When the Hawks promoted Onyeka Okongwu to the starting lineup in January, they did so in hopes that he would stake his claim to the starting center job over Clint Capela. He did exactly that.

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 ...

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 ...

Atlanta Hawks power forward Onyeka Okongwu showcased his growing prowess, delivering a remarkable 30-point, 14-rebound performance in a 112-119 loss to the Orlando Magic. The 24-year-old big man ...

Dyson Daniels, Onyeka Okongwu and Zaccharie Risacher have been performing at a high level for Atlanta in recent weeks. Juan Pablo Aravena, RotoWire.com Dyson Daniels (left) and Zaccharie Risacher ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Onyeka Okongwu had 27 points and 12 rebounds, Trae Young added 23 points and 15 assists and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Jazz 147-134 on Sunday night, extending Utah's losing streak ...

(AP Foto/Colin Hubbard) ATLANTA (AP) — Onyeka Okongwu anotó 27 puntos y capturó 12 rebotes, Trae Young sumó 23 puntos y 15 asistencias, y los Hawks de Atlanta vencieron el domingo por la ...