Onyeka Okongwu Injury Status Update for April 12th, 2026
Onyeka Okongwu of the Hawks has been ruled out and will not play today. Onyeka was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 8th game Onyeka has missed this season.
Onyeka Okongwu Season Averages
Onyeka's absence leaves a significant hole in the Hawks rotation. Across 74 games this season, he's averaging 15.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game while playing 31.0 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.0 | 15.2 | 7.6 | 3.1 | 11.6 |
Hawks Performance With & Without Onyeka Okongwu
The numbers tell a clear story about Onyeka's value to the Hawks. With Onyeka in the lineup this season, the team is 40-33. Without him, they've gone 5-2. The Hawks's net rating is 2.3 points better per 100 possessions when Onyeka plays, which is a substantial gap.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 40-33 | 5-2 | — |
| Off Rating | 115.0 | 114.8 | -0.2 |
| Def Rating | 112.9 | 110.3 | -2.6 |
| Net Rating | 2.1 | 4.4 | +2.3 |
| PPG | 118.6 | 116.1 | -2.5 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Onyeka Okongwu?
When Onyeka sits, other Hawks players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Jock Landale, Jalen Johnson and Mouhamed Gueye stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Onyeka has been out this season, Jock Landale has averaged 14.7 more points per game, 6.1 additional field goal attempts, 14.8 extra minutes, 8.6 more rebounds and 3.0 more assists.
PPG: +14.7 | FGA: +6.1 | MPG: +14.8 | RPG: +8.6 | APG: +3.0
When Onyeka has been out this season, Jalen Johnson has averaged 3.6 additional field goal attempts and 2.3 more assists.
FGA: +3.6 | APG: +2.3
When Onyeka has been out this season, Mouhamed Gueye has averaged 10.3 extra minutes and 2.5 more rebounds.
MPG: +10.3 | RPG: +2.5
Full Injury Report — Onyeka Okongwu's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Hawks @ Heat - April 12, 2026 Atlanta Hawks: Onyeka Okongwu (Out) Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Out) Jonathan Kuminga (Out) CJ McCollum (Out) Dyson Daniels (Out) Jalen Johnson (Out) Miami Heat: Norman Powell (Questionable)
We'll continue to monitor Onyeka's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Hawks.