Hawks without Ogongwu for 4 games, Bafkin closes season Thaisiambet 

Thaisiambet The Atlanta Hawks have been dealt a blow as reserve center Onyeka Okongwu will miss at least the next four games due to left knee inflammation, according to a team statement. Thaisiambet 

He has an appointment to follow up on his symptoms in about a week. 

The Hawks also added that guard Kobe Bafkin will miss the rest of the season to undergo surgery on a dislocated right shoulder, with the surgery scheduled for Jan. 7. 

For his performance, Okongwu is considered to be the best in his career this season, averaging 11.3 points and 6.6 rebounds, helping Clint Capela. Thaisiambet