Okongwu racked up 30 points (13-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and one block across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 126-125 loss to the Spurs. Okongwu moved into a starting role on ...

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

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 at center. Okongwu has earned the position after his recent ...

Okongwu has been a steady bench contributor throughout his four-and-a-half seasons in Atlanta, but his athleticism is a better fit with the Hawks’ starting group and he seized his chance against ...

On Tuesday, the Ottawa Redblacks announced they’ve reached agreements with three key veteran players — punter Richie Leone, cornerback Alijah McGhee and national defensive lineman Kene Onyeka ...

Michael Scotto: The Atlanta Hawks are inserting Onyeka Okongwu into the starting lineup at center and moving Clint Capela to the bench. Okongwu has averaged 18.3 points on 60.6% shooting from the ...

BOSTON -- Dyson Daniels hit a short jumper in the lane with just over a minute left in overtime and Onyeka Okongwu made two free throws with 11 seconds left, lifting the Atlanta Hawks to a 119-115 ...

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 ...

Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu summed up the team’s attitude this season following its win over the Suns last Tuesday. Fear no one. “I just got to be aggressive,” Okongwu said last Tuesday.

Onyeka Okongwu is an American professional basketball player born on December 11, 2000, in Los Angeles, California. He plays as a center for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. Okongwu had a notable high ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Onyeka Okongwu posted a 20-20 double-double with 22 points and 21 rebounds with 10 coming on the offensive glass. The Suns (19-20 ...