Height
6'10"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
20
College
Georgia
Experience
0 yrs
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 40 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 53.7% | 39.1% | 56.0% |
| 2025-26 | | 40 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs CLE | W 124-102 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 | -8 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$10.2M
Guaranteed
$6.6M
AAV
$3.2M/yr
Performance Analysis
Asa Newell earns a D+ Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA power forwards this season. Through 40 games, Asa is contributing 5.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game in his role. Asa's strongest area is FG% at 53.7, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.5 (power forward median: 4.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Asa ranks 62nd. At 20, Asa is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Atlanta Hawks.
Current Sentiment
The media narrative around Asa Newell has turned decidedly sour, with Atlanta's front office signaling through back-channel reporting that the young power forward may not factor into their long-term plans. Trade speculation has dominated coverage of the 22-year-old, creating an uncomfortable cloud over a player who entered the league with modest expectations but now faces questions about his NBA viability altogether. His underwhelming statistical profile—posting a career PER of just 13.6—has given credence to the skeptical takes from beat reporters and analysts who view him as a replacement-level talent on a team-friendly deal that should make him more valuable than he appears. The concerning disconnect between his draft pedigree and on-court impact has created a perception problem that extends beyond just numbers, with whispers about effort and basketball IQ filtering through league circles. For Newell to flip this narrative, he'd need to show dramatic improvement in his efficiency and defensive awareness while carving out a clear rotational role, but right now the public sentiment suggests Atlanta has already moved on mentally from their former developmental prospect.
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