Asa Newell News: 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.
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.
