When the Atlanta Hawks swung a draft night deal with the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2025 NBA Draft, most of the headlines focused on the future first-round pick the team secured. The Hawks moved down ten spots, picked up an unprotected 2026 first-rounder that could be very valuable, and still selected Georgia forward Asa Newell with the No. 23 overall pick. At the time, the move was praised for its prudence, but few expected Newell to be more than a developmental piece early in his career.

Newell, a versatile 6-foot-9 forward, has quickly established himself as one of the most intriguing young prospects from this draft class. His Summer League performances were nothing short of sensational, showing flashes of two-way brilliance that turned heads across the league. In four games, Newe

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