Onyeka Okongwu Injury News & Updates

Okongwu closed Sunday's 142-134 double-overtime victory over the 76ers with 10 points (5-14 FG, 0-7 3Pt), 13 rebounds, six assists and one steal in 47 minutes.

Okongwu recorded his fifth double-double of the season -- and first since Nov. 13 -- in this win, and the big man continues to make the most of his minutes available in the Hawks' frontcourt. Regardless of whether he starts or plays off the bench, Okongwu is seeing enough minutes, and producing at a strong enough rate, to be considered across all formats. He averaged 16.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks per game in November.

Okongwu recorded 18 points (8-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals in 34 minutes during Friday's 130-123 win over Cleveland.

Okongwu got the start Friday due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness), and the former made the most of his opportunity by filling up the stat sheet during Atlanta's win. Okongwu has scored at least 15 points in each of his last eight outings (five starts), and over that span he has averaged 21.8 points on 58.2 percent shooting (including 48.2 percent from three on 7.0 3PA/G) along with 5.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals over 30.1 minutes per game.

Okongwu is in the Hawks' starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Friday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu will make his eighth start of the season Friday due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness). Okongwu has been productive both as a starter and off the bench this season, and in 12 games since Nov. 2 he has averaged 17.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.3 threes, 0.9 blocks and 0.9 steals over 28.7 minutes per contest.

Okongwu will come off the bench Tuesday against the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu stepped into the starting lineup Sunday given the absence of Kristaps Porzingis, but the USC product will operate as a reserve Tuesday night. Okongwu has scored in double figures in each of his last three appearances off the bench.

Okongwu closed Sunday's 113-110 win over the Hornets with 20 points (8-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and three assists across 35 minutes.

After missing Saturday's win over New Orleans due to left ankle inflammation, the 24-year-old big man got the starting nod in place of Kristaps Porzingis (rest) on Sunday. Okongwu was one of four Atlanta players to score 20-plus points and has now reached that mark in five of his last six appearances (four starts). During that span, he has averaged 22.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals in 31.2 minutes per game.

Okongwu will start Sunday's game against the Hornets, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

With Kristaps Porzingis (rest) sitting out the second leg of Atlanta's back-to-back set, Okongwu will get the starting nod. In his previous six starts this season, the big man averaged 20.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.7 steals in 34.3 minutes per game.

Okongwu (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu was previously listed as questionable with left ankle inflammation but will shed that designation and suit up Sunday. With Kristaps Porzingis (rest) out, Okongwu is in line to make his seventh start of the season. In his first six, the big man averaged 20.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.7 steals in 34.3 minutes per contest.

Okongwu (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu sat out the first half of the Hawks' back-to-back Saturday against the Pelicans and is now questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Hornets due to left ankle inflammation. With Kristaps Porzingis (rest) sidelined, Okongwu would likely draw the start if cleared, while Mouhamed Gueye would be the next option at center if he's unable to go.

Okongwu (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Okongwu will sit out the first leg of this back-to-back set, but maybe he'll be able to get back out there for Sunday's game against the Hornets. His absence should open up minutes for Mouhamed Gueye.

Okongwu is questionable for Saturday's game in New Orleans due to left ankle inflammation, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu tweaked his ankle during Thursday's loss to the Spurs, and with Saturday's matchup against the Pelicans being the first of a back-to-back set, he may sit that one out. If Okongwu is unavailable for Saturday's game, that would open up some minutes for Mouhamed Gueye.

Okongwu (undisclosed) returned to Thursday's game against the Spurs with 5:26 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.

Okongwu exited to the locker room in the second quarter after taking a spill, though he returned to action in the third. The big man should be able to handle his usual playing time the rest of the way.

Okongwu took a fall and headed to the locker room during the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Spurs, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Okongwu was down for a minute but appeared to be walking fine on his way to the locker room. It remains to be seen if the big man, who posted seven points and two rebounds in the first half, will return for the second half.

Okongwu is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

The Hawks will have Kristaps Porzingis back in the lineup for this matchup against the Spurs, so Okongwu will return to the bench. The big man has alternated between the starting lineup and the second unit, starting in six of his 15 contests. Okongwu is averaging 13.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game when deployed off the bench this season.

Okongwu (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against Detroit, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

With Kristaps Porzingis (knee) out Tuesday, Okongwu is primed for a massive role at center. On the year, Okongwu has averaged 15.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 steals in 29.4 minutes per contest through 14 appearances.

Okongwu (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

The Hawks could be awfully undermanned at center Tuesday, considering Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is joining Okongwu on the injury report. Mouhamed Gueye could be needed to play a significant role against Detroit, and Atlanta could even choose to recall N'Faly Dante from the G League's College Park Skyhawks if both Okongwu and Porzingis cannot play.

Okongwu supplied 27 points (9-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals across 37 minutes during Sunday's 124-122 victory over Phoenix.

Okongwu led the Hawks in scoring Sunday but also posted solid numbers in other categories, and he finished with at least two tallies in each of the five major categories. Okongwu has scored in double digits in each of his last five games regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench, averaging 20.4 points, 6.4 boards, 3.2 assists and a combined 3.0 steals-plus-blocks per game in that span. Kristaps Porzingis (knee) didn't play Sunday and is questionable to play Tuesday against the Pistons, but even if he returns, it's becoming increasingly hard to leave Okongwu off the court based on how good he's been playing of late.

Okongwu will enter the starting lineup against the Suns on Sunday, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

The Hawks will be without Kristaps Porzingis (knee), so Okongwu essentially becomes the starter by default. He's in the midst of a terrific campaign, posting averages of 14.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.8 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.6 three-pointers.

Okongwu chipped in 32 points (11-18 FG, 8-14 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals in 35 minutes during Thursday's 132-122 victory over the Jazz.

Okongwu was lights out from distance in this one, and that was a team-wide trend, with Atlanta setting a new franchise record with 16 triples by halftime and their 24 made threes on the evening accounted for the most threes made by any team this season. Okongwu is taking a career-high 4.1 three-point attempts this season and he's converting a career-high 1.6 of those attempts.

Okongwu will start Thursday's game against the Jazz, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

With Kristaps Porzingis (rest) sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back set, Okongwu will enter the starting five. Over three starts this season, the 24-year-old center has averaged 13.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.7 steals in 33.3 minutes per contest.

Okongwu won't start Monday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

With Kristaps Porzingis (rest) returning to action, Okongwu will slide back to the second unit. Over his last five appearances off the bench, the 24-year-old center has averaged 10.8 points. 9.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 26.6 minutes per contest.

Okongwu ended with 12 points (6-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals in 32 minutes during Saturday's 122-102 victory over the Lakers.

Mouhamed Gueye had the best game of his career in this upset win Saturday, but Okongu's contributions were impressive as well. The big man got the start at center due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and made the most of the opportunity. Okongwu has gone five straight games without a double-double, a feat he hasn't accomplished since Oct. 29, but he remains productive due to how easy he makes it look on both ends of the court. His ability to fill the stat sheet admirably makes him a valuable fantasy option in all formats, but even more so when he's starting.

Okongwu is in the Hawks' starting lineup against the Lakers on Saturday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Okongwu will make his third start of the regular season Saturday due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness). Okongwu is averaging 13.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.1 assist and 0.9 blocks over 28.8 minutes per game this season.

Okongwu provided 14 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 127-112 victory over Orlando.

Okongwu has been one of Atlanta's main contributors off the bench, as he averages 13.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.0 blocks, 0.5 steals and 1.4 threes made over 29.3 minutes. He will continue to back up Kristaps Porzingis at the center position, but his role with the team has been solidified.

Okongwu collected 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 26 minutes during Friday's 128-108 win over Indiana.

Okongwu was calculated on the offensive end, making the most of his opportunities. He led the bench in scoring, rebounds and blocks on the way to a solid showing across the board. Okongwu has now scored in double figures in all six matchups so far this season.

Okongwu won't start in Monday's game against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) back in action, Okongwu will retreat to the bench against Chicago. Over three regular-season appearances (two starts) this season, the big man has averaged 15.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 blocks in 32.7 minutes per game.

Okongwu tallied 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), 12 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during the Hawks' 117-100 loss to the Thunder on Saturday.

Okongwu got the start at center for a second straight game due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness). Okongwu put together a solid stat line, logging his first double-double of the season while leading the Hawks in rebounds. He would be in line to start again Monday against the Bulls if Porzingis is not cleared to return.

Okongwu notched 17 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 33 minutes during Friday's 111-107 win over Orlando.

Okongwu replaced Kristaps Porzingis (illness) in the starting lineup, ending with a full stat line, despite dealing with foul trouble. While he is slated to come off the bench when Porzingis is healthy, Okongwu should still be able to hold steady top-90 value in most formats. If and when Porzingis is sidelined, look for Okongwu to step into a slightly larger role.

Okongwu will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Magic.

Okongwu will be in the first five with Kristaps Porzingis (illness) ruled out. Okongwu started 40 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 14.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game, shooting 58.1 percent from the field and 36.2 percent from deep.

Okongwu isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Toronto.

Okongwu started Atlanta's preseason finale while Jalen Johnson rested, but with Johnson available Wednesday, Okongwu will rejoin the reserves. The 24-year-old center will operate as the Hawks' secondary center, and could even share the floor with starting five Kristaps Porzingis at times.

Okongwu will start in Thursday's preseason game against the Rockets, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

With Jalen Johnson (rest) sitting out Atlanta's preseason finale, Okongwu will get the starting nod alongside Kristaps Porzingis. Okongwu is expected to serve as Porzingis' top backup in the 2025-26 campaign.

Okongwu (rest) is in line to play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Rockets, Caleb Johnson of 92.9 The Game reports.

The 2020 first-rounder is slated for action in Thursday's final tune-up prior to Atlanta's Oct. 22 season opener against the Raptors. Given the sizable gap between the preseason finale and start of the regular season for the Hawks, it's possible Okongwu will play during the second half against Houston.

Okongwu is out for rest purposes in Monday's preseason game against the Heat, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

The big man will join the rest of Atlanta's starting lineup in the sidelines Monday. Okongwu's next shot to take the floor is Thursday against Houston.

Okongwu finished with 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes during Saturday's 122-116 preseason win over the Grizzlies.

Okongwu put together another strong final line off the bench, shooting with efficiency on the offensive end. Kristaps Porzingis drew a second straight preseason start. Still, it's abundantly clear that both Porzingis and Okongwu will continue to be heavily involved in the frontcourt heading into the regular season.

Okongwu produced 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 18 minutes of Monday's 122-113 preseason loss to Houston.

