Tag: Onyeka Okongwu
Onyeka Okongwu: We’re winning games/having fun/playing together
Atlanta Hawks big man Onyeka Okongwu is excited about the team’s current play/future (40-32 record/13-1 in last 14 games). (via Atlanta Hawks): “I mean, this is...
Okongwu erupts for 25 as Hawks crush Trail Blazers
The Atlanta Hawks delivered their most dominant stretch of the season Sunday night, rolling past the Portland Trail Blazers 135-101 at State Farm Arena. Onyeka...
Pacers eyed Jarrett Allen, Onyeka Okongwu trades
In their search for frontcourt help before the trade deadline, the Indiana Pacers explored multiple options beyond Ivica Zubac, via Jake Fischer. League sources indicate...
Onyeka Okongwu loses teeth after Jaylen Brown’s elbow
Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu had two teeth knocked out after taking an elbow to the face from Jaylen Brown during the fourth quarter of...
Pacers explore major center upgrades with Okongwu, Missi, Zubac, and Gafford
The Indiana Pacers are actively exploring options to bolster their frontcourt, targeting Atlanta’s Onyeka Okongwu, New Orleans’ Yves Missi, the LA Clippers’ Ivica Zubac,...
Lakers reportedly explored Onyeka Okongwu trade at deadline
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to evaluate options to bolster their frontcourt, and it appears that one name previously floated in trade discussions was...
Clint Capela: “I think that I’m a starter”
Here’s Atlanta Hawks big man Clint Capela on how he handled Onyeka Okongwu earning the starting center spot over him back in late January. (via...
Jalen Johnson: Onyeka has constantly gotten better
Here’s Atlanta Hawks small forward Jalen Johnson on Onyeka Okongwu’s development/5th NBA season (averaged 13.4 PPG/8.9 RPG/2.3 APG/0.9 SPG/0.9 BPG/56.7% FG/63.4% 2-PT/32.4% 3-PT/75.9% FT/27.9...
Okongwu erupts for 27 as Hawks torch Jazz in shootout
Onyeka Okongwu delivered one of his best performances of the season with 27 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Atlanta Hawks past the...
Onyeka Okongwu: Whenever I shoot a three, I think it’s going in
Atlanta Hawks big man Onyeka Okongwu recently talked about his improved three-point shot (40.7% 3-PT since January 15th). (via Atlanta Hawks): “Earlier in the year I...
Onyeka Okongwu: I don’t like the Magic, and they probably don’t like us
Here’s Atlanta Hawks big man Onyeka Okongwu on games when the team matches up vs. the Orlando Magic. (via atlhawksfans): “It’s always a physical game against...
Onyeka Okongwu: Jalen Johnson deserves to be an All-Star
Atlanta Hawks big man Onyeka Okongwu believes that Jalen Johnson should make the 2025 NBA All-Star Game (has posted 19.8 PPG/10.3 RPG/5.5 APG/1.4 SPG/1.0...
Hawks lose Onyeka Okongwu temporarily
The Atlanta Hawks announced that Onyeka Okongwu will be sidelined for at least the next four games due to knee inflammation. The young center...
Onyeka Okongwu out at least 2 weeks
The Atlanta Hawks big man Onyeka Okongwu is set to be out "for the foreseeable future" due to a left big toe sprain, as...
Hawks, Onyeka Okongwu agree to an extension
Onyeka Okongwu is securing his future with the Atlanta Hawks, as they finalize a four-year, $62 million extension. Drafted sixth overall in 2020, the...





















