Okongwu isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's Play-In Game versus Miami.
Clint Capela will replace Okongwu in the starting lineup Tuesday after missing the previous game with a calf injury. Okongwu will likely serve as Atlanta's primary backup center, averaging 12.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks in 20.0 minutes across his last 10 appearances coming off the bench.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Nears double-double in start
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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.
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.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Starting season finale
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Okongwu will start Sunday's game at Boston, Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
With the Hawks locked into the 8-seed in the East, they'll rest a handful of starters Sunday, including Clint Capela (calf). It will be Okongwu's first start since back in mid-January, when he started a string of 12 straight games. In that span, he posted 11.2 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.0 steals in 32.9 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Flashes upside again in loss
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Okongwu contributed 10 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds and two blocks across 20 minutes during Friday's 136-131 overtime loss to the 76ers.
Okongwu did enough to remain relevant in the loss, continuing to flash the upside managers would love to see more of moving forward. As for this season, it appears as though his role is unlikely to change. However, when projecting forward to next season, there is certainly a chance he will step into a larger role, especially given the Hawks' struggles. Managers will want to keep their ear to the ground regarding precisely what the team's rotation will look like, just on the off chance Okongwu manages to sneak into the starting lineup.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Big night off bench
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Okongwu registered 21 points (5-5 FG, 11-12 FT), nine rebounds and three blocks over 20 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 120-118 win over the Cavaliers.
The third-year center tied his career scoring high while almost recording his first double-double since March 13. Okongwu has been a very effective weapon on the second unit for the Cavs of late, scoring in double digits in eight of the last nine games and averaging 14.4 points, 8.1 boards, 1.8 blocks, 0.9 assists and 0.8 steals in just 20.9 minutes a night while shooting 78.3 percent from the floor and 90.0 percent from the free-throw line. Clint Capela still has two more years left on his current contract after signing an extension in 2021, but Okongwu's play down the stretch might encourage the Hawks to move on from the veteran big man over the summer.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Thrives off bench in loss
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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.
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.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Cedes minutes to Capela
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Okongwu finished Sunday's 126-118 loss to the Spurs with 17 points (6-8 FG, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, one steal and one block in 20 minutes.
For the first time in four games, Okongwu saw fewer minutes than starter Clint Capela (28), but that didn't stop both centers from contributing useful fantasy lines. Capela converted seven of nine field-goal attempts and logged his second double-double in three games, while Okongwu continued what has been a nice run of productive games. While getting 20 minutes in each of the past four games, Okongwu is converting on 82.8 percent of his field goals and 93.8 percent of his free-throw tries while averaging 15.8 points, 9.0 boards and 1.3 blocks.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Dominant against Warriors
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Okongwu notched 19 points (8-9 FG, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 24 minutes during Friday's 127-119 victory over the Warriors.
Friday's game was a fast-paced matchup that suited Okongwu much more than Clint Capela, and Okongwu's efficient scoring and rim protection made it hard for coach Quin Snyder to take him off the floor. Okongwu is trending up at the ideal time for fantasy managers, clearing 23 or more minutes in his last three games with averages of 15.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.3 blocks.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Posts double-double off bench
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Okongwu racked up 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Monday's 136-115 loss to Minnesota.
On a night where most of the Hawks struggled, Okongwu thrived. He crushed the Timberwolves on the offensive glass, grabbing nine of Atlanta's misses en route to finishing with his first double-double in eight games. Though Okongwu has shown the ability to produce interesting numbers when given the majority of the minutes at center, he's typically fallen on the smaller side of a timeshare at the position with Clint Capela since Quin Snyder took over as the team's head coach. In Snyder's first eight games at the helm, Okongwu is averaging 20.1 minutes per game to Capela's 27.0.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Sneaky production Friday
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Okongwu closed with four points (1-4 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 19 minutes during Friday's 114-107 win over Washington.
Okongwu managed to chip in across the board Friday despite playing fewer than 20 minutes for the second time in his past three games. A change in head coach has not improved the short-term outlook for Okongwu. He is outside the top 200 over the past two weeks, leaving him as a drop candidate in standard formats. There is enough there for him to still be considered in certain builds, although it does not appear as though he will be logging more than 20 minutes very often.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Busy night at charity stripe
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Okongwu racked up 15 points (4-5 FG, 7-8 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes during Saturday's 117-109 loss to the Heat.
