The Hawks and Knicks are getting ready to battle in game two of the NBA playoffs and the big roster question for the Hawks coming into this game was around the status of starting center Onyeka Okongwu. After playing in game one of the series, Okongwu was listed as questionable coming into tonight's game due to right knee inflammation. With the game getting closer to start time, the Hawks have announced the playing status of Okongwu for tonight's game. He is available to play and should be expected to start tonight's game vs the Knicks. Update: Onyeka Okongwu is available to play tonight https://t.co/VmgJdz0ltP — Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) April 20, 2026 What does this mean? This is huge news for the Hawks. If Okongwu was unable to play, it would have put them in a big bind. They are already missing Jock Landale, their usual backup center, and they have Mo Gueye and Tony Bradley behind Okongwu.…