Kristaps Porzingis drew the start next to Jalen Johnson, but he played a minimal workload of 15 minutes with five points to show for it. The Hawks have stressed all offseason that Okongwu and Porzingis will both be heavily involved, but starting lineups likely aren't set in stone yet and the franchise may experiment throughout the preseason.

Okongwu will come off the bench in Monday's preseason game against the Rockets, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Okongwu finished the 2024-25 campaign as a mainstay in the starting five, though he'll come off the bench in Monday's preseason opener. Over 74 regular-season appearances (40 starts) last season, the 24-year-old center averaged 13.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks across 27.9 minutes per game.

Okongwu (knee) is off the injury report for Tuesday's Play-In Game against the Magic, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

After sitting out Sunday's regular-season finale against Orlando, Okongwu is unsurprisingly set to be available for Tuesday's meeting with the Magic. With Clint Capela (hand) still out of action, Okongwu should dominate the center minutes for the Hawks. Okongwu put together a breakout campaign in 2024-25, and he averaged 16.2 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks in 33.3 minutes over his final 14 games of the regular season.

Okongwu (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu has been downgraded from questionable to out and will be joined on the sidelines by Georges Niang (rest), Trae Young (Achilles), Clint Capela (hand), Dyson Daniels (rest) and Caris LeVert (knee). They should all be back in action for Atlanta's Play-In Tournament matchup against the Magic on Tuesday.

Okongwu is questionable for Sunday's game against the Magic due to left knee injury management.

The Hawks have several regulars in danger of missing the regular-season finale, and the team must be smart about managing workloads since the Hawks will also play the Magic on Tuesday in the Play-In Tournament. Okongwu has started every game since the All-Star break for the Hawks, averaging 15.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and a combined 2.1 steals-plus-blocks in 26 appearances.

Okongwu ended Tuesday's 119-112 loss to the Magic with 30 points (9-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and three steals across 40 minutes.

Okongwu stuffed the stat sheet against Orlando, recording a team- and career-high mark in points Tuesday. The fifth-year big man also posted a game-high mark in rebounds en route to his second consecutive double-double, marking his 27th such outing on the season. Okongwu also led the Hawks with three steals and has logged multiple swipes in 18 of his 72 regular-season appearances thus far.

Okongwu totaled 27 points (12-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block in 37 minutes during Sunday's 147-134 victory over Utah.

Okongwu posted a team-high mark in points Sunday, marking his 10th outing with at least 20 points in 71 regular-season appearances. The big man also produced a game-high 12 rebounds en route to his 26th double-double on the season. Okongwu has provided three double-doubles over his last five games, during which he has averaged 15.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.8 blocks across 33.4 minutes per contest.

Okongwu had 20 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 120-118 loss to the Mavericks.

Okongwu delivered his third double-double in the past five games, continuing to thrive as the starting center in Atlanta. Since finally supplanting Clint Capela, Okongwu has been able to realize some of the potential people had been waiting to see. In 16 games over the past month, he has put up delicious averages of 15.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, 1.3 steals, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 three-pointers in 32.3 minutes per game.

Okongwu finished Sunday's 145-124 win over the Bucks with 13 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 30 minutes.

The double-double was the 24th of the season for Okongwu, doubling his previous career high. The fifth-year center recorded nine of them in 14 March appearances, averaging 15.1 points, 11.1 boards, 2.4 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.1 blocks and 1.1 threes on the month while shooting 56.8 percent from the floor and 42.9 percent from beyond the arc.

Okongwu closed with 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and two steals across 34 minutes during Thursday's 122-112 loss to the Heat.

Okongwu finished just one rebound away from recording yet another double-double, and his two-way play has been spectacular for the Hawks, as he looks increasingly comfortable in a starting role while developing excellent chemistry with Trae Young. Okongwu has posted eight double-doubles in 13 games during the month of March.

Okongwu contributed 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 15 rebounds and three assists over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 121-114 loss to the Rockets.

Okongwu has been one of the standout performers for the Hawks this season, and he has taken full advantage of his new role as the starting center. The big man has started in 31 contests in a row and is averaging a solid line of 14.7 points, 10.0 rebounds and a combined 2.2 steals-plus-blocks per game in that stretch.

Okongwu closed with 22 points (10-16 FG, 2-3 3Pt), 12 rebounds, six assists and two blocks in 34 minutes during Saturday's 124-115 win over the Warriors.

Okongwu has been one of the most consistent and productive big men in The Association since the end of the All-Star break, and his numbers back that up. Aside from filling the stat sheet and making his presence felt on both ends of the court in this win, Okongwu has recorded four consecutive double-doubles, and he's also recorded at least 20 points in his past two outings. The big man, who's firmly entrenched as the starting center not only for now but also probably for future years, has 22 double-doubles this season.

Okongwu provided 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and three steals across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 134-102 victory over Charlotte.

Okongwu racked up a game-best 10 rebounds en route to his 21st double-double over 62 regular-season appearances. Additionally, the big man tied the game-high mark in steals, recording his eighth outing with multiple swipes on the season. The 24-year-old has carved out a significant role as a mainstay in the starting five this season, and he is on pace to average career highs in points, rebounds, assists, steals, three-pointers and playing time.

Okongwu closed with 21 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and three steals across 32 minutes during Sunday's 122-114 loss to the Nets.

Trae Young led the way for the Hawks in this loss, but there's no question Okongwu has been playing at a high level as well, and managers who have trusted him all season long are reaping the benefits with the fantasy playoffs just around the corner. This was Okongwu's second consecutive double-double with at least three blocks, and he's averaging a solid line of 15.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.1 steals per game over his last nine outings, recording six double-doubles over that stretch.

Okongwu supplied 18 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal in 32 minutes during Friday's 121-98 loss to the Clippers.

Okongwu led the Hawks in scoring Friday, recording his 18th double-double of the campaign in the absence of Clint Capela (personal). It's been a breakout year for the 24-year-old big man, who's averaged 14.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 blocks, 0.8 steals and 0.7 three-pointers in 31.0 minutes in 12 games following the All-Star break.

Okongwu accumulated 16 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and three steals over 32 minutes during Saturday's 120-118 victory over Indiana.

The double-double was his 18th of the season, while the 16 boards were Okongwu's best effort on the glass since he ripped down 21 boards against the Suns on Jan. 14. The six combined steals and blocks were also a season high for the fifth-year center. Okongwu has provided double-digit points in nine of the last 10 games, averaging 15.9 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.1 steals over that span while shooting 62.5 percent from the floor.

Okongwu notched 20 points (7-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, one block and one stela over 34 minutes in Thursday's 124-118 win over Indiana.

Okongwu held things down in the paint for Atlanta in Thursday's contest, leading all Hawks players in rebounds while finishing as one of three players with 20 or more points in a double-double performance. Okongwu has tallied at least 20 points and 13 boards in four contests this season and has recorded a double-double on 17 occasions.

Okongwu totaled 16 points (8-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 32 minutes during Monday's 132-130 victory over the Grizzlies.

The double-double was his 16th of the season, with six of them coming in 13 games since the beginning of February. Over that stretch, Okongwu is averaging 15.4 points, 9.8 boards, 3.1 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.7 steals while shooting 62.9 percent from the floor,

Okongwu tallied 23 points (9-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block over 35 minutes during Friday's 135-119 loss to the Thunder.

Okongwu logged his 15th double-double of the season Friday and finished as the game's leading rebounder. Okongwu has been productive since permanently entering the starting lineup Jan. 20. Since then, he has averaged 14.4 points on 60.9 percent shooting, 9.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.8 steals over 29.7 minutes per game.

Okongwu notched 13 points (6-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 131-109 loss to Miami.

Okongwu didn't have his best shooting performance Wednesday, but to be fair, the entire team struggled on offense in a 22-point blowout loss. Okongwu still found a way to make his presence felt, though, ending one rebound shy of a double-double and contributing via peripheral stats. Okongwu is averaging 14.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 blocks per game since the beginning of February.

Okongwu closed Monday's 98-86 win over Miami with 17 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in 29 minutes.

The efficient shooting performance resulted in a team high in points in a tight defensive battle with the Heat. Okongwu also snapped a stretch of six straight games without a three-pointer, during which he went 0-for-8 from long distance. Through 10 contests in February, the fifth-year center is averaging 14.8 points, 9.3 boards, 3.3 assists, 0.9 blocks and 0.7 steals while shooting 64.5 percent from the floor.

Okongwu racked up 21 points (9-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-8 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals over 41 minutes during Wednesday's 149-148 overtime loss to the Knicks.

Okongwu was coming off three straight subpar scoring performances following the 30-point output he displayed against the Spurs on Feb. 5, but he bounced back admirably here and notched a well-rounded performance in a high-scoring affair. Okongwu has been thriving since being promoted to a starting role, averaging 13.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks per game across 14 contests since Jan. 20.

Okongwu racked up 30 points (13-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and one block across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 126-125 loss to the Spurs.

Okongwu moved into a starting role on Jan. 20 and hasn't disappointed fantasy managers who continue to trust in him. The big man has only three double-doubles in that stretch, but he's been very productive as a two-way presence with averages of 14.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.7 blocks per contest in that span.

Okongwu logged 12 points (6-7 FG, 0-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Saturday's 132-127 loss to the Pacers.

Okongwu served up a low-end double-double, his first in the past five games. The Hawks have now lost eight consecutive games, a worrying trend given the logjam in the Eastern Conference. Despite the results, Okongwu appears to have locked down the starting center position, all but guaranteeing him 28+ minutes per night moving forward.

Okongwu put up 19 points (7-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, four steals and one block in 29 minutes of action during Saturday's 117-94 loss to the Raptors.

He may have had a career night on defense, but that shouldn't overshadow Okongwu's solid overall performance by any means, as the big man contributed in every facet of the game despite the loss. The promising news for his fantasy managers is that Clint Capela made his return from injury, but it didn't affect Okongwu's volume whatsoever, as Capela saw just 14 minutes of action and took five shots off the bench. Okongwu is now averaging 15.3 points and 9.8 boards on 65.7 percent shooting as a starter. He'll look to stay hot Monday against the Timberwolves.

Okongwu posted 19 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 12 boards, four assists, two steals and a block in 30 minutes of action during Thursday's 122-119 loss to the Raptors.

The fifth-year big man logged his 10th double-double of the season in the narrow defeat. He's now averaging 14.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists while shooting 64.0 percent from the field in three games as a starter this season. Although he had earned the starting job from Clint Capela (knee) prior to the latter's injury, Okongwu's volume and, with it, fantasy value, is benefitting nonetheless. Capela is currently considered day-to-day, but even when he comes back Okongwu can be expected to retain the starting job barring any sudden dips in production.

Okongwu put up 14 points (7-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt), nine boards, two assists and two steals through 28 minutes of action in Monday's 119-110 loss to the Knicks.

