The Atlanta Hawks got a good win against the Orlando Magic for the second time this season, and dating back to last season, it’s obvious that the two don’t like each other much.
Tensions flared during the Orlando Magic’s game against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday resulting in the ejection of Desmond Bane. Bane was attempting to contest Hawks big man Onyeka Okongwu’s shot at the rim, when he grabbed Okongwu across the arms and threw him to the floor while spiking the ball at Okongwu in the aftermath.
USC basketball’s professional legacy is shining brighter than ever. According to Deeg Sports, the Trojans rank third among all college programs in NBA player production through the opening week of the 2025–26 season — trailing only Kentucky and Duke.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
This is the first of a series of roundtable questions I’m asking the staff here at Peachtree Hoops about the Hawks this upcoming season. The first question: who is someone that will outperform expectations or break out this season?
Before the Atlanta Hawks traded for Kristaps Porziņģis, Onyeka Okongwu was locked in as the starting center next season. This is no longer the case. Head coach Quin Snyder will weigh many variables this summer before determining who takes the starting job.
According to Evan Sidery of Forbes, Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu is now garnering interest from around the league following Atlanta’s acquisition of Kristaps Porzingis, who many expect to be the club’s starting center next season.
The Atlanta Hawks gave up De'Andre Hunter at the trade deadline in what looked like a give-up trade. Instead, the move kicked off a retooling that makes the Hawks look dangerous in a wide-open Eastern Conference.
It's no secret the Los Angeles Lakers will be in the market for a center this offseason. Interestingly enough, recent reports indicated that the Lakers called the Atlanta Hawks near the trade deadline inquiring about the availability of 24-year-old center Onyeka Okongwu.
Jalen Johnson‘s season-ending shoulder injury prevented the Atlanta Hawks from watching him and Onyeka Okongwu start next to each other. Johnson was in All-Star and Most Improved Player conversations until he tore his labrum against the Toronto Raptors on Jan.
Onyeka Okongwu is coming off a solid year for the Atlanta Hawks. The former USC star finished with averages of 13.4 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest while shooting 56.7% from the field and 32.4% from the three-point range in 74 games.
According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers tried to acquire Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu before the failed Mark Williams deal with the Charlotte Hornets. The Hawks kept Okongwu, who took Clint Capela‘s starting spot.
The Los Angeles Lakers saw their season come to an end after a swift first-round exit, courtesy of the Minnesota Timberwolves. But the loss may have been the key to triggering new growth, as it helped the team outline the necessary moves they needed to make in the offseason.
The Los Angeles Lakers are going to be heavily invested in the market for a starting center this offseason. After trading Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic, general manager Rob Pelinka was left without a starting center ahead of the trade deadline, and spoke about that with his new superstar.
Clint Capela and Onyeka Okongwu have occupied the Atlanta Hawks’ top two center options for the last five seasons. Okongwu took over Capela’s starting role in January of this year, posting career-best numbers over the final four months of the season.
Atlanta Hawks power forward Onyeka Okongwu showcased his growing prowess, delivering a remarkable 30-point, 14-rebound performance in a 112-119 loss to
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.
When reflecting on past drafts, it's easy to pinpoint the homeruns and the misses. It's a bit harder to evaluate the in-between outcomes. The 2020 NBA Draft falls into the latter category for the Atlanta Hawks.
Tonight we have a bigger than normal Thursday slate to choose from with nine NBA games on the calendar. That and a clear head should get us back on the winning track.
Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu is a blossoming player. He has seen his role and production increase each season in the NBA since being selected No.