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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Returns to starting lineup
Okongwu (toe) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Okongwu will move past a toe injury, make his preseason debut and start at center due to Clint Capela (ankle) being sidelined. Capela's injury is reportedly minor but may impact his status for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Brooklyn. Whenever Capela misses time, Okongwu will likely be the primary beneficiary.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Subdued performance Thursday
Okongwu finished with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3PT), four rebounds, one assist and one block in 16 minutes during Thursday's preseason loss to the Thunder.
Okongwu made his preseason debut, finishing with a modest stat line in limited minutes. It is unclear whether Okongwu will be the starter this season, although based on what we have seen over the past couple of years, confidence is low. However, Clint Capela is dealing with an ankle injury, something that could open the door for Okongwu to get first crack at the role. Either way, he makes sense as a target anywhere after pick 100.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Still out Wednesday
Okongwu (toe) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Heat, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Okongwu hasn't appeared in a preseason game as he continues to rehab from a toe procedure he underwent back in April. His last chance to take the floor before the regular season comes Thursday against Oklahoma City.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Won't see floor Monday
Okongwu (toe) has officially been ruled out of Monday's preseason game against the 76ers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
This does not come as a surprise as coach Quin Snyder said Monday there was a "good chance" Okongwu wouldn't suit up. The big man is working his way back from a non-surgical procedure on his left big toe that he underwent in April. The club is taking it slow with Okongwu's recovery, though there is optimism that he returns to game action during the preseason -- with his next opportunity coming Wednesday against the Heat.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Unlikely to play Monday
Coach Quin Snyder said there's a "good chance" Okongwu (toe) doesn't play in Monday's preseason game against the 76ers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Okongwu is still working his way back from a non-surgical procedure he underwent in April to deal with inflammation in his left big toe. While he's unlikely to play Monday, Snyder added that he's hopeful Okongwu suits up before the preseason ends. He'll have two more chances to do so -- Wednesday in Miami and Thursday in Oklahoma City.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Won't play Tuesday
Okongwu (toe) is out for Tuesday's preseason opener against the Pacers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Okongwu still appears to be recovering from a non-surgical procedure he underwent in April to deal with inflammation in his left big toe. While Okongwu hasn't been ruled out for the preseason, his status is worth monitoring ahead of Atlanta's regular-season campaign, which begins Oct. 23 against Brooklyn.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Not 100 percent for camp
Hawks general manager Landry Fields said Monday that Okongwu (toe) is not 100 percent healthy entering training camp, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Okongwu underwent a non-surgical procedure back on April 11 to address ongoing inflammation in his left big toe, and it's a concern that he's still not 100 percent. Fields did indicate that Okongwu is progressing in the right direction, but fantasy managers will want to watch this situation closely during the preseason because he has considerable upside if he can get his health right.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Out at least four weeks
Okongwu underwent a non-surgical procedure Tuesday to address ongoing inflammation in his left big toe and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Okongwu hasn't played since March 21 due to the left big toe injury. Unless the Hawks can come out of the Play-In and go on a miraculous playoff run, the 22-year-old big man has essentially been shut down for the rest of the season. Okongwu will end the regular season with averages of 10.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 blocks in 25.5 minutes across 55 appearances, including eight starts.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Remains out Wednesday
Okongwu (toe) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.
Okongwu hasn't played since March 21 after he aggravated his left big toe sprain. He had been scheduled for a re-evaluation earlier this week, but the Hawks have yet to provide an update on his status.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Out at least one more week
The Hawks announced Monday that Okongwu (toe) will be re-evaluated in 7-to-10 days.
Okongwu has been cleared to resume basketball activities, but based on his re-evaluation timeline, he's set to miss at least four games, and perhaps even the rest of the regular season. While Okongwu has been sidelined since March 21 with the left toe sprain, Bruno Fernando has re-entered head coach Quin Snyder's rotation as the top backup to starting center Clint Capela.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-10, 240 lbs |
| Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA |
| Age: 23 |
| School: USC |
| Experience: 4 |