Onyeka Okongwu News: Coming off bench Wednesday

Updated on October 22, 2025 at 5:37pm

Okongwu isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Toronto.

Okongwu started Atlanta's preseason finale while Jalen Johnson rested, but with Johnson available Wednesday, Okongwu will rejoin the reserves. The 24-year-old center will operate as the Hawks' secondary center, and could even share the floor with starting five Kristaps Porzingis at times.