Impact Okongwu re-joining the second unit is unsurprising with Clint Capela (knee) returning to action Monday. Okongwu is averaging 7.0 rebounds, 6.8 points and 2.2 assists in his last five games off the bench.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
ONYEKA OKONGWU #17 - CENTER - ATLANTA HAWKS
11.1 PPG •
6.6 RPG •
1.6 APG
11.1 PPG
6.6 RPG
1.6 APG
Returns to second unit Okongwu will come off the bench for Monday's game against Detroit.
Scores 16 in loss Okongwu finished Saturday's 127-119 loss to Cleveland with 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block in 32 minutes.
Impact Okongwu logged a full workload, even while Bruno Fernando delivered 13 points and eight rebounds in 16 minutes. Clint Capela (knee) was inactive, and Fernando's performance is indicative of the idea that any big can perform offensively alongside Trae Young in coach Quin Snyder's offense. Atlanta lost the rebounding battle by 15 to Cleveland on Saturday, making it disappointing to see Okongwu's interior presence fail to boom.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moves into starting lineup Okongwu will start Friday's game against the Raptors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Okongwu will start ahead of Saddiq Bey, as Atlanta presumably looks to match Toronto's frontcourt size. This is Okongwu's first start of the campaign and first career start at power forward. Over his last 10 appearances, he's averaged 8.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 25.4 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Strong performance Wednesday Okongwu ended Wednesday's 135-128 loss to the Raptors with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 30 minutes.
Impact Okongwu played a season-high 30 minutes in the loss, delivering arguably his best game of the season. He has played at least 28 minutes in two straight contests, allowing managers to breathe a sigh of relief. Despite inconsistent production, he should be rostered in most formats. If he was dropped in your league, it makes sense to try and acquire him.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hawks vs. Raptors Postgame Press Conference: Onyeka Okongwu & Saddiq Bey
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Quiet in 27 minutes Okongwu chipped in four points (2-2 FG), three rebounds, one block and two steals over 27 minutes during Sunday's 113-103 loss to Boston.
Impact Okongwu saw more minutes than Capela for the second straight game, but this still has the look of a timeshare at center. On the season, Okongwu is averaging 22.8 minutes compared to 24.4 for Capela. Okongwu has only scored in double digits one time in his last 10 games, but his efficiency and ability to contribute across the board keeps his value afloat in category formats.
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Double-double off bench in OT win Okongwu amassed 12 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds and one block across 25 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 147-145 overtime victory over the Nets.
Impact It's his first double-double since Nov. 1, and those have been the fourth-year center's only double-doubles of the season so far. The sixth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft has the talent to do better, but as long as Clint Capela blocks his progress on the Atlanta roster, Okongwu will remain a better dynasty asset for fantasy purposes than a reliable short-term contributor.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet production of late Okongwu notched eight points (4-4 FG), nine rebounds, two assists and one block over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 126-120 win over Detroit.
Impact Okongwu was perfect from the field Tuesday, but he racked up five fouls in quick succession. Foul trouble remains an issue in the 22-year-old's conquest for a larger workload, but there are games when he overcomes limited minutes by racking up defensive stats. However, it's tough to count on Okongwu for double-digit scoring on any given night.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Outplays Clint Capela off bench Okongwu supplied 16 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one block across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 130-121 win over Washington.
Impact Clint Capela got the start at center and Okongwu backed him up, but the latter outplayed him and logged more minutes than the starter -- 27 for Okongwu and only 21 for Capela. Okongwu has scored in double digits in three games in a row and this was his first double-double of the season, so it wouldn't be shocking if he ends up seeing an uptick in minutes in the coming weeks.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Onyeka Okongwu Shares His Reaction to Signing His Extension With the Hawks Okongwu signed a four-year $62 million dollar extension yesterday
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
NBA Analyst on Onyeka Okongwu's Extension With the Hawks: "That is a lock to age really, really well" Okongwu signed a four-year $62M extension with the Hawks yesterday
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Hawks, F/C Onyeka Okongwu agree to extension The Atlanta Hawks and forward/center Onyeka Okongwu agreed to a contract extension on Monday.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Hawks, F/C Onyeka Okongwu agree to extension The Atlanta Hawks and forward/center Onyeka Okongwu agreed to a contract extension on Monday.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Hawks extend center Onyeka Okongwu to four-year deal The Hawks have signed forward/center Onyeka Okongwu to a multi-year contract extension, which begins with the 2024-25 season. The four-year...
