Explore the latest developments concerning Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu:.
Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Will start vs. Orlando
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.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Coming off bench Wednesday
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.
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Onyeka Okongwu instantly proves his case for Sixth Man award in season debut
Although the Atlanta Hawks fell short in their season opener against the Raptors, they ensured that they set the tone for their offensive identity this season. Arguably, no player represented this identity better than Onyeka Okongwu last night, dropping 18 points and 6 rebounds in a little over 30 minutes of play.
Okongwu has started his 2026 campaign on a high note, making him an early contender for the Sixth Man of the Year award. In his first four years in the NBA, Okongwu averaged 10 points and 7 rebounds per game, with a steady increase in production each season.
This season looks to be following the same trend for Okongwu, though his performance last night could indicate that he's taking a step far above his usual season-by-season progression.