Despite logging double-doubles in the last three games off the bench, Okongwu fell just short of that mark in his first outing as a starter this season. Given the fact that usual starter Clint Capela put together a similar stat line in reduced minutes with the second unit, there's a chance Okongwu's promotion isn't permanent. However, he's proven himself a fantasy option to keep an eye on nonetheless, particularly in deeper formats. His next chance to start will come Wednesday against the Pistons.

Okongwu will enter the starting lineup for Monday's game against New York, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

The writing has been on the wall for some time now, as Okongwu is in the midst of the best stretch of his career. Clint Capela will move to the second unit with this news. Okongwu's fantasy arrow is pointing straight up with the big man averaging 18.3 points, 15.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 blocks over his last three games.

Okongwu ended Saturday's 119-115 overtime victory over Boston with 19 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and four blocks over 32 minutes off the bench.

Clint Capela got the start at center once again but did little in his 21 minutes, while Okongwu produced his third straight double-double and ninth of the season from the second unit. The fifth-year big has gone 3-for-4 from beyond the arc as he continues to work on extending his shooting range, but his primary contributions continue to come at the rim -- through eight games in January, Okongwu is averaging 11.5 points, 10.9 boards, 3.1 assists and 1.6 blocks in 25.5 minutes a contest while shooting 543.3 percent from the floor.

Okongwu accumulated 14 points (5-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 13 rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 110-94 victory over the Bulls.

Okongwu is coming off back-to-back double-doubles while showing his passing skills in Wednesday's win over Chicago. The 23-year-old dished out a career-high seven assists against the Bulls as he proved he can fill up the stat sheet in more ways than just points and rebounds during a career year with the Hawks.

Okongwu notched 22 points (9-14 FG, 4-5 FT), 21 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 28 minutes in Tuesday's 122-117 win over Phoenix.

Okongwu impressed off the Hawks bench in Tuesday's high-scoring contest, leading all players in rebounds while pacing the Atlanta second unit in scoring in a dominating 20-20 showcase. Okongwu set a new season high in rebounds, blowing past his previous season-best mark of 13 boards set Nov. 15. He has hauled in 10 or more rebounds in seven appearances while scoring north of 20 points on two occasions.

Okongwu (face) is available for Thursday's game against the Suns, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Okongwu was questionable due to a facial contusion, but the big man will be available for this matchup. Even though he's likely to come off the bench behind Clint Capela, Okongwu should see enough minutes to be relevant in most formats Thursday.

Okongwu is questionable for Thursday's game against the Suns due to a facial contusion, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu is at risk of missing Thursday's tilt due to a facial contusion. The 23-year-old center has split time with Clint Capela at the five spot and is averaging 8.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks across 22.6 minutes in his last five outings. If he can't go, Capela and Dominick Barlow could see more action.

Okongwu posted 14 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists and one block across 24 minutes during Friday's 119-102 loss to the Lakers.

Facing Anthony Davis is a tough test for any defense, but Okongwu was able to make some headway. Clint Capela proved to be no match for Davis in the first quarter, and while Okongwu had the advantage of facing Jaxson Hayes while Davis took a breather, he made his mark opposite Davis enough to make a difference.

Okongwu amassed 15 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, one block and two steals over 18 minutes during Sunday's 136-107 win over the Raptors.

After missing five straight games with a knee injury, Okongwu provided a spark off the bench with an efficient 15 points, outscoring veteran starter Clint Capela in the process. Okongwu has been a steady presence as the backup center from Atlanta's second unit in 2024-25, most recently averaging 12.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.6 blocks and 0.4 threes in 24.1 minutes covering his last 10 appearances as a solid source of swats and boards with a high field-goal percentage for nine-category fantasy managers. Capela's presence as the Hawks' starting center may continue to cap Okongwu's fantasy upside going forward, but the latter has plenty of contingent upside if the former ever were to go down with an injury.

Okongwu (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Okongwu will return to action Sunday after missing five straight games due to left knee inflammation. Before the injury, the big man scored in double figures in eight straight games, averaging 13.4 points and 7.4 rebounds in 24.9 minutes per game during that stretch.

Okongwu (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu has missed five straight games due to left knee inflammation but may return to action Sunday. His presence would be a huge lift, as Larry Nance could miss time after leaving Saturday's win over the Heat due to a right hand injury.

Okongwu (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Heat, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu will miss his fifth consecutive outing while he deals with left knee inflammation. There is no clear timetable for his return, though his next chance to play will come Sunday against the Raptors.

Okongwu is dealing with left knee inflammation and will miss at least four games, NBA writer Marc Stein reports. The big man will be re-evaluated in approximately one week.

Okongwu won't be available to face the Spurs, Grizzlies, Timberwolves and Bulls, and the earliest chance he'll have to return will come against the Heat on Saturday, Nov. 28. Okongwu has been outstanding in the tandem at center alongside Clint Capela, and he's been very valuable in fantasy despite not starting in any of his 25 appearances. He's averaging 11.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and a combined 1.4 steals-plus-blocks per game.

Okongwu amassed 12 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 108-100 victory over the Knicks.

Okongwu's five offensive rebounds helped him record his fifth double-double of the season Wednesday. Across his last 10 outings, Okongwu is averaging 12.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 24.2 minutes.

Okongwu totaled 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal in 25 minutes during Sunday's 141-111 loss to the Nuggets.

Okongwu saw 25 minutes compared to 19 for Clint Capela, and that's been a theme many times this season. Okongwu is averaging 24.0 minutes per contest compared to 22.7 for Capela, with both players returning 11th-round value in nine-category formats so far.

Okongwu closed with 16 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Saturday's 107-104 victory over the Hornets.

Okongwu contributed in a big way off the bench in this one, finishing second on his team in rebounds behind Clint Capela's 14 boards. Okongwu continues to serve in a reserve role behind Capela and struggled to consistently produce through his first 12 appearances of November, though he's looked sharp as a scorer of late, putting up double figures in three straight games.

Okongwu closed with seven points (3-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes during Friday's 136-122 loss to the Bulls.

Okongwu scored fewer than 10 points for the third straight game, continuing his poor start to the season. Across 15 games, Okongwu is averaging 10.7 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.4 combined steals and blocks in just 23.5 minutes per game. He is someone who has seemingly been ready to take the next step in his career for the past few seasons, yet remains a backup center who is yet to reach his potential.

Okongwu totaled 11 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 28 minutes during Sunday's 114-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.

It seems it'll only be a matter of time before Okongwu replaces Clint Capela in the starting lineup, but the former is outplaying the veteran even on a bench role. Okongwu logged 28 minutes compared to Capela's 20 in this contest, and he remains a steady source of points and rebounds even if he's not featuring in the first unit. The big man has posted back-to-back doubles and is averaging 10.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and a combined 1.8 steals-plus-blocks since the start of November.

Okongwu posted 13 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds, two blocks and two steals across 26 minutes during Friday's 129-117 win over Washington.

Okongwu has now scored in double digits in back-to-back contests, and his 13-rebound night resulted in his second double-double of the 2024-25 campaign. The big man continues to come off the bench but once again outworked Clint Capela 26 minutes to 22. However, consistency has been an issue of late for Okongwu, who's been held to eight or fewer points in three of his last five game

Okongwu produced 18 points (8-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two steals in 23 minutes during Monday's 123-93 loss to Boston.

Okongwu continues to find ways to outplay Clint Capela on a steady basis, and at this point, it wouldn't be surprising if he claims the starting role at center sooner rather than later. Okongwu is averaging 13.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.7 blocks across 23.8 minutes per contest in his six outings to date, so fantasy managers should continue to trust him even if he continues to play off the bench for the time being.

Okongwu (toe) is available for Monday's game against the Celtics.

This is an expected move after Okongwu was held out of the front leg of the back-to-back set Sunday. In five regular-season appearances, Okongwu has averaged 12.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 24.4 minutes per contest.

Okongwu (toe/rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Okongwu will take a seat for the first half of a back-to-back set due to left big toe injury management, but he should be available for Monday's matchup against Boston. In his absence, Larry Nance should see increased minutes behind Clint Capela.

Okongwu is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans due to left big toe injury management, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Sunday's game is the first half of a back-to-back set, so even if Okongwu plays against New Orleans, he may sit out Monday versus Boston. After exploding for 28 points, eight rebounds and three blocks in the regular-season opener, Okongwu has averaged 8.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.3 blocks in his last four appearances. If Okongwu sits out, Larry Nance and Dominck Barlow would be candidates for increased roles behind Clint Capela.

Okongwu had two points (1-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 133-120 loss to the Wizards.

Okongwu returned to action Wednesday after missing Washington's previous contest with a toe injury. While the 23-year-old big man had a great Opening Night, he is averaging just 7.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 24.3 minutes in his last three appearances. Until Okognwu is able to officially supplant Clint Capela as the Hawks' starting center, his statistical output will likely continue to be inconsistent.

Okongwu (toe) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Okongwu didn't play Monday against the Wizards, which was the second night of a back-to-back set, but he'll return to action Wednesday. After exploding for 28 points, eight rebounds and three blocks in the season opener, Okongwu totaled 21 points, 11 rebounds and two steals over his next two appearances before resting Monday.

Okongwu (rest) will not play Monday against the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Monday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, so the Hawks will give Okongwu the night off for injury management related to his left toe. Fantasy managers should expect him back for Wednesday's rematch against the Wizards. Clint Capela could see a higher floor Monday, while Larry Nance could see a bump in playing time.

Okongwu closed Sunday's 128-104 loss to the Thunder with 14 points (3-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 23 minutes.

Okongwu has played off the bench in Atlanta's first three games of the season, but he's outplayed Clint Capela from a scoring perspective each time, hitting double digits in two of those outings. Capela should remain the starting center due to the chemistry he has with Trae Young and also due to his defensive contributions, but Okongwu will remain a solid fantasy alternative as long as he continues to log more than 20 minutes per game off the bench on a steady basis.

Okongwu amassed seven points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Friday's 125-120 victory over Charlotte.

Okongwu wasn't able to match his 28-point output from Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Nets, but the 2020 first-round pick still managed to play more minutes than starting center Clint Capela (22) on Friday. Okongwu ended up leading the Hawks in rebounding, with three of his boards coming on the offensive end of the floor. He should continue to be the first big man of Atlanta's bench, and if his strong play persists, he could join the starting five in place of Capela.

Okongwu produced 28 points (11-12 FG, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 120-116 victory over Brooklyn.

Okongwu came off the bench but outplayed Clint Capela, closing the game as the Hawks held off a tenacious Brooklyn team. Although fantasy managers would love to see Okongwu running with the starters, it appears as though he is going to remain the backup, at least for the time being. With that said, there is a decent chance he ends up playing starters' minutes, which should be more than enough for him to be a real difference-maker across all fantasy formats.

