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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Hauls in 10 boards Saturday
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Okongwu posted six points (3-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block over 28 minutes during Saturday's 121-99 loss to the Pelicans.
Okongwu didn't have a great shooting night, especially from beyond the arc. However, he was active on the boards, with five of his 10 rebounds coming on the offensive side of the floor. He's recorded at least nine rebounds in three of his last four outings, and he'll finish the month of October having averaged 11.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 threes and 0.7 blocks over 28.3 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Drops 29 points in victory
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Okongwu finished with 29 points (11-17 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 32 minutes during Thursday's 114-111 win over the Cavaliers.
Okongwu led the charge in the scoring column for Atlanta, and his performance was good enough for his best showing of the young season. He also excelled on the glass, snagging double-digit rebounds on the way to a double-double. Okongwu is averaging 15.4 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists over six games this year.
Okongwu notched 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 29 minutes during Monday's 120-110 loss to Houston.
Okongwu finally showed signs of life after a disappointing start to the season, providing fantasy managers with a sense of relief. Through four games, Okongwu has averaged 9.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 combined steals and blocks in 26.5 minutes per contest. Monday's game saw him record season-high marks in points, rebounds, steals and blocks. He will look to continue his turnaround when Atlanta hosts Miami on Wednesday.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Hands out seven dimes
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Okongwu contributed eight points (3-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and seven assists in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 win over Orlando.
Okongwu struggled with his perimeter shot but made up for his modest scoring output by leading Atlanta in assists. The starting center's playmaking was encouraging, though he failed to record a defensive statistic. His ability to contribute across multiple categories should keep him valuable despite occasional scoring fluctuations.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Suiting up Friday
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Okongwu (rest) will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Okongwu and most of Atlanta's regulars rested Monday against the Thunder but will return to action for the final exhibition. It's unclear how many minutes Okongwu will play Friday, but he should be full go for the regular-season opener.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Ruled out Monday
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Okongwu (rest) is out for Monday's preseason game against the Thunder, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.
Okongwu is getting the night off Monday, with Atlanta resting a number of starters. His next chance to play arrives Friday against Dallas.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Scores 18 points in narrow victory
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Okongwu recorded 18 points (5-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 23 minutes in Saturday's 119-117 preseason win over the Pacers.
Okongwu delivered a productive offensive performance, making all six of his free-throw attempts while committing just one turnover. The center attempted seven three-pointers, and although he connected on only two, his tendency to stretch the floor has been noticeable in the preseason. That could add another wrinkle to his expanding offensive game. Okongwu, who averaged 15.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks per game across 74 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, will be one of the Hawks' go-to players on both ends of the floor once the regular season starts Oct. 21 at Orlando.
Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Contributes across the board in win
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Okongwu recorded 13 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and five assists across 22 minutes in Thursday's 123-116 preseason win over the Spurs.
Okongwu showed his versatility as a playmaking big man, leading Atlanta's starters with five assists while connecting on two three-pointers. His willingness to shoot from beyond the arc remains an intriguing element of his offensive development, and if this translates to the regular season, it could unlock a whole new level of upside for Okongwu, who's already an excellent finisher near the rim and an above-average rebounder.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Hits three in preseason opener
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Okongwu finished with eight points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block in 14 minutes during Monday's 132-123 preseason loss to Memphis.
Okongwu started at center and knocked down one of his two attempts from beyond the arc. He should remain Atlanta's starting center this season and could provide a boost to his fantasy value if his expanded perimeter shooting carries into the regular season.
Okongwu's status as the top center is solidified after Atlanta selected Kingston Flemings with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
The Hawks passed up on names like Morez Johnson, Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara and Nate Ament, instead focusing on building their backcourt for the future with the pick of Flemings. Atlanta did nab Zuby Ejiofor later in the first round and also exercised the team option on Mouhamed Gueye's contract to fortify its frontcourt this offseason, but Jock Landale (ankle) is set to enter unrestricted free agency. Neither Ejiofor nor Gueye project as more than reserve players, so Okongwu should have a good chance of building upon a career 2025-26 campaign across the board while effectively functioning as the team's full-time starting center.
Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Disappointing end to season
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Okongwu amassed four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's 140-89 loss to the Knicks in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Okongwu saved his worst for last, scoring just four points as Atlanta was embarrassed by New York in Game 6. The loss brings to an end what was a breakout season for Okongwu, as he established himself as the starting center for the Hawks. He ended the season as a top-40 fantasy asset, averaging 15.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.9 three-pointers and 2.2 combined steals and blocks over 80 games (including playoffs).
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Drops 12 points, adds four steals
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Okongwu chipped in 12 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and four steals in 28 minutes during Saturday's 114-98 loss to New York in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Okongwu turned in an improved performance, albeit still somewhat underwhelming. In his four playoff appearances, Okongwu has averaged 13.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.8 three-pointers and 1.9 combined steals and blocks, all down on his season numbers. With the two teams now locked at 2-2, Atlanta will head to New York looking for another road victory.
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