Newell (rest) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's Summer League game against the Spurs, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.
Newell sat out Tuesday's Salt Lake City Summer League contest against the Grizzlies for rest purposes, but he's set to return to the floor in Las Vegas on Thursday. The 2025 first-rounder is contending for a rotation spot ahead of the 2026-27 season.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Scores 15 points in win
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Newell scored 15 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT) with five rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 23 minutes of Thursday's 93-66 Summer League win over the Spurs.
Newell sat out Tuesday's Salt Lake City Summer League contest against the Grizzlies for rest purposes, but he was back with the starters for his Vegas debut. The second-year forward is looking to carve out a rotation role in Atlanta after being a fringe rotation player in 2025-26.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Resting Tuesday
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Newell (rest) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Salt Lake City Summer League game against the Grizzlies, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Newell will sit out the second half of this back-to-back set. His next opportunity to suit up will come Thursday in the Hawks' Las Vegas Summer League opener against the Spurs.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Scoreless in seven minutes
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Newell had no counting stats across seven minutes during Thursday's 140-89 loss to the Knicks in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Newell made a rare appearance in garbage time in this lopsided defeat. The rookie first-round pick wasn't given many opportunities at the NBA level in 2025-26. He made 44 regular-season appearances and averaged 5.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 11.4 minutes per contest, but he did shoot 53.8 percent from the field.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Returns to bench
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Newell will come off the bench for Game 1 against the Knicks on Saturday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
With the Hawks resting multiple players, Newell had 17 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one block in 39 minutes during the regular-season finale. However, he'll likely be used sparingly in the postseason.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Double-doubles in loss
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Newell provided 17 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one block in 39 minutes during Sunday's 143-117 loss to the Heat.
Newell impressed in his second career start, matching his career high in points while pulling down a career-best 11 rebounds. It was just the second double-double of his career, and his second-best offensive rebounding effort of the season.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Drawing start Sunday
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Newell will start Sunday's game against the Heat, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
With all of the Hawks' starters resting, Newell will make his second career start during the regular-season finale. In his first start, he posted two points (1-5 FG), four rebounds and an assist in 25 minutes during a 138-116 loss in Minnesota.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Available for NBA club
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Newell has been recalled from the G League and will be available for the Hawks' game against Sacramento on Saturday.
Newell rejoins the Hawks after a brief G League stint. With Jonathan Kuminga (knee) and Onyeka Okongwu (finger) out, and with Jock Landale (shoulder) questionable, Newell could be part of the rotation Saturday night. The rookie big man hasn't appeared in an NBA game since Feb. 26.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Recalled by Atlanta
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Newell was recalled to the Hawks from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Monday.
Newell will return to the NBA club after presumably logging a few practices with College Park. He's appeared in one game for Atlanta since Feb. 11 but should be available if needed Monday night against Orlando.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Recalled to NBA
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Newell was recalled to the Hawks from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Thursday.
The move is a possible signal that Atlanta is bracing for Jonathan Kuminga (knee) to be unavailable for Thursday's tilt versus the Nets. Newell has averaged 5.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 11.1 minutes per contest through 40 NBA games this season.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Recalled from G League
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The Hawks recalled Newell from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Thursday.
With Jalen Johnson (hip) out for Thursday's game against the Wizards, Newell has been summoned to offer Atlanta some emergency depth. Newell would likely need Zaccharie Risacher (hip) to be sidelined as well in order to play meaningful minutes.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Not starting Wednesday
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Newell won't start Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
Jalen Johnson will return from a one-game absence due to knee inflammation, pushing Newell back to the second unit. Over three appearances off the bench so far this month, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 7.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 13.7 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Slated to start Monday
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Newell is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
With Jalen Johnson (knee) inactive, Newell will slide into the starting five Monday, marking the rookie's first career start. The Georgia product has appeared in three of the Hawks' past four games, averaging 6.8 points and 3.3 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per contest.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Rejoins parent club
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Atlanta recalled Newell from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Thursday.
Newell hasn't appeared in any of the Hawks' last four games while seeing most of his playing time in the G League of late, but he could re-enter the rotation Thursday against the Rockets while Atlanta is without Onyeka Okongwu (dental fracture) and Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles). The Hawks will likely prioritize Mouhamed Gueye and Christian Koloko in the frontcourt ahead of Newell, though all three players could end up seeing major minutes Thursday if Jalen Johnson (calf) -- who is listed as questionable -- joins Okongwu and Porzingis on the sideline.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Back in G League
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The Hawks assigned Newell to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Sunday.
Newell has been a healthy DNP in each of the Hawks' last two games, so he'll head to the G League to get more reps. He has appeared in five games for College Park this season and has averaged 20.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.2 threes, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks over 29.3 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Rejoins parent club
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Atlanta recalled Newell from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Thursday.
Newell will make his way back to Atlanta after he turned in a 29-point, 12-rebound, seven-assist performance for College Park in a 121-115 loss to the Maine Celtics on Wednesday. Prior to heading to the G League, Newell had appeared in both of the Hawks' prior two games, playing 21 total minutes. With Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) and Zaccharie Risascher (knee) set to remain out for Friday's game against the Suns, Newell could hold down a small role in the rotation.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Assigned to G League
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Atlanta assigned Newell to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Tuesday.
Newell was recalled for Monday's contest against Milwaukee, recording six points, a steal and a block across 12 minutes. He is now on his way back to College Park, where he is averaging 18.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.5 blocks and 2.0 threes across 27.7 minutes in four G League appearances.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Returns from G League
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Atlanta recalled Newell from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Monday.
Newell will be back with the parent club ahead of Monday's game against the Bucks but could find himself outside of the rotation. At the same time, Mouhamed Gueye has emerged as head coach Quin Snyder's preferred backup big man in the continued absence of Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles). The rookie first-round pick was able to get in some extended run in the G League on Sunday, finishing with 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes in the Skyhawks' 112-103 loss to the Maine Celtics.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Available Tuesday
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Newell (quadriceps) is available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.
The 20-year-old big man has logged single-digit minutes in three of his last four games, so he's unlikely to see enough playing time to warrant streaming consideration.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Iffy to face LAL
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Newell (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Newell sustained a right quadriceps contusion in the second quarter of Sunday's win over the Warriors and was unable to return. Now, he's in jeopardy of missing Tuesday's contest. If the rookie first-rounder is ultimately ruled out, Mouhamed Gueye could see a slight bump in minutes.
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