Okongwu tied his season high with seven made free throws en route to his highest scoring outing since Feb. 3. Since the start of February (13 games), he's averaging 10.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, 1.1 assists and 0.9 steals in 21.0 minutes.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Fills stat sheet, double-doubles
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Okongwu produced 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals across 25 minutes during Friday's 136-119 victory over Cleveland.
Okongwu logged only 25 minutes Friday but played a massive role in the win over the Cavaliers, as he recorded a double-double on efficient shooting and had multiple tallies across the board. He should remain on a bench role with Clint Capela being healthy, but Okongwu is showing he might deserve some more minutes even if he's not starting. He's averaging 10.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game across 20.7 minutes in nine February appearances.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Strong numbers in 19 minutes
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Okongwu closed with 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three steals, two blocks and one assist across 19 minutes during Monday's 144-138 loss to the Hornets.
Okongwu saw his usual allotment of minutes off the bench Monday and was able to turn in a solid two-way performance. Despite rarely playing more than 20 minutes on any given night, Okongwu has been a top-50 player over the past two weeks on a per-game basis in nine-category leagues. His fantasy value is predominantly tied to rebounds, blocks and efficiency and low turnovers, meaning he can be rostered in 12-team formats but isn't going to be a fit for every team.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Scores double-double off bench
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Okongwu totaled 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one block and one steal in 23 minutes during Thursday's 116-107 win over the Suns.
Okongwu produced a very well-rounded game Friday night, recording his second double-double in four contests. The center minutes distribution was split almost evenly between him and Clint Capela, which isn't always the case. The young backup center has proven multiple times that he can handle a larger role, but Capela is also playing quite well, so Atlanta seems content keeping Okongwu in his current role off the bench for now.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Secures rare double-double
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Okongwu closed with 15 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes during Friday's 115-108 win over Utah.
Okongwu stepped up in a big way Friday, making the most of his chances from the field and collecting double-digit rebounds for the first time since Jan. 14, which is also the last time he notched a double-double. Okongwu has now scored in double figures in back-to-back matchups, though his shared role with Clint Capela at center limits prevents the big man from stretching his fantasy game much further when both are healthy.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Perfect performance off bench
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Okongwu finished with 17 points (7-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 20 minutes in Tuesday's 132-100 win over the Suns.
In a game the Hawks dominated from start to finish, Okongwu's playing time didn't suffer like most of Atlanta's starters. While handling his usual second-unit role behind starting center Clint Capela, Okongwu made the most of his 20 minutes of court time, going perfect from the field for the second game in a row while chipping in in the two defensive categories. Though his role appears unlikely to grow, barring a Capela absence, Okongwu's averages of 9.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals over his last four games to go with elite efficiency are enough to make him useful in 12- or 14-team category leagues.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Playing second fiddle to Capela
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Okongwu finished Monday's 129-125 loss to the Trail Blazers with eight points (4-4 FG), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes.
In three appearances since returning from a one-game absence due to a hamstring issue, Okongwu is converting on 78.6 percent of his field-goal attempts while making an impact on the glass and in the defensive categories. Even so, Okongwu's run of solid performances off the bench doesn't look as though it'll earn him a larger share of playing time while starting center Clint Capela is healthy and playing effectively. In the last three games both big men have been available, Capela is averaging 28.3 minutes to Okongwu's 19.7.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Will play Wednesday
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Okongwu (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's matchup against the Thunder, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Okongwu skipped Monday's game against the Bulls due to left hamstring tightness that popped up during Saturday's game against the Hornets. However, it appears like the night off was positive for the backup big, as Okongwu has been cleared for action Wednesday. Across 29 appearances as a reserve, Okongwu has averaged 8.7 points and 6.5 rebounds in 20.4 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Listed questionable for Wednesday
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Okongwu (hamstring) is considered questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Thunder.
Okongwu skipped Monday's game against the Bulls because of left hamstring tightness that surfaced during Sunday's game versus the Hornets. The big man's status for Wednesday appears to still be up in the air, so it will be worth monitoring his status leading up to the 8 PM ET opening tipoff. If he can't go, look for Clint Capela and AJ Griffin to take on heightened workloads again.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Out Monday
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Okongwu (hamstring) is out for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Okongwu will officially miss his second game of the season due to a hamstring injury sustained in Atlanta's previous contest. Jalen Johnson and Clint Capela figure to receive additional usage with the USC product on the sidelines. Okongwu's next chance to return comes Wednesday against the Thunder.
