FEBRUARY 22 • SACBEE.COM
ONYEKA OKONGWU #17 - CENTER - ATLANTA HAWKS
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6.6 RPG •
1.6 APG
11.1 PPG
6.6 RPG
1.6 APG
Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder Says Center Onyeka Okongwu is Out "For the Foreseeable Future" Okongwu injured his toe right before the All-Star Break
Hawks' front-line depth takes another hit with Okongwu out for 'foreseeable future'
The Atlanta Hawks are preparing to be without center Onyeka Okongwu for an indefinite period of time, leaving the team with front-line depth issues as it returns from the All-Star...FEBRUARY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No timetable to return Coach Quin Snyder said Thursday that Okongwu (toe) will be sidelined "for the foreseeable future," Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Okongwu sustained a sprained left big toe shortly before the All-Star break and was slated to be re-evaluated following the layoff. However, it appears as though he'll be forced to miss more time, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to game action. Despite Okongwu's absence, the Hawks are slated to get a boost in the frontcourt since Clint Capela (adductor) will be available with a minutes restriction for Friday's game against Toronto.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Hawks C Onyeka Okongwu (big toe) out at least a week Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu will be sidelined a week to 10 days due to a sprained left big toe sustained in Monday’s loss to the Chi...
FEBRUARY 14 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Hawks Provide Injury Updates For Onyeka Okongwu and Clint Capela Okongwu sustained an injury last night in the game against Chicago
FEBRUARY 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Suffers toe sprain Monday Okongwu will not play Wednesday versus Charlotte and be re-evaluated following the All-Star break after suffering a left toe sprain in Monday's loss to Chicago.
Impact Okongwu's next opportunity to take the court comes Feb. 23 against Toronto. The All-Star break arrives at a fortuitous time for the 23-year-old, as the majority of his healing could take place during a gap in play. Okongwu's official diagnosis is a sprain of his left big toe, which will relegate him to the sidelines alongside fellow injured center Clint Capela (groin). Bruno Fernando and Jalen Johnson will likely be leaned on in Atlanta's frontcourt.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Plays well, picks up toe injury Okongwu (toe) posted 11 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block over 33 minutes during Monday's 136-126 loss to the Bulls. Okongwu exited in the fin...
Impact Okongwu's status will need to be monitored in advance of Wednesday's game against Charlotte. It's unclear when his injury incident took place, but Atlanta also could have merely been exercising an abundance of caution with the 23-year-old since Monday's game was winding down. Clint Capela (groin) won't be re-evaluated until after the All-Star break, so an absence for Okongwu would be a crushing blow to Atlanta's frontcourt size.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Drops 21 points Friday Okongwu totaled 21 points (9-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 34 minutes during Friday's 127-121 win over Philadelphia.
Impact Okongwu scored double-digits for the seventh consecutive game, continuing his strong play of late. With Clint Capela (thigh) on the shelf, Okongwu has started the past three games. During that time he has been averaging 19.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers. Although it is unclear what his role will look like once Capela returns, Okongwu is a clear must-roster player across all formats right now.
FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Double-double in Wednesday's loss Okongwu finished with 19 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 125-117 loss to the Celtics.
Impact With Clint Capela (thigh) out for a second straight game, Okongwu recorded his seventh double-double of the season. Capela's injury isn't viewed as serious, but if he were to get moved at the trade deadline, Okongwu's fantasy value could skyrocket down the stretch. Five of his double-doubles this season have come in games during which he played 30-plus minutes.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
NBA Trade Talk: Why Onyeka Okongwu Would Elevate Oklahoma City's Ceiling If the Atlanta Hawks were willing to deal Onyeka Okongwu, the Thunder should consider trading for him ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.
FEBRUARY 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Gets big minutes sans Capela Okongwu tallied 18 points (8-10 FG, 2-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one block across 34 minutes in Monday's 149-144 loss to the Clippers.
Impact As expected, Okongwu slid into the starting five and saw one of his larger workloads of the season while Clint Capela (adductor) was sidelined. Capela will be sidelined for at least another week before being re-evaluated, setting Okongwu up for a multi-game run as the starting center and likely, a regular 30-plus-minute role. Though his contributions outside of the scoring column were fairly lean, Okongwu is averaging 9.7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per 36 minutes and should be an asset in both categories while he's receiving extended run. Additionally, he's proven to be an efficient two-level scorer, as he's converting at a 61 percent clip from the field and 82 percent clip from the free-throw line in 2023-24.
FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Enters starting five Okongwu is starting Monday's game against the Clippers, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
Impact Clint Capela (thigh) is unavailable for Monday's clash, so it'll be Okongwu who is called upon to step up at center. The USC product is coming off an impressive performance Saturday against the Warriors, as he dropped 22 points to go along with 16 rebounds and two blocks in 36 minutes.
FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Feasts Saturday Okongwu notched 22 points (8-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 16 rebounds and two blocks over 36 minutes during Saturday's 141-134 overtime victory over the Warriors.
Impact Okongwu flashed the tool kit Saturday, getting buckets on the offensive glass, capitalizing in Atlanta's pick-and-roll and knocking down multiple threes for the fourth time this season. He was too athletic for Kevon Looney, and far too large for Golden State's undersized frontcourt to stop throughout the contest. Saturday marked Okongwu's first 20-point game of the season.
FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
On the rise Okongwu racked up 15 points (7-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 27 minutes during Friday's 129-120 win over the Suns.
Impact Okongwu has posted double-digit scoring in three consecutive games, averaging 24.3 minutes over that span. That being said, his fantasy candidacy remains mediocre barring a Clint Capela trade to super-charge his workload. Okongwu is posting a career-low 2.1 percent block rate while grading as a league-average defensive rebounder and slightly above-average offensive rebounder.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Nears double-double Okongwu notched 15 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds and one block in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 106-104 victory over the Magic.
Impact Okongwu finished just one rebound away from securing a double-double, and it was noticeable that he outplayed Clint Capela despite logging fewer minutes. Capela's numbers have been decreasing of late, and Okongwu is making the most of his minutes available. He's averaging 9.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game across 24.7 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Double-double in Wednesday's start Okongwu registered 19 points (7-10 FG, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 139-132 overtime win over the 76ers.
Impact With Clint Capela (Achilles) unavailable, Okongwu made his third start of the season and gave another glimpse of what he would be capable of in a full-time starting role, producing his fifth double-double of the season. The 15-21 Hawks continue to be a nexus of trade rumors, and while Dejounte Murray has been the name most frequently mentioned, a Capela deal could strap a rocket to Okongwu's fantasy value.
JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Starting sans Capela Okongwu is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the 76ers, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Okongwu will replace Clint Capela (Achilles) in the starting five Wednesday. Okongwu is averaging 15.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 32.5 minutes across his previous two starts this season.
JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Not listed on injury report Okongwu (illness) isn't listed on the Hawks' injury report for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Impact Okongwu missed Sunday's win over the Wizards due to an illness but should return to action Wednesday. Across 13 December appearances (two starts), Okongwu averaged 10.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks in 26.6 minutes per game.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Downgraded to out Okongwu (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Impact As expected, Okongwu has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss his first game of the season. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday at home against the Thunder. In Okongwu's absence, Bruno Fernando may crack the rotation as the primary backup to Clint Capela.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful for Sunday Okongwu is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Wizards due to illness, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact The Hawks are expected to be without their backup center to end the week. With Okongwu likely sitting Sunday out, it's possible that Bruno Fernando will step in as the backup center. Okongwu has had a strong December, posting averages of 10.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks in 26.6 minutes.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Saturday Okongwu (heel) will play in Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Impact This is great news for an Atlanta team that is pretty banged up. Okongwu has been trending up in December, posting averages of 10.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks in 27.4 minutes.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Status in question Saturday Okongwu is questionable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies due to a heel injury, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Impact Okongwu was a late addition to the injury report with right heel soreness which now has his status in question. Okungwu's absence would be important for the already shorthanded Hawks, as he is averaging 14.2 points, 7.2 rebounds 1.2 blocks and 1.0 assists in 29.5 minutes per game over his last six appearances.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu Just Made the Most Casual Steal in NBA History Atlanta’s fourth-year power forward deftly padded his stats as time expired.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Strong double-double in win Okongwu totaled 19 points (8-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 134-127 win over the Rockets.
Impact Okongwu caught fire down the stretch, combining with Trae Young for a bevy of pick-and-roll dunks. He ended with 19-and-11 in 33 minutes, delivering his fourth double-double of the season. He has played at least 30 minutes in four of the past five games, reminding everyone just what he can do when afforded significant playing time.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Onyeka Okongwu takes over 4th Quarter in Win over Rockets
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE
