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Hawks’ failure to address critical weakness begs heavyweight frontcourt question

Atlanta Hawks centers Onyeka Okongwu and Jock Landale can't seem to find their shot from range this year, and it's costing them wins.

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 3:00 PM
Hawks’ failure to address critical weakness begs heavyweight frontcourt question
Key Things to Know
  • Ian Kearney argues frontcourt shooting slumps could prompt the Hawks to consider a lineup shakeup.
  • A 14-0 fourth-quarter run by the Houston Rockets handed Atlanta a painful double-header loss.
  • Onyeka Okongwu and Jock Landale struggled from three-point range during back-to-back defeats against Houston.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Ian Kearney argues that frontcourt shooting struggles from Onyeka Okongwu and Jock Landale are hampering the Atlanta Hawks. The piece highlights a recent loss to the Houston Rockets, where a late 14-0 Houston run led by Alperen Sengun sealed Atlanta's defeat after the Hawks failed to space the floor effectively.

Kearney notes that Okongwu shot 1-for-4 and Landale went 0-for-2 from three-point range. While acknowledging it is early, the writer suggests general manager Onsi Saleh could eventually alter the frontcourt if the duo cannot rediscover their shooting form.

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