That let the Hawks take 14 more shots, and Young’s 43 points (on average 13-of-31 shooting) captained the ship while another mediocre center in Onyeka Okongwu took Phoenix’s lunch money.

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.

The Atlanta Hawks have made a change in their starting lineup over the past few games, starting Onyeka Okongwu over Clint Capela.

Mike Conley delivered a bounce pass to Rudy Gobert, who dunked it over Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu to give the Minnesota Timberwolves a 51-35 lead in the second quarter of Monday night's game ...

Before being inserted into the starting lineup, Onyeka Okongwu was dominating coming off the bench. In their win against the Boston Celtics, Okongwu finished with 19 points and 13 rebounds.He ...

At 24 years old, Onyeka Okongwu finally realized one of his dreams— becoming a starting center in the NBA. The former No. 6 ...

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu shoots between Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, left, and forward Julius Randle in the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Jan. 27, 2025 ...

Onyeka Okongwu (facial contusion) is questionable. Jalen Johnson (right shoulder inflammation) is out. Nance, Bufkin, and Zeller out. -via Bluesky / January 8, 2025 Brad Rowland: Hawks injury ...

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) is fouled as he shoots behind Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday ...