The Atlanta Hawks say forward Jalen Johnson (ankle) has a Grade 2 lateral right ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, while center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) has undergone a non-surgical procedure to address ongoing inflammation in his left big toe and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. Unless the Hawks go on an unlikely deep playoff run, the timetables effectively rule out the two players for the remainder of the season. Their absences leave significant voids in Atlanta's frontcourt going forward, with Clint Capela having to dominate minutes down low and Bruno Fernando playing the backup center role in Okongwu's stead. Over 18 games without Johnson this season, De'Andre Hunter is putting up 16.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.7 steals, and 2.3 three-pointers per contest and has hit double digits in scoring during each outing.

The Atlanta Hawks announced on Monday that center Onyeka Okongwu (toe), following a period of unloading, has resumed individual basketball activities and will be re-evaluated in seven to 10 days. The timetable effectively rules out Okongwu for the remainder of most managers' fantasy seasons, meaning the 23-year-old big man can be dropped across virtually all formats. For leagues that still run through Week 24, Okongwu's earliest possible return date from his sprained left big toe would be April 9 against the Miami Heat. In his stead, Bruno Fernando has assumed backup center duties but hasn't done enough to warrant rostership during the fantasy postseason. Clint Capela, on the other hand, has reached double scoring figures in 12 straight games and submitted 10 double-doubles over this stretch. He'll be an excellent source of blocks, boards, and field-goal percentage the rest of the way.

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) will be out of the lineup for a sixth consecutive game on Monday versus the Bulls. The talented big man has been limited to just two appearances since Feb. 12 due to a toe injury. Bruno Fernando will continue to roll as Clint Capela's backup. Centers typically get an even workload in Atlanta, and the pair will have a decent matchup on Monday. Chicago's defensive numbers are mediocre across the board, including against opposing bigs. Centers average 22.1 points and 14.6 rebounds per 48 minutes against them, shooting 56.7 percent from the floor.

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) won't play on Saturday versus the Bucks. He's been battling a toe sprain and recently missed a month. Although the 23-year-old returned for a few games, he'll now be sidelined for a fifth consecutive contest. Jalen Johnson (ankle) has a chance to return against Milwaukee, which could help lessen the blow. At the same time, Bruno Fernando, coming off a 6-point, four-rebound effort, has value for DFS managers who don't mind taking a chance.

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Boston Celtics. Sidelined for a fourth straight game with a sprained left big toe, the 23-year-old paint presence looks to return in Saturday's matchup versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Starting center Clint Capela has posted three consecutive double-doubles in Okongwu's absence, while backup big man Bruno Fernando has received more run from Atlanta's second unit. Fernando is averaging 15.0 points on 76.0% shooting from the field, 6.0 boards, and 2.0 combined steals plus blocks in 21.9 minutes over his last three outings for the 33-39 Hawks, but he'll take on a Celtics team allowing the third-fewest FanDuel points to opposing centers.

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) has already been ruled out for their game against the Boston Celtics on Monday. Okongwu wasn't able to play in their last game either which ended up being a 41-point blowout against the Charlotte Hornets. Unfortunately, the 23-year-old has watched from the sidelines more often than he's played over the last month or so. While he's out, Clint Capela should remain in the starting five while Bruno Fernando plays cleanup duty coming off of the bench. Both big men have been solid streaming options for rebounds, efficiency, and blocks.

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) will sit out Saturday's game against Charlotte. The team listed Okongwu as doubtful on the initial injury report, so he was always likely to miss the game. With Okongwu sidelined, Bruno Fernando is set to fill the minutes behind starting center Clint Capela. It's a wonderful matchup for Atlanta's big men, as Charlotte gives up the third-most points in the league to centers, and only Washington has allowed more rebounds to the position.

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) is unlikely to suit up against the Hornets. He recently sat out a month because of a big toe injury. However, Okongwu has appeared in Atlanta's previous two games and logged nearly 20 minutes per contest. Yet, the 23-year-old is expected to get the night off to take a breather before potentially returning on Monday night versus Boston. The Hawks' injury report is loaded, so Bruno Fernando and De'Andre Hunter could be productive enough to make a difference for DFS participants.

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) will play on Monday against the Lakers. The 23-year-old missed over a month because of a big toe issue. However, the Hawks are glad to get him back, considering the team is holding on to the final Play-In spot in the Eastern Conference. Before going down with the injury, the 23-year-old had averaged a career-high 10.2 points with 7.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocks. While there's a chance Okongwu could see limited action in his first game back after a lengthy layoff, his presence means Bruno Fernando will have trouble getting minutes.

