Newell (rest) won't play in Sunday's Summer League game against the Celtics, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
The No. 23 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Newell will sit out the squad's final Summer League game. He appeared in four outings this summer, during which he averaged 13.5 points and 8.2 rebounds while shooting 51.3 percent from the field in 24.9 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Stays sharp in Summer League
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Newell registered 14 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-6 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks across 24 minutes during Thursday's 92-88 Summer League win over the Grizzlies.
Newell posted a solid shooting performance and contributed across the board, especially with his contributions on the defensive end. He's now put up 14 points in back-to-back Summer League performances and continues to prove that he belongs in Atlanta's rotation.