Okongwu is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's season opener versus Brooklyn, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu is set to reprise his backup role behind Clint Capela. Capela was freshly cleared from Wednesday's injury report after overcoming ankle soreness, but he is not expected to have a limited workload.

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.

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 overcame a toe injury and will start at center with Clint Capela (ankle) sidelined. Okongwu will make his preseason debut in this one, and that will come in handy, as he's likely to start whenever Capela misses time, which is what could happen in the regular-season opener against the Nets on 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 a toe procedure he underwent back in April. His last chance to take the floor before the regular season comes Thursday against Oklahoma City.

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 which he underwent in April. The club is taking it slow with Okongwu, though there is optimism that he returns to game action during the preseason, with his next opportunity coming Wednesday against the Heat.

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.

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.

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.

Okongwu underwent a non-surgical procedure Tuesday to address ongoing inflammation in 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 an injury to left his big toe. Unless the Hawks are able to 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 2023-24 regular season averaging 10.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 blocks in 25.5 minutes across 55 appearances, including eight starts.

Okongwu (toe) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

Okongwu hasn't played since March 21 after suffering an aggravation of a 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.

Okongwu (toe) will be re-evaluated in 7-to-10 days.

Okongwu has missed the past six games, and now he'll miss at least four more. He's been cleared to resume basketball activities, and based on this re-evaluation timeline, he could potentially return as soon as April 9 against the Heat.

Okongwu (toe) is out for Monday's game against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu will extend his streak of missed games to six due to a left toe sprain. Bruno Fernando will likely continue to see extended run in his absence.

Okongwu (toe) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu will miss a fifth straight game due to a left toe sprain. He's made only two appearances since Feb. 12, so even if he gets the green light soon, the backup big will likely face heavy restrictions.

Okongwu (toe) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Celtics, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu's absence streak will extend to four games Thursday due to a left toe sprain. Bruno Fernando will likely continue to receive increased opportunities in his absence. Okongwu's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Milwaukee.

Okongwu (toe) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Okongwu recently aggravated his left toe injury and will be unavailable for a third consecutive matchup. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for the second half of the back-to-back set Thursday against the Celtics.

Okongwu (toe) will be inactive Monday against Boston, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu will miss his second consecutive game after returning from a 13-game absence due to his ongoing toe issue. Atlanta has little incentive to risk an aggravation, however, and Okongwu's next opportunity to take the court comes Wednesday against Toronto. The Hawks are 7-8 across 15 contests without Okongwu this season.

Okongwu (toe) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup with the Hornets.

No surprise here, as Okongwu went into the game with a doubtful designation. He had played in two straight games since returning from a 13-game absence, so it looks like the Hawks are erring on the side of caution with their big man. His next opportunity to suit up will come Monday versus the Celtics.

Okongwu (toe) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Hornets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu has appeared in back-to-back contests following a 13-game absence, but he'll likely take a seat Saturday to manage his left big toe injury. If that's the case, Bruno Fernando should see increased minutes again.

Okongwu had 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 19 minutes during Monday's 136-105 loss to the Lakers.

Okongwu had missed 13 straight contests due to a toe injury before suiting up against the Lakers on Monday. The fourth-year center was unsurprisingly limited to under 20 minutes in his return, but he still put up decent production and went 5-for-5 from two-point range. Okongwu's output is somewhat hampered by his role as Clint Capela's backup, though he still deserves a roster spot in most fantasy leagues. His appeal would grow dramatically if he were to move into the starting unit at any point, as evidenced by his averages of 16.0 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks while making five straight starts prior to the injury absence.

Okongwu (toe) is available for Monday's game against Los Angeles, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu will be available for the first time since Feb. 12 after recovering from a left big toe sprain/inflammation. He'll likely see minutes as the backup center Monday evening behind Clint Capela.

Okongwu (toe) is questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.

Okongwu has been sidelined since Feb. 12 but is nearing a return. However, even if he gets the green light Monday, Okongwu would likely be limited to a backup role behind Clint Capela.

Okongwu (toe) has shed his walking boot and will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

While it's a good sign that Okongwu is finally out of his walking boot, he still doesn't appear to be particularly close, so he's a cut candidate for managers currently going through the fantasy playoffs. Bruno Fernando will continue to pick up the slack behind Clint Capela in Okongwu's absence.

Okongwu (toe) is in a walking boot and expected to be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Okongwu sprained his left big toe shortly before the All-Star break and is not yet near a return. While he is sidelined for at least the next two weeks, Bruno Fernando figures to be the primary backup behind Clint Capela at center. However, Mouhamed Gueye (back) could see some action as well, while Jalen Johnson could also get some extra work if Atlanta opts to go small.

Coach Quin Snyder said Thursday that Okongwu (toe) will be sidelined "for the foreseeable future," Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

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.

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.

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.

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 final minutes of the fourth quarter due to a toe injury, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Okongwu is starting Monday's game against the Clippers, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Okongwu is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the 76ers, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

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.

Okongwu (illness) isn't listed on the Hawks' injury report for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

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.

Okongwu (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

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.

Okongwu is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Wizards due to illness, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

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.

Okongwu (heel) will play in Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

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.

Okongwu is questionable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies due to a heel injury, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

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.

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.

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.

Okongwu will come off the bench for Monday's game against Detroit.

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.

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.

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.

Okongwu will start Friday's game against the Raptors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Okongwu signed a four-year, $62 million contract extension with Atlanta on Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

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.

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.

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.

Okongwu won't start Friday's preseason finale against the 76ers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

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.

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.

Okongwu is battling with Clint Capela for a starting role, and even though he looked quite good in this one, all signs point to him playing off the bench while Capela moves to the starting unit due to the rapport he has established with Trae Young. Okongwu is still valuable in fantasy 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.

Okongwu (rest) recorded 18 points (8-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 25 minutes in Saturday's preseason win over the Pelicans.

Okongwu didn't play Thursday but was active Saturday and among the starters -- in fact, he led the Hawks in scoring while also looking extremely efficient from the field. Okongwu is expected to open the season as the backup center behind Clint Capela.

Okongwu has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

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.

Okongwu recorded 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3PT), two rebounds and two turnovers in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 108-107 preseason win over Cleveland.

Clint Capela drew the start in the preseason opener and appears to be the favorite to open the season as the starting center. Okongwu offers plenty of upside and nearly forced a timeshare with Capela in 2022-23, so there's still a lot to like about his fantasy outlook.

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.

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.

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.

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 steps into a larger role, especially given the Hawks' struggles. Managers will want to keep their ear to the ground when it comes to exactly what the team's rotation will look like, just on the off chance Okongwu manages to sneak into the starting lineup.

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.

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 settled as the backup at center behind Clint Capela, but there's no question he's making the most of his limited minutes available. 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.

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 game. 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.

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.

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. Minnesota ranks 27th in the NBA in defensive rebound percentage, giving Okongwu an excellent matchup. It was his first double-double in eight games. Fantasy managers searching for rebounds could find some value in the former first-round pick, as the Hawks play the 14th and 26th ranked teams in defensive rebounding rate to finish the week.

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 unfortunately 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.

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.

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 only logged 25 minutes Friday but played a massive role in the win over the Cavaliers, recording a double-double, contributing with multiple tallies across the board and missing just one shot from the field. 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 off the bench.

Okongwu closed with 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and three steals across 19 minutes during Monday's 144-138 loss to the Hornets.

Okongwu saw his usual allotment of minutes off the bench Monday, although he 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. His fantasy value is predominantly tied to rebounds, blocks and efficiency, meaning while he can be rostered in standard formats, he isn't going to appeal to everyone.

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 with 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 to keeping him in his current role off the bench for now.

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 by making the most of his chances from the field and by 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.

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.

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 his three games 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.

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.

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.

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. The likes of 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.

Okongwu is questionable for Monday's game against Chicago due to left hamstring tightness, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu sustained a hamstring injury during Saturday's matchup against the Hornets but was able to return to the game. He saw a relatively normal allotment of playing time with 24 minutes on the court, but Jalen Johnson would be a candidate to handle an increased role if Okongwu is unable to suit up Monday.

Okongwu (hamstring) is back on the game Saturday against the Hornets, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Okongwu was listed as questionable to return due to a left hamstring injury. However, it seemed the issue was not serious as initially expected, and he should handle his regular workload the rest of the way.

Okongwu is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Hornets due to left hamstring tightness.

If Okongwu doesn't return and/or misses extended time, backup center minutes could be available for Frank Kaminsky and Derrick Favors. The Hawks next play Monday against the Bulls.

Okongwu finished with 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, three blocks and one assist in 27 minutes in Friday's 139-124 win over the Knicks.

Though Okongwu hit the bench for the first time since Dec. 23 with a healthy Clint Capela reclaiming his starting role Friday, the former still ended up seeing the bulk of the playing time at center. Given that Friday's game marked the front end of a back-to-back set, it's possible that Okongwu was trusted with the larger share of the center minutes as a means of keeping Capela -- who played 20 minutes -- available for both legs of the back-to-back without having to rest him. Capela has yet to play more than 23 minutes in any of his three outings since returning from a calf injury, and if he's able to maintain a roughly even split of the playing time moving forward, Okongwu would still likely be worthy of a back-end roster spot in 12-team category leagues for fantasy managers in need of a boost in field-goal percentage, rebounds and blocks.

Okongwu will not start Friday's game against the Knicks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu has started each of the last two games with Clint Capela not at full health following a 10-game absence. However, Capela's inevitable takeover will come Friday as Okongwu is bumped to the second unit in favor of Capela. However, Capela's restrictions allow for roughly 25 minutes, meaning Okongwu could still see a couple more minutes than usual off the bench.

Okongwu is starting Monday against the Heat.

Although Clint Capela (calf) will be back in action for Monday's matchup, Okongwu will remain in the starting lineup for a 10th consecutive game. He's posted double-doubles in his last two appearances, averaging 14.0 points and 16.5 rebounds in 38.0 minutes per game during that time.

Okongwu recorded 10 points (5-10 FG), 13 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 37 minutes during Saturday's 114-103 victory over the Raptors.

Okongwu has racked up 28 rebounds over his last two contests, notching double-doubles in each game. He's also been a menace at the rim by swatting away at least one shot in nine straight matchups. The USC product is averaging 10.6 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.3 blocks over seven appearances in January.

Okongwu ended with 18 points (9-12 FG, 0-1 FT), 20 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and two steals across 39 minutes during Friday's 113-111 victory over the Pacers.