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • AJC.COM
Report: Hawks, Onyeka Okongwu agree to $62 million contract extension The No. 6 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft has agreed to an extension with the Atlanta Hawks.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • NBA.COM
Lands four-year extension Okongwu signed a four-year, $62 million contract extension with Atlanta on Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Okongwu had a career-best year last season, averaging 9.9 points and 7.2 rebounds in 23.1 minutes per game over 80 appearances. The 22-year-old also displayed some floor-spacing abilities during the preseason this year, going 5-for-13 from beyond the arc after minimal work from long distance over his first three seasons in the league. He'll likely begin the 2023-24 campaign as a bench player while Clint Capela starts at center, but Okongwu should still have plenty of opportunities to contribute.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Solid off bench against Sixers Okongwu scored 14 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT) while adding seven rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes off the bench during Friday's 120-106 preseason loss to the 76ers.
Impact Clint Capela got the start, but Okongwu saw a couple more minutes on the night and out-produced the veteran center. The 22-year-old Okongwu has seen his scoring and rebounding numbers improve every season in the NBA, and that trend figures to continue as he appears ready to add some floor-spacing to his skill set -- he's gone 5-for-13 (38.5 percent) from beyond the arc in the preseason while attempting at least three three-pointers in every game.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back to bench Okongwu won't start Friday's preseason finale against the 76ers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Okongwu has drawn a few starts with Clint Capela resting, but the latter is back in action Friday, sending the former to a reserve role. Okongwu has slowly eaten away at Capela's playing time in recent years and should see close to 25 minutes per game in 2023-24.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Active at both ends Monday Okongwu finished with 11 points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-6 FT), six rebounds, an assist and two blocks across 26 minutes in Monday's 116-112 preseason loss to the Pacers.
Impact Okongwu has received a few starts during preseason action, and even though he looked quite good in this one, all signs point to him playing off the bench while Clint Capela operates with the first unit. Okongwu is still valuable in fantasy this year as a handcuff option and could be quite an asset in dynasty formats. He averaged 9.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.3 blocks across 23.1 minutes per game last season.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Onyeka Okongwu scores 18 points in Hawks 3rd Preseason Win
OCTOBER 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Ruled out Thursday Okongwu has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Okongwu is likely simply getting a night to rest Thursday, as the Hawks didn't indicate that he's dealing with an injury. Bruno Fernando and Mouhamed Gueye could see increased playing time against Memphis, while Okongwu's next chance to play will be Saturday against New Orleans.
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nears double-double in start Okongwu closed with 10 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's 120-114 loss to the Celtics.
Impact Okongwu got the start in Sunday's game due to Atlanta sitting its regular starters, finishing second on the team in rebounds while ending up one board short of a double-double outing. Okongwu has recorded at least 10 points and five rebounds in nine of his last 10 games.
APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hawks Forward-Center Onyeka Okongwu Awarded Jason Collier Memorial Trophy Third-Year Player Recognized for Community Service and Youth Enrichment Throughout 2022-23 Season
APRIL 6, 2023 • NBA.COM
Hawks hold off Mitchell, Cavaliers; Bucks win Central
Dejounte Murray sank three free throws with 2:14 remaining to give Atlanta the lead and added a fall-away jumper with less than a minute remaining to lead the Hawks to a 120-118 wi...MARCH 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thrives off bench in loss Okongwu racked up 14 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 125-124 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact Okongwu is solidified as the backup at center behind Clint Capela, but there's no question he's making the most of his limited minutes. He's grabbed at least seven rebounds in seven games in a row while scoring in double digits five times in that span. He's averaging 11.4 points, 6.6 boards and 1.4 blocks across 21.0 minutes off the bench per contest in March.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
