Hawks Exercise Newell's $3.56M 2027-28 Option

The Atlanta Hawks exercised forward Asa Newell’s third-year rookie-scale option for the 2027-28 season, keeping him under team control through that year at a reported salary of about $3.56 million. The move was widely viewed as an inexpensive, low-risk decision that gives the 21-year-old more time to develop, rather than a sign of an expanded role. Newell has seen limited NBA minutes, but recently scored 13 points with four rebounds in a game against New Orleans; he has also produced stronger numbers in the G League. His place in Atlanta’s rotation remains uncertain as the team weighs its options among several young frontcourt players.