Asa Newell will be thrown head-first into the fire of title contention this season. If he can deliver when called upon under an injury-prone frontcourt, award committees will have no other choice than to give him the credit he deserves in April.
The Hawks got phenomenal value in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Not only was Atlanta able to trade back with New Orleans from pick 13 to pick 23 to acquire what could very well end up becoming a top pick in the 2026 draft, but they were able to capitalize on their newly acquired 23rd pick in the best way possible.