Okongwu has thrived in a starting role with Clint Capela (calf) sidelined, but this might have been the best performance of his career so far. He's now scored in double digits in five of his last eight contests, all of them as a starter, and has racked up three double-doubles in that span as well. Given that Capela doesn't have a clear timetable for his return, Okongwu should remain a valuable asset across all formats as long as he remains in a starting role.

Okongwu amassed 16 points (8-14 FG), 12 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals across 38 minutes during Monday's 143-141 double-overtime loss to the Warriors.

Okongwu continues to produce solid outing with Clint Capela nursing a lingering calf injury. Over his past 10 appearances (seven starts), Okongwu has notched four double-doubles and is posting 12.6 points, 9.7 rebounds and 2.1 blocks in 30.5 minutes during that stretch. As long as Capela remains out, Okongwu figures to be a reliable option for quality production.

Okongwu recorded 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, three blocks and two steals over 43 minutes during Friday's 130-121 loss to the Lakers.

Okongwu was fantastic in the loss, compiling yet another well-rounded fantasy performance. In fact, he is now the 24th-ranked player over the past two weeks, with averages of 13.7 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks. Clint Capela continues to deal with a calf injury, something that has sidelined him for five of the past six games. Until such time he is able to get back on the floor, Okongwu simply has to be rostered in all formats.

Okongwu recorded 18 points (6-12 FG, 6-9 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 108-107 loss to the Nets.

Okongwu was a force once again Wednesday, admirably filling in for the injured Clint Capela (calf). A top 35 player over the past two weeks, Okongwu is showing everyone just what he can do when afforded significant playing time. Unfortunately, the Hawks seem intent on running with Capela as their primary big, meaning once he returns, Okongwu will once again resume his role as a streaming consideration.

Okongwu is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Pacers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu will replace Clint Capela (calf) in the starting five Tuesday. The third-year big man is averaging 8.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.4 blocks and 1.0 steals in 31.6 minutes across his previous five starts this season.

Okongwu will not start in Friday's game against the Pistons, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.

Okongwu will return to the bench after receiving a spot start in place of Clint Capela Wednesday. He should remain a decent fantasy option considering he has shown double-double upside off the bench previously.

Okongwu logged 18 points (8-14 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and five blocks across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 110-108 loss to the Bulls.

With Clint Capela (calf) out, Okongwu made his fifth start of the season and posted a double-double. In his four previous starts, he did not score more than seven points in any game. The 21-year-old has scored in double-digits in seven of his last 11 games and is averaging 10.7 points over that span. Capela is likely to return Friday and Okongwu may see a reduction in playing time as a result.

Okongwu isn't starting Monday's game against the Magic, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okonwu drew the start at center Friday night against the Hornets with Clint Capela (calf) out, and the Hawks will roll out a different starting five Monday while Capela works his way back. Bogdan Bogdanovic, De'Andre Hunter and John Collins will start in the frontcourt for Atlanta.

Okongwu totaled seven points (2-2 FG, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and two blocks in 23 minutes during Friday's 125-106 win over Charlotte.

Okongwu moved into the starting lineup, as expected, but was unable to make the most of the opportunity. With Clint Capela (calf) set to miss at least a week, Okongwu should get another look at the starting role against the Magic on Monday. In what should be a favorable matchup, look for Okongwu to push hard for what could be his best performance of the season.

Okongwu will start Friday's game against the Hornets, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

As expected, with Clint Capela (calf) sidelined for 1-2 weeks, Okongwu will get the nod at center. In his three starts this season, he's averaged 5.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, 1.7 steals and 1.0 assists in 31.7 minutes.

Okongwu finished Wednesday's 135-124 loss to Orlando with 15 points (4-8 FG, 7-8 FT), 11 rebounds and one steal over 26 minutes off the bench.

Clint Capela (calf) left the game early, opening the door for Okongwu to record his third double-double of the season. The third-year center's offensive game has also picked up a bit in recent weeks, and over his last eight contests Okongwu is averaging 10.3 points, 7.8 boards, 0.8 assists and 0.8 steals. Should Capela be forced to miss additional time, Okongwu is the most likely candidate to move into Atlanta's starting five.

Okonwu isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Magic, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Okognwu will move back to the bench with Clint Capela reclaiming his starting center job after missing Monday's game with Achilles soreness. The second-year big man is averaging 9.6 points and 7.3 rebounds in 20.7 minutes across seven games this season.

Okongwu racked up six points (2-8 FG, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 28 minutes during Monday's 128-103 loss to the Grizzlies.

Okongwu reached double digits in rebounds for the first time since Nov. 25 against Houston in just his third start of the 2022-23 campaign. He also saw more playing time than usual with both John Collins (ankle) and Clint Capela (Achilles) sidelined. The 22-year-old is averaging 7.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.0 assist through the first 27 contests of the season.

Okongwu is starting Monday's contest against the Grizzlies, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

With Clint Capela (Achilles) ruled out, the USC product will officially make his third start of the season. Throughout his first two starts this year, Okongwu is averaging 5.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists 1.5 steals and 2.0 blocks across 33.5 minutes per game.

Okongwu finished with 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal across 22 minutes in Sunday's 123-122 overtime win over the Bulls.

Though Okongwu came through with an efficient line off the bench, the Hawks ran no overlap between him and starting center Clint Capela. Unless head coach Nate McMIllan elects to scale back Capela's playing time or use him and Okongwu together more frequently, it's difficult to envision Okongwu's role expanding much without the benefit of a Capela injury. While Capela has been available for each of the Hawks' first five games of December, Okongwu is averaging 20.0 minutes per contest over that stretch.

Okongwu (foot) is available for Sunday's game against Chicago.

Okongwu was questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup due to a sore left foot, but he'll be able to play through the issue against the Bulls. He's come off the bench in his last six appearances and has averaged 8.2 points and 5.7 rebounds in 18.3 minutes per game over that stretch.

Okongwu is questionable to play in Sunday's game versus Chicago due to left foot soreness, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Okongwu is questionable to miss just his second game of the season Saturday. With John Collins (ankle) out, Frank Kaminsky and Jalen Johnson could see extended minutes in the frontcourt. Okongwu's next chance to play will be Monday's matchup with the Grizzlies if he's unavailable against Chicago.

Okongwu supplied 10 points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six rebounds and one block in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 113-89 loss to New York.

Okongwu scored in double figures Wednesday for the third time in his last four games. He's been more involved offensively of late and is averaging 8.4 points over his last nine contests. His eight free-throw attempts were his most in any game this year and six of his 10 points came from the charity stripe.

Okongwu ended Sunday's 106-98 loss to the Heat with six points (3-7 FG), four rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 34 minutes.

Okongwu shot well in limited chances and also swatted away two shots for the second straight game. He's seen a large uptick in minutes and has started two straight contests with Clint Capela (mouth) out due to injury, but his production has stayed relatively the same, tallying 10 total points and 15 boards in his last two appearances.

Okongwu registered four points (4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 128-122 loss to the Rockets.

Okongwu started for the first time this season, and while he didn't attempt a single shot from the field, he still delivered a decent stat line with double-digit rebounds and contributions in other categories. Okongwu should head back to the bench once Clint Capela (dental pain) is set to return to action, something that could happen as early as Sunday against the Heat.

Okongwu will start Friday's game against the Rockets, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Okongwu immediately becomes a top-notch play in daily formats and is a streaming option for as long as Clint Capela (dental pain) is out.

Okongwu provided 18 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and 10 rebounds across 20 minutes during Monday's 114-102 loss to Cleveland.

Okongwu turned in a strong performance after failing to show much life in his last three matchups. He enjoyed an efficient shooting night and also knocked down a season-high six shots from the charity stripe. Okongwu has scored in double figures only six other times this season, so this type of production on the offensive end isn't something that can be counted on at this point.

Okongwu (personal) isn't on the injury report for Monday's game against the Bucks, Lauren L. Williams of MLive.com reports.

Okongwu missed Saturday's game against Philadelphia for personal reasons, but he'll be back in action following a one-game absence. He's played at least 20 minutes in each of his last three appearances and has averaged 8.7 points and 7.3 rebounds in 21.0 minutes per game during that time.

Okongwu (personal) is not listed on the Hawks' injury report ahead of Monday's game against Milwaukee, Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Okongwu missed Saturday's game against Philly due to a personal matter, but all indications are that the young big man will be back to availability Monday. Okongwu is once again stuck behind Clint Capela on the Hawks' depth chart, though he is averaging 19.8 minutes per game off the bench through 12 appearances.

Okongwu will not play in Saturday's game against the 76ers for personal reasons.

At this point, there is no reason to believe Okonwu will be sidelined for more than one game. In his absence, John Collins could see some extra run at center behind Clint Capela. If there is foul trouble, Frank Kaminsky could potentially get some run.

Okongwu recorded 10 points (5-6 FG), 11 rebounds and two blocks across 21 minutes during Thursday's 104-95 win over the 76ers.

Okangwu took only two shots through the first three quarters, connecting on one of them for two points while also grabbing six rebounds over that stretch. However, the Hawks power forward played a big role off the bench in the fourth quarter, going a perfect 4-of-4 from the field for eight points while adding another five rebounds to give him his first double-double of the season. Okangwu has scored in double figures in six of seven games this season in which he's played at least 20 minutes and is developing into a solid piece off the bench for Atlanta.

Okongwu (shoulder) is available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Okongwu popped up on the injury report Tuesday due to left shoulder soreness, but it won't prevent him from taking the floor at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. Okongwu is averaging 9.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and one block in 19.9 minutes per contest this season behind starting center Clint Capela.

Okongwu is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks due to left shoulder soreness.

Okongwu is providing some deep-league fantasy value in a backup role behind Clint Capela. If he's out Wednesday, Frank Kaminsky may see more minutes.

Okongwu closed Wednesday's 118-113 win over the Pistons with 10 points (5-5 FG), three rebounds, one block and one steal over 21 minutes.

Okongwu has been unable to take the next step many had been hoping for this season, mired to a 20-minute-per-night role. The future is certainly bright but unless he can usurp Clint Capela as the preferred center option, his path to minutes is tough. For those who drafted him this season, it is difficult to make a case for hanging on. If you can play the waiting game, by all means, do so. For those who need immediate production, it could be time to look elsewhere.

Okongwu is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's season opener versus the Rockets, Lauren L. Williams of MLive.com reports.

Okongwu started and played 19 minutes in last Friday's preseason finale. With Clint Capela returning to the starting five, Okongwu will serve as the team's backup center.

Okongwu is starting at center for the the Hawks' preseason finale versus the Pelicans, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Okongwu, fresh off the Hawks picking up his fourth-year team option, will start at center in place of Clint Capela (thumb). He projects to provide depth for Atlanta in the frontcourt this season.

The Hawks exercised the fourth-year team option on Okongwu's contract Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Okongwu was the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and continues to develop into a solid rotational player for the Hawks. At 6-foot-8, he's a little undersized for the center position and his production has been limited playing behind Clint Capela and John Collins, but the Hawks have high hopes that Okongwu is just scratching the surface will look to tap into his potential over the next two seasons.

Okongwu will come off the bench during Tuesday's Game 2 against the Heat, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

John Collins will get the nod at center after the Hawks were dismantled in Game 1. Okongwu should still see plenty of action off the bench.

Okongwu contributed two points (1-1 FG), nine rebounds and one steal in the 107-101 win over Cleveland on Friday.

Okongwu set the tone on the glass after center Clint Capela exited the game after suffering a knee injury late in the second quarter. The second-year forward's minutes were nearly doubled from Wednesday's game against Charlotte.

Okongwu recorded 17 points (6-6 FG, 5-6 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block in 25 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 131-107 win over the Cavaliers.

It's the first double-double of the season for the second-year center, although Okongwu has pulled down double-digit boards in two straight games. He continues to see consistent minutes behind Clint Capela in the Hawks' frontcourt, and while he hasn't yet added much consistency to his game, Okongwu's upside remains intriguing.

Okongwu finished with five rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 17 minutes during Friday's 121-110 win over the Warriors.

Okongwu failed to score in his 17 minutes on the floor Friday, somewhat salvaging his night with three combined defensive stats. The team refuses to give him additional playing time despite the fact John Collins is on the shelf, limiting his overall upside. Barring a shift in their philosophy, Okongwu should be viewed as nothing more than a streaming consideration in moderately shallow formats.

Okongwu ended with two points (1-2 FG, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds, one block and one steal across 19 minutes during Tuesday's 117-111 victory over New York.

Okongwu was unable to get anything going on the offensive end, managing just two points in the victory. Despite the injury to John Collins, Okongwu has not been able to carve out a more sizeable role, logging more than 20 minutes only once in his past 10 games. He can be a solid enough source of blocks and rebounds but for those in standard formats, he presents as nothing more than a streaming option on most nights.

Okongwu produced 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block across 26 minutes during Sunday's 131-128 victory over the Pacers.

Okongwu co-led the bench in scoring, while leading the team in rebounds and outplaying the incumbent starter Clint Capela. Okongwu logged four more minutes than Capela, and additionally held a plus-minus advantage of 14 points over Capela. Okongwu is a menace on the offensive glass and a rising inside presence.

Hawks head coach Nate McMillan said Okongwu (concussion) will be available for Monday's matchup with the Pistons, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

As expected, Okongwu will be available after clearing concussion protocols Sunday. However, it remains to be seen what type of role the big man will play. In his previous 10 contests before the injury, Okongwu averaged 7.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 18.7 minutes per game.

Okongwu (concussion) isn't on the injury report for Monday's game against the Pistons, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Okongwu landed in the concussion protocol Wednesday and was forced to miss two consecutive games. However, it appears as though he should be back in action against Detroit. Across his last four appearances, he's averaged 10.5 points and 4.3 rebounds in 18.3 minutes per game.

Okongwu (concussion) is out Friday against the Wizards.

The backup center remains in protocols, with his next chance of returning arriving Monday against the Pistons. On a positive note, the Hawks may be getting back John Collins (foot), who is questionable for Friday's game.

Okongwu was placed in concussion protocol Wednesday and is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Okongwu could certainly be looking at a multi-game absence, especially with the Hawks playing again Friday against the Wizards. He's been providing nice minutes at backup center, with averages of 7.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 blocks in 18.7 minutes last month. In his absence, Gorgui Dieng figures to see more run.

Okongwu exited Tuesday's game against the Celtics due to concussion evaluation. He finished with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 FT) in seven minutes.

Concussions have varying recovery times, so fantasy managers have reason to be concerned that this could be a multi-game absence for the center. For whatever length of time Okongwu sits out, more minutes will presumably go to Gorgui Dieng, and Clint Capela may see more minutes himself.

Okongwu closed Saturday's 127-100 win over the Raptors with 17 points (6-6 FG, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 27 minutes.

Okongwu continues to come off the bench behind Clint Capela, but it's clear the Hawks have been making an effort to find him more minutes over the last several weeks. With Saturday's game out of hand by the end of the third quarter, Okongwu was able to see extended action, while Capela played only 18 minutes. Of the two, Capela remains the more valuable fantasy option in the short term, but Okongwu is beginning to look more and more likely a high-potential asset in dynasty formats.

Okongwu finished with four points (2-3 FG), three steals, two rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 16 minutes Sunday in the Hawks' 103-94 loss to the Mavericks.

Though he was held under 20 minutes for the second time in three games, Okongwu saw high-value playing time in the contest, as he saw more run than center Clint Capela in the fourth quarter. Okongwu is still likely to play less than half of the game most nights, but his strong run of production in recent weeks likely means that Capela won't see his minutes creep back up over 30 on a regular basis, as had been the case earlier in the season. Okongwu looks like a solid option in 14-team leagues or deeper, and he could have a case for 12-team value for managers who are looking to make up ground in field-goal percentage, rebounds and blocks.

Okongwu logged 16 points (8-9 FG), five rebounds and one steal across 22 minutes during Sunday's 129-121 win over the Lakers.

The Hawks elected to roll with Okongwu once the game was well in hand, and he responded with more total points than starter Clint Capela in 22 minutes of court time. While he's a capable second-unit player who will relieve Capela often, he still has minimal fantasy value in seasonal formats.

Okongwu contributed 18 points (6-9 FG, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 121-104 win over the Kings.

With Clint Capela back from an ankle injury, Okongwu has operated off the bench the last two games. However, the latter was able to significantly out produce the former during Wednesday's win. In just 15 appearances this season, the 2020 first-round pick is averaging 9.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 1.2 assists in 23.7 minutes. The veteran Capela likely has a stronghold on the starting gig, but the youngster has shown enough flashes to continue garnering a sizable role off the bench. However, both player's overall fantasy production will likely be limited if they continue to spilt time.

Okongwu will come off the bench for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

The big man started the last three games in place of Clint Capela, but he'll head back to a bench role as Capela reclaims his usual spot at center. Capela made his return to action off the bench Friday against Miami, and while Okongwu remained in the starting five and saw 25 minutes, he finished with only six points, four rebounds and one block. Capela will still be on a minutes limit Sunday, so Okongwu could still be a viable, lower-end option in DFS contests.

Okongwu is starting Friday's game against the Heat, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Although Clint Capela will be available to return Friday, he'll be on a minutes restriction against Miami, which will allow Okongwu to continue to see a slight uptick in playing time. Across his last two starts, the 21-year-old averaged 14.5 points and 7.5 rebounds in 35.0 minutes per game.

Okongwu scored 17 points (5-8 FG, 7-9 FT) while adding eight rebounds, five blocks, an assist and a steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 134-122 win over the Timberwolves.

Getting another start with Clint Capela (ankle) sidelined, Okongwu scored at least 12 points for the third straight game and posted multiple rejections for the fourth straight. The sixth overall selection in the 2020 draft is beginning to look more like a lottery pick after a fairly quiet rookie campaign, but his short-term fantasy value remains tied to Capela's health.

Okongwu racked up 12 points (6-9 FG), eight rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 36 minutes during Monday's 121-114 win over the Bucks.

Okongwu and Gorgui Dieng (DNP-CD) has been splitting the void of Clint Capela (ankle). However, Dieng underwhelmed in two starts, paving the way for Okongwu to exceed 35 minutes for the second time this season. Okongwu has fringe fantasy appeal with this type of role, and it's unclear when exactly Capela is likely to return.

Okongwu is starting Monday's game against the Bucks, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Although Okongwu came off the bench in each of the last two games, he saw ample playing time and averaged 8.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per contest. Gorgui Dieng will come off the bench with Clint Capela (ankle) still sidelined.

Okongwu tallied 12 points (6-6 FG), five rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 24 minutes off the bench Saturday in the Hawks' 117-108 loss to the Knicks.

After a recent two-game run in the starting five, Okongwu has come off the bench for the past two contests, as the Hawks have turned to Gorgui Dieng to fill in for Clint Capela (ankle) on the top unit. Okongwu has still received more minutes than Dieng in both games since moving back to the bench, and the second-year center turned in one of his better all-around efforts of the season Saturday. The Hawks continue to evaluate Capela on a game-by-game basis, but if his absence turns into an extended one, Okongwu could have some value in 12-team leagues.

Okongwu will return to a reserve role in Friday's game against the Heat, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Okongwu will come off the bench in favor of Gorgui Dieng. The second-year big man has played in eight games this season and averaged 8.8 points and 5.0 rebounds across 17.8 minutes in five contests off the bench.

Okongwu had nine points (3-4 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists across 38 minutes during Sunday's 106-93 loss to the Clippers.

Okongwu started Sunday after coming off the bench Friday, flirting with a double-double in both. In addition to these contributions, Okongwu has graded as a strong defender. Incumbent starter Clint Capela (ankle) is nearing a return however, which will end Okongwu's fantasy relevance.

Okongwu will start at center Sunday in the Hawks' game against the Clippers, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.

The Hawks are without normal starter Clint Capela (ankle) and reserve center Gorgui Dieng (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) for Sunday's game, so Okongwu should have a clear path to a 30-plus-minute role if he can avoid foul trouble. In his three games coming off the bench since exiting the protocols, Okongwu has averaged 8.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 18.7 minutes.

Okongwu (COVID-19 protocols) isn't on the injury report for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Okongwu landed in the league's health and safety protocols on Christmas Eve but will be available Monday. He averaged 10.3 points and 5.7 rebounds in 22.3 minutes per game across his first three appearances of the year.

Okongwu (COVID-19 protocols) has exited protocols ahead of Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Okongwu appeared in just three games this season before entering protocols. The sophomore center has shown flashes and is averaging 10.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.3 assists in 22.3 minutes.

Okongwu entered health and safety protocols Friday, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Okongwu played well in his first start of the season but has been rewarded by landing in protocols, which could land him on the sidelines for a week-plus. In his absence, with Clint Capela also out due to protocols, Gorgui Dieng figures to see a significant increase in workload.

Okongwu finished with 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Thursday's 98-96 victory over the 76ers.

Playing in just his third game of the season after missing the first two months of the season while recovering from surgery, Okongwu made his first start with Clint Capela (COVID-19) sidelined. The second-year big man had a minutes restriction Wednesday against Orlando, but that was apparently lifted Thursday, as he played a team-high 34 minutes in the surprising victory. Dating back to last season, Okongwu has shown plenty of encouraging flashes, but when Capela and John Collins are healthy, the USC product will be relegated to a reserve role. In the short term, however, he's a very appealing streaming option amid the Hawks' ongoing COVID issues.

