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 with a bench role. Okongwu logged 28 minutes compared to Capela's 20 in this contest, and the former remains a steady source of points and rebounds even if he's not featuring in the first unit. Okongwu 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.
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF1523.510.76.51.50.92.12024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB6.54.52.02024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.70.72024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%52.6%63.2%20.7%78.0%59.7%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-571.603
Team
Atlanta Hawks
Birthdate
12/11/2000 (23)
Status
ACT
HT/WT
6'10", 240 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 1; Pk 6 (ATL)
Birthplace
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Position
C
College
USC
Experience
4 seasons
Career History
Atlanta Hawks
2020-Present
(5 seasons)
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DraftKings points 20.0FanDuel Points 20.1PTS 8.7REB 6.3AST 0.7BLK 0.8STL 0.52PM 3.03PM 0.4FTM 1.4TO 1.1MIN 21.1CBSS fantasy points 16.6ESPN fantasy points 18.8Yahoo fantasy points 20.1
Pregame Probabilities
Record a double-double10%Record a triple-double0%Record 10 or more REB20%Record 4-plus 3-pointers0%Score 30 or more pts0%Record 10 or more AST0%
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 with a bench role. Okongwu logged 28 minutes compared to Capela's 20 in this contest, and the former remains a steady source of points and rebounds even if he's not featuring in the first unit. Okongwu 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 the former 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 Dominick 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 he can officially supplant Clint Capela as the Hawks' starting center, Okongwu's 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.