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 performances coming off the bench,

Okongwu posted 19 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 12 boards, four assists, two steals and a block in 30 minutes of action during Thursday's 122-119 loss to the Raptors.

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

The promotion to the starting lineup was a reward for how well Onyeka Okongwu played recently and an opportunity to see what he could do as a starter, league sources told HoopsHype. With Clint

Onyeka Okongwu made his first start of the season, with Clint Capela coming off the bench. More at Hoops Rumors.

Capela will miss his first game of the season Thursday due to right knee soreness. Dominick Barlow will likely receive increased playing time as the backup center to Onyeka Okongwu in his absence. Capela's next chance to suit up is Saturday's rematch with Toronto.

Entering Monday, the Atlanta Hawks had won three games in a row. They were 8-4 in their last 12 games since December 23. With the team having played improved basketball for nearly the past month, a starting lineup change doesn’t normally need to happen.

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 athletici

Onyeka Okongwu made history off the bench for the Hawks in their win against the Suns with his first 20-20 game.

The Atlanta Hawks and the Chicago Bulls are getting ready to tip off in Chicago and both teams just announced their starting lineups. Hawks G- Keaton Wallace G

Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu summed up the team’s attitude this season following its win over the Suns last Tuesday. Fear no one.

Onyeka Okongwu has never suffered from a lack ... he hasn't been a definitively better option than stalwart starter Clint Capela for most of his Hawks tenure. His best season came in 2022-23 ...