Asa Newell News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

Scoreless in seven minutes 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.

Impact 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.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Newell will come off the bench for Game 1 against the Knicks on Saturday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Newell had 17 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one block in 39 minutes of the season finale with the Hawks resting multiple players. He'll likely be used sparingly in the postseason, however.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in loss 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.

Impact 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, with four offensive boards.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Heat run away in second half, tune up for play-in by beating Hawks 143-117

Jaime Jaquez Jr. capped his sixth-man award candidacy by scoring 26 points off the bench, Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell each scored 25 and the Miami Heat tuned up for the play-in t...

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Drawing start Sunday Newell will start Sunday's game against the Heat, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Available for NBA club Newell has been recalled from the G League and will be available for the Hawks' game against Sacramento on Saturday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Atlanta Newell was recalled to the Hawks from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Monday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA Newell was recalled to the Hawks from the College Park Skyhawks on Thursday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from G League The Hawks recalled Newell from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Thursday.

Impact With Jalen Johnson (hip) out for Thursday's game against the Wizards, Newell is 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.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Newell won't start Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Monday Newell is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant reveals the moment Asa Newell earned his respect Asa Newell earned the respect of future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant in a funny yet telling in-game sequence.

FEBRUARY 7 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Durant scores 31 points as Rockets dominate second half and roll past short-handed Hawks 104-86

Kevin Durant scored 31 points and the Houston Rockets beat short-handed Atlanta 104-86 to end the Hawks’ four-game winning streak

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Onyeka Okongwu has a dental fracture after elbow to the face and will miss Hawks' game vs. Rockets

Onyeka Okongwu is recovering from a dental fracture that he suffered when he was elbowed in the mouth in Atlanta’s last game

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Recalled to Atlanta Atlanta recalled Newell from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Thursday.

Impact Newell, who has been a standout at the G League level, is being recalled to provide emergency depth for the Hawks ahead of their Thursday night game against Houston with several players out injured.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Asa Newell embarks on the journey that forged Jalen Johnson into a superstar Jalen Johnson recently described his G League stint as "the best thing that has ever happened to me." Asa Newell is currently in the midst o...

JANUARY 28 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Young Hawks seek to prove their value in G League cakewalk Zaccharie Risacher and Asa Newell have a prime opportunity to regain their confidence after being assigned to the College Park Skyhawks.

JANUARY 25 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Back in G League The Hawks assigned Newell to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Sunday.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

It took just one game for Asa Newell to prove he's too good for the G League Asa Newell instantly proved he belongs in the NBA after a one-game G League stint.

JANUARY 23 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Recalled to NBA Atlanta recalled Newell from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Thursday, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Impact Newell has slowly been incorporated into Atlanta's lineup, and could see pretty significant minutes while the team deals with the absences of Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) and Zaccharie Risacher (knee). The rookie is averaging 8.0 points, 1.0 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks across 10.5 minutes in his last two NBA appearances.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks send Asa Newell a message he can no longer ignore Asa Newell is being sent down to the G League while two players are being promoted (and this could be a long-term move).

JANUARY 20 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Assigned to G League Atlanta assigned Newell to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Tuesday.

Impact Newell was recalled for Monday's contest against Milwaukee, where he recorded 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.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from G League Atlanta recalled Newell from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Monday.

Impact Newell will be back with the parent club ahead of Monday's game against the Bucks but could find himself outside of the rotation while 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.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Asa Newell's Mavericks connection may bring his Hawks tenure to an early end Thanks to his connection at Montverde Academy with Cooper Flagg, Asa Newell may well be the final asset in a deal for star big man Anthony D...

JANUARY 17 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

It sure looks like the Hawks drafted the right Jalen Johnson partner twice in a row The Atlanta Hawks nailed their past two draft picks, Zaccharie Risacher and Asa Newell.

JANUARY 15 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

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Heat run away in second half, tune up for play-in by beating Hawks 143-117

Durant scores 31 points as Rockets dominate second half and roll past short-handed Hawks 104-86

Onyeka Okongwu has a dental fracture after elbow to the face and will miss Hawks' game vs. Rockets