Okongwu is starting Thursday's game against Philadelphia, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Okongwu came off the bench and was on a minutes restriction in Wednesday's loss to the Magic, and he logged eight points, seven rebounds, an assist and three blocks in 19 minutes. It's not clear whether his playing time will be monitored once again, but he'll take Gorgui Dieng's place in the starting five.

Okongwu finished Wednesday's loss to the Magic with eight points (2-3 FG, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 19 minutes.

The Hawks were down Clint Capela (COVID-19 protocols), so Okongwu was able to see a slightly expanded role off the bench behind Gorgui Dieng, though he was still on a minutes limit as Wednesday marked only his second appearance of the season. The hope is that Okongwu's workload is expanded a bit Thursday night at Philadelphia, but even if it's not, Okongwu makes for a decent, low-cst DFS flier given his rebounding and shot-blocking potential.

Coach Nate McMillan said Wednesday that Okongwu (shoulder) will remain on a minute restriction, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Okongwu played 14 minutes during his season debut Friday, notching 10 points, two rebounds and one steal. Given McMillan's comments, it's likely that Okongwu will see a similar workload while he works his way back from a lengthy absence due to shoulder injury. Until he's able to play 20 minutes per night, the second-year big man likely won't garner fantasy relevancy in standard leagues.

Okongwu finished with 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal over 14 minutes during Friday's 133-115 loss to the Nuggets.

Okongwu played 14 minutes off the bench in what was his first game of the season. It's hard to project just what his role might look like once he is back to full health. He is likely going to have to rely on an injury to either John Collins or Clint Capela to move into a 12-team worthy role. Those in deeper leagues could consider a speculative pickup, just in case he can edge his way towards 20 minutes per night.

Okongwu (shoulder/personal) is available for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Okongwu is expected to have a minutes restriction during his season debut Friday. Coach Nate McMillan didn't specify how many minutes the 21-year-old would play against the Nuggets, but he said that Okongwu still needs to work on his conditioning.

Okongwu (shoulder/personal) will have a minute restriction during his expected return to the court Friday against the Nuggets, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Okongwu is set to make his season debut after being out due to a shoulder injury. He's expected to settle into a reserve role behind Clint Capela, but he will likely be limited during his return as coach Nate McMillan said "he'll have to work himself into shape." Okongwu is unlikely to have any standard-league fantasy value this year, but he still has upside in dynasty leagues as a stash option.

Okongwu (shoulder, personal) is probable to make his season debut Friday against the Nuggets.

Okongwu is finally ready to make his season debut after being out due to a shoulder injury. He figures to eventually settle into a role as Clint Capela's backup, though John Collins still figures to spend some time at the five. Okongwu is unlikely to have any standard-league fantasy value, but he still has upside in dynasty leagues as a stash option.

Okongwu (shoulder, personal) will be a game-time decision for Friday's matchup against the Nuggets, Alison Mastrangelo of WSB-TV reports.

Okongwu might finally be ready to make his season debut after being out due to a shoulder injury. He figures to eventually settle into a role as Clint Capela's backup, though John Collins still figures to spend some time at the five. Okongwu is unlikely to have any standard-league fantasy value, but he still has upside in dynasty leagues as a stash option.

Okongwu (personal) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Magic.

The second-year big man made his return to game action for the G League's College Park Skyhawks last week, but he's tending to a personal matter that will prevent him from making his season debut for the Hawks. The hope is that the USC product can get on the floor Friday against Denver or Sunday against the Cavs. Once he's back up to speed, Okongwu figures to take hold of the backup center spot behind Clint Capela. As a rookie, Okongwu's role was fairly limited, but he showed some impressive flashes. In the five games in which he saw at least 20 minutes, Okongwu posted 11.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.8 blocks, 1.0 assists and 0.8 steals.

Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk said Okongwu (shoulder) has been medically cleared to join Atlanta this week, but his availability for Wednesday's game against the Magic hinges on if he returns from a personal matter in advance of the contest, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.

The second-year big man seemingly proved that he's healthy again following July shoulder surgery after he appeared in a game last Thursday for the G League's College Park Skyhawks. Okongwu was dominant over his 24 minutes on the court, logging 10 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. Once he's back with the Hawks, he'll likely fill a small role in the rotation as the top backup to starting center Clint Capela.

The Hawks assigned Okongwu (shoulder) to the G League's College Park Skyhawks to continue his rehab program, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Okongwu doesn't look like he'll immediately take part in games for the Skyhawks, but the second-year big man should be ready to make his 2021-22 debut at some point around mid-December, per Rowland. While Okongwu has been sidelined, the Hawks have typically been using starting power forward John Collins as the primary backup to starting center Clint Capela. Once healthy, Okongwu should claim a spot on the second unit, which could lead to a slight drop in playing time for both Collins and Capela.

Coach Nate McMillan said Tuesday that Okongwu (shoulder) will practice 5-on-5 with the Skyhawks this week, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

McMillan said the Hawks are trying to slowly build Okongwu up, and after a couple practices, they will see if he can play in a G League game. Just a week ago, McMillan said that there was no timetable for his return from shoulder surgery, so this is great news for Atlanta. When Okongwu eventually makes his return to NBA action, he will likely compete with Gorgui Dieng for the top backup role behind starting center Clint Capela.

Coach Nate McMillan said Tuesday that there's still no timetable for Okongwu's return, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Okongwu underwent shoulder surgery in July and was initially expected back sometime in December. While McMillan wouldn't commit to a timeline for the 20-year-old's return, he did say that the 2020 first-round pick played 3-on-3 Monday and "came out okay." Regardless, the Hawks are expected to be cautious with their 6-foot-8 big man. When he does return, he is expected to challenge Gorgui Dieng for the top backup role behind starter Clint Capela.

Okongwu (shoulder) said Monday that he's hoping to return to game action sometime in December, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

The second-year big man underwent shoulder surgery in July and is expected to remain limited for the next few months. He said Monday that his rehab is progressing well and that he's already begun working out on the court. "My shoulder is doing well," Okongwu said at media day. "Rehab is going well. I'm working my tail off to try to get this healed as fast as possible." The USC product is without a firm timetable, but he mentioned his 21st birthday (Dec. 11) as a potential target return date. If he were to make his debut around that time -- the Hawks host the Rockets on Dec. 13 -- Okongwu would miss the first 26 games of the season.

Okongwu underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder and is expected to miss roughly six months, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

The sixth overall pick in the 2020 Draft, Okongwu spent most of his rookie year as a low-minute backup center, but his role increased down the stretch, as he logged double-digit minutes in six of the Hawks' final eight postseason games. Per Wojnarowski, Okongwu initially sustained the labrum injury back in May but played through it for the duration of Atlanta's run to the Eastern Conference Finals. If the six-month timetable holds up, Okongwu will likely miss the first two months of the regular season, which is slated to return to its normal, mid-October start. While Okongwu's absence may not carry significant fantasy ramifications, it's a disappointing setback for the 20-year-old, who could be positioned for a larger role next season -- particularly if the Hawks move on from free-agent-to-be John Collins.

Okongwu posted 21 points (10-13 FG, 1-3 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in 33 minutes of action during Sunday's 124-95 win against the Rockets.

Okongwu easily had his best performance of the season, notching season-highs for points, rebounds and assists. The center received his fourth start of the season replacing Clint Capela who was forced to miss the game with an Achilles injury. The 20-year-old is finally starting to see more minutes, averaging 14.7 minutes per game in the past month.

Okongwu (shoulder) will be available for Sunday's game against Houston, KL Chouinard of Hawks.com reports.

The rookie was on the initial injury report with a shoulder injury, but he'll play through it in the regular season finale. With Clint Capela (Achilles) questionable, Okongwu could be set for a one-time bump in minutes as the Hawks head into the postseason.

Okongwu is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rockets due to right shoulder soreness, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Okongwu was able to practice Saturday, which is a good sign, but it's not a given that he'll be feeling well enough to play in the regular-season finale. If he sits out, more minutes will be available for Nathan Knight and Bruno Fernando.

Okongwu scored 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 FT) to go along with four rebounds across 11 minutes in a 120-116 victory over the Wizards on Wednesday.

Okongwu picked up his sixth double-digit scoring game of the season thanks to an efficient showing on offense. The center doesn't have a huge role in the rotation, just 12.5 minutes per game across his last seven contests, but has averaged 6.9 points (on 75.0 percent shooting from the field) and 3.1 rebounds over that span.

Okongwu totaled 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three steals, two assists and one block in 18 minutes during Wednesday's 135-103 victory over the Suns.

Okongwu had arguably his best game of the season in what was a surprising victory over the red-hot Suns. With matters well in hand, the bench unit was able to excel down the stretch, as demonstrated by Okongwu's performance. Despite some obvious upside, the minutes typically aren't there on a nightly basis and so Okongwu is better suited to dynasty formats at this stage.

Okongwu will return to the bench for Sunday's game against Milwaukee, Hawks radio voice Mike Conti reports.

As expected, the rookie will move back to a reserve role with Clint Capela set to return from a one-game absence. In Friday's cameo with the starting five, Okongwu went for six points, seven rebounds, one steal and one block in 28 minutes of action.

Okongwu recorded eight points (4-4 FG), two rebounds and one block across nine minutes during Thursday's 120-109 loss to Milwaukee on Thursday.

Okongwu's nine minutes marked his lowest total since March 30 as coach Nate McMillan opted to play the starters heavy minutes. The 20-year-old center had been averaging 7.2 points on 60.0 percent shooting, 4.6 rebounds and 0.8 blocks across his previous five outings.

Okongwu posted 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 32 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Grizzlies.

Okongwu drew his second start of the season in place of Clint Capela (Achilles) and played a career-high 32 minutes. Before Wednesday's game, the 20-year-old was receiving decent run off the bench over his last four games, averaging 8.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks while playing 16.8 minutes in that span. The rookie will be worth streaming in deeper leagues if Capela is forced to miss any more time with a sore Achilles.

Okongwu will start Wednesday's game against Memphis, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

The rookie first-round pick will make the second start of his NBA career with Clint Capela (Achilles) unavailable Wednesday. Okongwu had four points (2-2 FG, 0-2 FT), three blocks, two rebounds and one steal in 16 minutes during the previous start.

Okongwu (hip) will be available Thursday against the Thunder, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.

The rookie will return following a two-game absence due to a hip injury. However, coach Nate McMillan said that Nathan Knight will be the first center off the bench.

Okongwu (hip) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Thunder, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Okongwu and Clint Capela (heel) have both missed the past two games due to injury and are both questionable for Thursday's contest. Nathan Knight should see increased run off the bench should the pair be unavailable again versus Oklahoma City.

