The second year Hawks a great man Asa Newell will be reevaluated about two weeks after dislocating his left big toe in Wednesday’s win at Washington, the team announced today (via Twitter).
A retest in two weeks doesn’t mean Newell will be ready to return at that point. In fact, it’s more likely that its recovery schedule will continue beyond that date, as today’s press release states that another update “will be provided at this time.”
The Hawks play seven times over the next two weeks, including a Nov. 20 home game against Charlotte. This could be his reassessment date.
Newell, whose third year was an option is carried out Atlanta on Sunday, has played rotation minutes in recent games amid frontcourt injuries Jalen Johnson (left ankle sprain), Jock Landale (left hip strain), Muhammed Guye (left foot fracture) and Henri Veesaar (right ACL tear).
All-Star forward Johnson was initially questionable for Friday’s rematch against the Wizards, but was downgraded to suspension and will miss his third straight game. tweets Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks. Friday also marks Landale’s third successive absence while Geje and Veesaar recover from long-term injuries.
The 23rd overall pick in the 2025 draft, Newell averaged 3.6 points and 2.6 rebounds in 11.0 minutes per game in five games this season.
The Hawks also announced that the guard Keshawn Gilbertwho has a two-way contract, underwent a non-surgical procedure on Thursday to treat inflammation in his left knee. The former UNLV and Iowa State standout will be reevaluated in about six weeks, per team.