Onyeka Okongwu Injury Status Update for March 29th, 2026
The Hawks got some good news today — Onyeka Okongwu has been cleared and is officially available to play. Onyeka had previously been listed as Out, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Hawks.
Onyeka Okongwu Season Averages
The Hawks get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 68 games, Onyeka is averaging 15.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in 31.0 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.0 | 15.3 | 7.7 | 3.2 | 11.7 |
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 37-31. Without him, they've gone 4-2. The Hawks's net rating is 2.0 points better per 100 possessions when Onyeka plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (112.8 vs 114.8), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 37-31 | 4-2 | — |
| Off Rating | 114.8 | 112.8 | -2.0 |
| Def Rating | 113.4 | 109.3 | -4.1 |
| Net Rating | 1.4 | 3.5 | +2.0 |
| PPG | 118.5 | 115.0 | -3.5 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Onyeka Okongwu Back
With Onyeka back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Jock Landale, Mouhamed Gueye and Jalen Johnson are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Onyeka again.
PPG: -14.7 | FGA: -6.0 | MPG: -14.6 | RPG: -8.5 | APG: -3.0
MPG: -10.2 | RPG: -2.5
FGA: -3.4 | APG: -2.1
Onyeka Okongwu Betting Trends
With Onyeka returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Hawks have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Okongwu) Nickeil Alexander-Walker PTS OVER: 44-21 (+21.3u, 18.2 / -109 avg. line) Dyson Daniels REB OVER: 41-23 (+17.7u, 6.1 / -106 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Onyeka Okongwu's Game
Here's a look at the current injury report for key players around the league heading into tonight's action:
Celtics @ Hawks - March 30, 2026 Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown (Out) Nikola Vucevic (Out) Derrick White (Out)
Onyeka is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Hawks and the rest of the league.