Okongwu (hip) won't play Tuesday against the Rockets, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Okongwu will miss a second straight game due to an adductor issue. With Clint Capela (heel) also unavailable, John Collins and Nathan Knight should see increased roles Tuesday.

Okongwu (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's game at Houston, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Okongwu missed Sunday's matchup with the Cavaliers due to an adductor issue, but he may be able to retake the court Tuesday. Clint Capela (foot) is also questionable, so Atlanta's rotation at center will depend significantly upon which players are available.

Okongwu (hip) will not play in Sunday's game against the Cavs, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

The rookie is still dealing with an adductor issue and will not be available, so the Hawks will be down their top two centers. John Collins will likely spend most of his minutes at center, while Bruno Fernando and Nathan Knight could see increased time off the bench.

Okongwu (adductor) is questionable for Sunday's game against Cleveland.

Okongwu has appeared in the last nine games for Atlanta, averaging 9.6 minutes per game in those contests. The 20-year-old rookie is currently dealing with some pain in his hip, which has his status for Sunday's game uncertain. Considering his limited role, a potential absence wouldn't affect the team's rotation much.

Okongwu (hip) is available for Saturday's game against Sacramento, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Okongwu was probable for Saturday's matchup due to right adductor soreness, so it isn't very surprising to see him available against the Kings. He's played double-digit minutes off the bench in each of the last three games.

Okongwu (hip) is probable for Saturday's game against the Kings.

Okongwu is dealing with right adductor soreness, but he appears to be trending in the right direction for Saturday's contest. He's handled double-digit minutes off the bench in Atlanta's last three games.

Okongwu totaled six points (3-3 FG), three rebounds and one steal over 10 minutes in Tuesday's 94-80 win over the Heat.

Okongwu had played just seven minutes across the past two games, but he had more playing time in Tuesday's matchup and was perfect from the field during the win. Over the past six games, Okongwu is averaging 4.0 points and 1.7 rebounds over 8.8 minutes per contest.

Okongwu had nine points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and a block in Sunday's win over the Nuggets.

Coming off of a pair of DNP-CDs, Okongwu saw 14 minutes of action in a game Atlanta led comfortably for most of the second half. The rookie out of USC hasn't been a fantasy consideration this season, but he remains an appealing long-term prospect in dynasty formats.

Okongwu didn't score but grabbed one rebound during Monday's loss to New York.

The rookie played a season-worst three minutes of action after not appearing in Saturday's loss to Indiana. Okongwu is posting 3.4 points and 3.0 rebounds through eight games played.

Okongwu (Achilles) is available and will have a 16-minute restriction Saturday against the Raptors, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

The 20-year-old missed the last three games with a sore left Achilles, but he'll return to the court Saturday. Okongwu is averaging 12.0 minutes in his five appearances this season, so the restrictions are unlikely to affect his workload as Atlanta's reserve center.

Okongwu (Achilles) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Raptors, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

The rookie has missed the last three games due to Achilles soreness, but he could return Saturday. If he plays, he should see backup center minutes behind Clint Capela.

Okongwu (Achilles) was ruled out for Thursday's game against Utah.

Okongwu will miss a third straight game due to left Achilles soreness. In his absence, Bruno Fernando should serve as the primary backup to Clint Capela.

Okongwu (Achilles) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Jazz, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Okongwu has missed two games in a row with left Achilles soreness, but he has a chance to return Thursday. If he's cleared to play, he could about 10-to-15 minutes.

Okongwu (Achilles) has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Mavs, Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks reports.

A sore Achilles will cost the rookie a second straight game, so expect Bruno Fernando to serve as the Hawks' backup center behind Clint Capela. Injuries have limited Okongwu to just five appearances thus far.

Okongwu (Achilles) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

The 20-year-old sat out Monday's matchup with the Lakers due to a sore Achilles, and his availability for Wednesday's contest remains in question. Okongwu is unlikely to see much playing time even if available versus Dallas.

Okongwu (Achilles) is unavailable Monday against the Lakers, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

The 20-year-old was downgraded from probable to questionable earlier in the day, and he's now been officially ruled out. John Collins could see more run at center when Clint Capela is on the bench with Okongwu sidelined.

The Hawks downgraded Okongwu (Achilles) from probable to questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Atlanta apparently still maintains some concern about Okongwu's sore left Achilles coming out of morning shootaround, so he looks like he could be headed for a game-time decision ahead of the 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff. If Okongwu ends up missing Monday's contest, John Collins could pick up a few extra minutes as a backup center when Clint Capela is off the floor.

Okongwu (Achilles) is probable for Monday's game against the Lakers.

Okongwu will carry a probable designation once again as he continues to deal with left Achilles soreness, but he was able to suit up Friday against the Wizards. Even if he's available, Okongwu is unlikely to see much playing time for Atlanta.

Okongwu (Achilles) isn't listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Wizards, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

The 20-year-old was originally considered probable for Friday's contest but has since been removed from the injury report. Okongwu is unlikely to see much playing time with Clint Capela (hand) also expected to play at Washington.

Okongwu is probable for Friday's game against the Wizards due to left Achilles soreness, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Okongwu's role this season has been minimal. Even if he's available Friday, there's not a guarantee he takes the floor.

Okongwu will start Sunday's game against Milwaukee, Sarah Spencer of the Journal-Constitution reports.

With Clint Capela (hand) ruled out, Okongwu will make his first start in just his fourth career NBA game. The USC product saw only four minutes of action off the bench in Friday's win over the Timberwolves. Prior to that, he played 14 minutes Wednesday against Detroit, posting two points, six boards and three blocks.

Okongwu (toe) played 14 minutes off the bench Friday in the Hawks' 116-92 loss to the Jazz, scoring four points (2-6 FG) and adding five rebounds, two assists and one steal.

Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce said Okongwu would be capped at around 15 minutes Friday after the rookie was sidelined for the first 10 games of the season while tending to toe inflammation on his left foot, so the workload was about what could have been expected. The blowout nature of the contest may have had a hand in Okongwu getting the minutes, so Pierce's rotation will bear watching in the games to come to get a sense of how much the No. 6 overall pick might play on a more regular basis. Pierce had previously been using starting power forward John Collins to spell top center Clint Capela, so Okongwu may not necessarily inherit all the minutes at the position when Capela rests during games.

Okongwu will have a 15-minute restriction against the Jazz on Friday, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Okongwu will be making his season debut Friday after dealing with inflammation in his left foot over the first several weeks of the season. However, the No. 6 pick in the NBA Draft will be limited to approximately 15 minutes in his first taste of game action Friday.

Okongwu (toe) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Jazz, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Okongwu looks like he'll be available to make his season debut after missing the first several weeks of the season due to inflammation in his left foot. The 20-year-old rookie, who was the No. 6 pick in the NBA Draft, will likely have his minutes ramped up slowly in a backup role.

Okongwu (toe) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

The 20-year-old has been sidelined by inflammation in the sesamoid bone of his left foot to this point this season, but he's on track to make his professional debut Wednesday. Okongwu figures to be eased into a backup role at center given the extended absence.

General manager Travis Schlenk said Tuesday that Okongwu (toe) is on track to make his Atlanta debut later in the week, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.

The No. 6 overall pick's NBA career has gotten off to a delayed start while he continues to recover from inflammation in the sesamoid bone of his left foot, an injury that he sustained while working out prior to the draft. Reading between the lines of Schlenk's comments, Okongwu can probably be ruled out for Wednesday's game in Phoenix, but the rookie big man could gain clearance to play Friday in Utah and/or Saturday in Portland. Okongwu will presumably fill a small role in Atlanta's rotation early on, likely working as the primary backup to starting center Clint Capela.

Okongwu (toe) is out Saturday against the Hornets, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Okongwu has yet to make his NBA debut. His next chance to do so arrives Monday against the 76ers.

Okongwu (toe) took part in 5-on-5 work during Friday's practice, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

The 20-year-old hasn't played yet this season due to the broken toe, but his participation in 5-on-5 work indicates he could be close to his season debut. It's unknown if Okongwu will have a chance to play Saturday at Charlotte.

Okongwu (toe) won't play Monday against the Knicks, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Okongwu will miss yet another game due to a broken toe. It's not yet clear when he'll return.

Okongwu (toe) is out Saturday against the Cavaliers, Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks reports.

The rookie continues to deal with a broken toe and it's not clear when he'll be able to debut.

Okongwu (toe) remains out Friday against the Nets, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

The rookie has yet to make his NBA debut due to a broken toe. He remains day-to-day.

Okongwu (toe) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Brooklyn, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

The 20-year-old will be sidelined for the fourth straight game to begin the season. Starter Clint Capela (Achilles), Bruno Fernando and John Collins should handle the reps at center with Okongwu still unavailable.

Okongwu (toe) won't play Monday against the Pistons.

Okongwu is slated to be re-evaluated soon as he recovers from inflammation in the sesamoid bone of his left foot, but he'll be unable to suit up against Detroit. However, fellow center Clint Capela (Achilles) is probable for the contest and could make his season debut Monday.

Okongwu (toe) will be re-evaluated Dec. 28.

The rookie is set to miss the first two games of the regular season, with his re-evaluation date on the Hawks' third game of the year. While he sits out, John Collins and Bruno Fernando should see the vast majority of reserve center minutes.

Okongwu (toe) remains limited in training camp, though he was able to participate in a light practice Friday, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

It seems highly unlikely that the rookie will be able to participate in the Hawks' final preseason game Saturday against the Grizzlies, though a debut in the first game of the regular season Wednesday against the Bulls hasn't been ruled out.

Okongwu (toe) has started participating in modified team practice with contact and will be re-evaluated Dec. 18, meaning he could be available for the Hawks' final preseason game, Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks reports.

The rookie has inflammation with the sesamoid bone in his left foot. He'll remain sidelined for most of the preseason, and may miss it entirely. While he's out, Bruno Fernando is a candidate to see more time at center.

Okongwu (toe) will not play in Friday's preseason opener against the Magic, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Okongwu is dealing with inflammation in the sesamoid bone of his left foot, which has sidelined him at the start of camp. He won't be able to play in the preseason opener as a result.

The Hawks announced Monday that Okongwu will be sidelined for the beginning of training camp with inflammation in the sesamoid bone of his left foot, the Associated Press reports.

The injury isn't a new concern for the rookie, as Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com noted prior to the Nov. 18 NBA draft that the big man from USC's foot issue was first discovered in early October. The Hawks weren't deterred from selecting Okongwu with the sixth overall pick, and the team remains hopeful he'll be ready to go when the NBA opens its season Dec. 22. Okongwu is projected to serve as the top backup to starting center Clint Capela.