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) has ditched the walking boot and will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days. He will miss a ninth consecutive game on Friday versus the Grizzlies, but it looks like Okongwu could be good to go this time next week. Bruno Fernando has stepped into Okongwu's role as the backup center and will have fantasy value for at least three more games. The big man from Angola recorded his second game of the season with double-digit rebounds on Wednesday versus Cleveland and has racked up six blocks over the last three games. His defense will certainly be needed again in Friday's touch matchup against Jaren Jackson Jr.

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) is now in a walking boot. The 2020 No. 6 overall pick has missed the last two games because of a sprained left toe. He'll be re-evaluated in the next two weeks to see where he's at in the recovery process. However, fantasy managers shouldn't expect to see him on the floor anytime in the near future. It's a tough blow for Okongwu, who has averaged a career-high 10.2 points with 7.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocks this season. But until he returns to the lineup, Clint Capela should continue to hold things down underneath the basket. Additionally, De'Andre Hunter, amassing 21.5 points per game without Okongwu active during the 2023-24 campaign, may continue to see an uptick in fantasy production.

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder said on Thursday that center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) will be sidelined for the foreseeable future, ruling him out for Friday's game versus the Toronto Raptors. A sprained left big toe will keep Okongwu on the shelf on Friday, and the 23-year-old rim protector should be deemed out indefinitely. Reinforcements down low are on the way for the Hawks, however, as Clint Capela (adductor) will be active against the Raptors.

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) won't play on Wednesday against Charlotte. He was injured in Monday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls, with an MRI revealing a sprained left big toe. As a result, the 23-year-old is predicted to miss at least 7-10 days. It's a tough blow for Atlanta, considering Okongwu had been filling in for Clint Capela (adductor). Not only that, he's averaged 16.1 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in eight starts. Nonetheless, the Hawks will likely run smaller lineups to make up for their lack of size. Fortunately, the All-Star break is on the horizon, giving both men time to recover. But Bruno Fernando could get extra work until either man is ready to play, making him a practical streaming option in any fantasy format.

The Atlanta Hawks did not include center Onyeka Okongwu (illness) on their injury report for Wednesday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, meaning he is good to go for a return from a one-game respite with an illness. Okongwu remains a darling in fantasy hoops for his ability to rack up blocks and boards when given the opportunity, but his ceiling is limited in Atlanta's second unit behind starter Clint Capela. Since Capela seems to always find his name swirling in trade rumors around the annual February deadline, Okongwu remains a forward-thinking hold with massive contingency upside if anything were to happen to Capela. The former No. 6 overall pick is still managing 9.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 0.9 swats in 24.5 minutes per night, and he should return to the bench on Wednesday as the 13-19 Hawks' backup big man.

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (illness) is out on Sunday versus the Wizards. He was listed as doubtful, so his absence against Washington isn't a surprise by any means. At any rate, Clint Capela will likely handle more minutes underneath the basket. But Bruno Fernando could get involved, although he's a shaky fantasy option in any format.

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu has agreed to a lengthy extension with the organization on Monday. The two sides have agreed to a four-year, $62 million extension. This goes to show how much the Hawks value their former sixth overall pick from the 2020 draft. The expectation is that Okongwu will eventually take over as the starting center in Atlanta. For now, he'll have to settle as the backup with Clint Capela as the starter. Despite that, Okongwu should still remain fantasy relevant considering he's averaged over 20 minutes per game over each of the last two seasons.

According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo.com, the Hawks are receiving calls on center Onyeka Okongwu. The 22-year-old, who is extension eligible this Summer, has averaged 7.9 points and 5.9 rebounds since entering the league. However, he averaged 10.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks in 18 starts last season. Okongwu has plenty of untapped potential, although fantasy managers may not capitalize on his worth as a player until he gets consistent minutes.

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu came off of the bench on Tuesday and matched his career-high in points while only getting 20 minutes of playing time. The 22-year-old posted 21 points, nine rebounds, and three blocks while shooting a perfect 5-for-5 and 11-for-12 from the charity stripe. While Clint Capela still turned in a decent game, Okongwu made his case to be the starter next season. Okongwu is already out-performing his ADP by 51 spots, so he should be quite valuable, especially in dynasty leagues.

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (hamstring) is available to play Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Okongwu missed one game due to hamstring soreness but will return to his normal bench role on Wednesday. Okongwu figures to split the center minutes with Clint Capela while Jalen Johnson and AJ Griffin should see a slight decrease in minutes.

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's game against OKC. The 22-year-old didn't suit up for Monday's contest in Chicago because of hamstring tightness, allowing Clint Capela to go for 16 points, 12 rebounds, two blocks, and two steals in 36 minutes of work. That said, with Capela healthy, he'll likely remain the top option in the middle versus the Thunder, so Okongwu's fantasy potential is limited, even if he's good to go.