnson in fantasy value for nine-category formats in Atlanta, posting averages of 16.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.1 three-pointers.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

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