Asa Newell News, Rumors, Updates - Atlanta Hawks

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

Available Tuesday Newell (quadriceps) is available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Impact Newell is available to play through a right quadriceps bruise Tuesday. 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.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to face LAL Newell (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return Sunday Newell (quadriceps) did not return to the Hawks' 124-111 win over the Warriors on Sunday. He finished with one rebound and one block over four minutes while missing his lone three-...

Impact Newell came out of the game during the second quarter and was not cleared by medical staff to return. He'll undergo further tests to determine the severity of his injury, but it puts the rookie first-rounder in jeopardy of missing Tuesday's road game against the Lakers. Mouhamed Gueye and Corey Kispert would both likely see a slight uptick in minutes if Newell misses time.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with quad injury Newell is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Warriors due to a right quadriceps contusion.

Impact Newell checked out at the 4:16 mark of the second quarter, logging one rebound and one block over four minutes prior to his exit. Mouhamed Gueye and Corey Kispert could both see a slight uptick in minutes off the bench for as long as Newell is out of the game.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nine points in 11 minutes Newell finished Friday's 110-87 victory over the Nuggets with nine points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one block across 11 minutes.

Impact Newell remained in the rotation, largely due to the fact that Atlanta was without a number of key pieces. While he has flashed some interesting upside this season, Newell's role is typically that of a depth piece. In 29 appearances, he has averaged 5.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in 10.9 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Asa Newell is the modern NBA prototype and the kind of rookie every team wants. Versatile, athletic, and a real shooter with flashes on both ends. Newell fits at the four now and has upside to grow into more.

JANUARY 3 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Asa Newell is undoubtedly the steal of the 2025 NBA Draft When Atlanta native Asa Newell suited up for his hometown team on October 24th, Fans knew he was talented coming out of UGA, but the former...

JANUARY 2 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Encouraging performance Newell recorded seven points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 126-102 victory over the Timberwolves.

Impact Newell continues to flash some upside on both ends of the floor, flirting with his first career double-double. It appears as though Newell is now ahead of Mouhamed Gueye in the rotation, having played at least 16 minutes in four of the past five games. While he isn't someone we need to consider in standard leagues, he is a name to watch, especially if the injuries befall the roster at some point.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely Hawks frontcourt duo gives fans optimism despite losing streak Onyeka Okongwu and Asa Newell put on a shooting clinic against the Knicks, giving Hawks fans hope moving forward.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

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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