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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.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / May 26

Hawks Will See Frontcourt Of Their Future Start Next Season

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / May 23

Los Angeles Lakers Reportedly Made A Trade Attempt For 4-Year NBA Player

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.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 23

Report: Lakers Tried To Trade For Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu Before Failed Mark Williams Deal

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.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 23

Lakers Linked With Hawks' Big Man Onyeka Okongwu: 'Lob Threat, Athleticism...'

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.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 22

Buzz Surrounding Interest In Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu

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.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / May 12

3 Free Agents To Fill The Hawks’ Backup Center Void

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.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 28

New Blockbuster B/R Trade Proposal Sends Jonathan Kuminga To Atlanta, Onyeka Okongwu to Golden State

The offseason started last Friday night for the Atlanta Hawks after their loss to the Miami Heat in the NBA's Play-In Tournament and it has already been an eventful couple of weeks.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22

1 player Atlanta Hawks must trade in 2025 NBA offseason

The Atlanta Hawks find themselves trapped in the NBA’s most dangerous territory—mediocrity. The Hawks have become the poster team for perpetual potential that never quite materializes.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19

Onyeka Okongwu’s stern message to Quin Snyder during Hawks’ loss to Heat

The Atlanta Hawks’ season is officially over after they lost to the Miami Heat 123-114 in the Play-In Tournament. It was a hard-fought battle between both teams, but the Hawks didn’t have enough to get the win at the end of the day.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 18

Watch: Heat win wild back-and-forth game vs. Hawks to reach playoffs

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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / April 15

NBA Play-In Tournament: Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks

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Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Former USC Star Drops 30-Point Double-Double on Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks power forward Onyeka Okongwu showcased his growing prowess, delivering a remarkable 30-point, 14-rebound performance in a 112-119 loss to

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 6

Hawks top Jazz, sending Utah to 9th straight loss

Onyeka Okongwu scored 27 points with 12 rebounds to help the Atlanta Hawks snap a three-game skid with a 147-134 home victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / March 28

When Onyeka Okongwu Sits, The Atlanta Hawks Have A Center Problem

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.

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NBA Analyst Makes Bold Atlanta Hawks Prediction For Month Of March

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Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 1

Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu reveals how ‘natural gift’ has unlocked his offensive game

The Atlanta Hawks have been seeing a lot of progress from their young players this season, and one of those players is Onyeka Okongwu, who has made his way into the starting lineup.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / January 19

Onyeka Okongwu Has Been The Center of Attention For the Atlanta Hawks in 2025

Onyeka Okongwu has never suffered from a lack of talent. The Hawks took him with the sixth overall pick after an excellent freshman season at USC. His athleticism and coordination showed up on both ends of the court.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / December 18

Hawks' Okongwu out at least four games with knee inflammation

Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu out at least four games with knee inflammation

Center Onyeka Okongwu is dealing with left knee inflammation and will be sidelined for at least four games, the Hawks announced in a press release. According to the team, Okongwu will be reevaluated in about a week.

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