Onyeka Okongwu
January 2026
Okongwu suffered a dental fracture and lost at least one tooth after being elbowed in the mouth; he will miss at least the next game. Brown was called for a flagrant foul and said the contact was unintentional; Okongwu briefly returned to shoot a free throw before exiting, with Snyder confirming he will need dental work.
Onyeka Okongwu
January 2026
Okongwu suffered a dental fracture after being elbowed in the mouth and will miss at least the next game, despite returning briefly to take a foul shot. Brown was assessed a flagrant foul and said it was accidental; Snyder confirmed Okongwu took a heavy shot and will need dental work, with the Hawks managing him day to day.
Trae Young
January 2026
Reports say Trae Young is heading to Washington in a major trade, with CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert moving to Atlanta as both teams reshuffle early in 2026. Young and the Wizards’ incoming players were held out as reports emerged. Atlanta officials avoided details postgame. The move follows heavy trade chatter, with Young’s contract situation and Atlanta’s record without him adding context.