Newell notched 18 points (7-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 11 rebounds and one block across 26 minutes in Sunday's 98-80 Summer League win over the Suns.
The No. 23 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Newell delivered an efficient performance en route to game-high marks in points, three-pointers and rebounds. Through two Summer League appearances, Newell has averaged 13.0 points and 9.5 rebounds across 26.0 minutes per game. The Georgia standout averaged 15.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals across 29.0 minutes per game in 33 outings during his lone collegiate season.
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Hawks' Jacob Toppin: Chips in 15 points in SL win
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Toppin racked up 15 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and one steal across 27 minutes in Sunday's 98-80 Summer League win over the Suns.
Toppin nearly recorded his second consecutive double-double, finishing as one of four Hawks players to score in double figures. Through two Summer League appearances, he has averaged 17.0 points and 9.0 rebounds while shooting 56.5 percent from the field in 27.0 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Josh Christopher: Won't play Sunday
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Christopher (undisclosed) won't play in Sunday's Summer League game against the Suns, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Christopher has yet to make his 2025 Summer League debut, and his next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Rockets. The 23-year-old guard spent the 2024-25 campaign with the Heat on a two-way pact, averaging 2.0 points across 4.9 minutes per game in 14 regular-season appearances.
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Hawks' Deivon Smith: Won't play Sunday
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Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League game against the Suns, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Smith continues to nurse a right ankle injury, which will keep him sidelined for a second straight game in the Summer League. The next chance for the St. John's product to make his debut in Las Vegas will be Monday against the Rockets.
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Hawks' Eli Ndiaye: Ruled out Sunday
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Ndiaye (wrist) has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League game against the Suns, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Ndiaye is dealing with a left wrist injury and will miss the first day of the club's back-to-back set. His next opportunity to suit up will come Monday against the Rockets. The 21-year-old big man came off the bench in Friday's win over Miami, contributing 12 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 21 minutes.
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Hawks' Lamont Butler: Remains out Sunday
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Butler (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League game against the Suns, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Butler has yet to make his Summer League debut in Las Vegas, as he continues to nurse an ankle injury. The next opportunity for him to play will be Monday against the Rockets.
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Hawks' Jacob Toppin: Double-doubles in win
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Toppin racked 19 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes during Friday's Summer League 105-98 win against the Heat.
Toppin got the job done on the glass Friday, as he ripped down a game-high 10 boards. Kobe Bufkin led the way in the scoring column with a game-high 29 points, while the two combined for 48 to lead Atlanta to its first win to get the Summer League underway in Las Vegas.
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Hawks' Kobe Bufkin: Erupts for 29 points in win
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Bufkin tallied 29 points (6-16 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 15-15 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one steal and two blocks across 26 minutes during Friday's Summer League 105-98 win against the Heat.
After undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery Jan. 7, Bufkin made his return to the floor Friday in a big way, scoring a game-high 29 points while going a perfect 15-for-15 from the free-throw line. The Michigan product appeared in only 10 games during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 5.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game while shooting 38.3 percent from the field.
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Hawks' Deivon Smith: Out Friday with lower leg injury
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Smith (lower leg) won't play in Friday's Summer League game against the Heat, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
The rookie guard is out of action due to a lower leg injury and is listed as day-to-day. His next chance to take the floor arrives Sunday against the Suns. With Smith sidelined, the Hawks will need to rely more heavily on Kobe Bufkin and Nikola Durisic in the backcourt.
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Hawks' Lamont Butler: Out with ankle injury
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Butler (ankle) won't play in Friday's Summer League game against the Heat, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
The severity of the ankle injury is unknown, but the rookie guard can be considered day-to-day for the time being. Butler's next opportunity to return comes Sunday against the Suns.
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Hawks' Nikola Durisic: Inks three-year deal with Hawks
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The Hawks signed Durisic to a three-year, $5.95 million contract Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Durisic was the No. 43 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, and he's set to be part of the NBA roster ahead of the 2025-26 season and is also participating in the Summer League this offseason. The 21-year-old forward has yet to make his debut with the Hawks, and he could have a hard time cracking Atlanta's rotation to open the new campaign. Durisic made 32 appearances with the G League's College Park Skyhawks in 2024-25, having averaged 10.5 points, 3.5 assists, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.8 steals in 22.8 minutes per game while shooting 37.9 percent from the field.
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Hawks' Jacob Toppin: Re-ups two-way deal
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Toppin signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Hawks on Thursday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Toppin finished out the 2024-25 campaign on a two-way deal with Atlanta, and he'll be back for 2025-26 on a fresh two-way contract. The Kentucky product spent the majority of his time in the G League with College Park, averaging 19.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.1 steals in eight appearances.
Bufkin, who underwent season-ending surgery Jan. 7 to address right shoulder instability, has been fully cleared for Summer League, Grant Afseth of RG.org reports.
Bufkin missed the final three months of the 2024-25 season. His rookie season was sabotaged by injuries as well, with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft having just 27 regular-season appearances under his belt with the Hawks. He's likely to be a featured player for the Hawks during the Summer League, although Afseth reports that he's expected to appear in only a few games before the team shuts him down. Bufkin has a real shot at carving out a rotation role this year.
The Rockets traded Roddy to the Hawks as part of a historic seven-team trade that became official Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Roddy started the 2024-25 campaign with the Hawks and was waived Feb. 3. He also had a short stint with the 76ers on a 10-day contract, which was converted to a two-way deal, only to be waived eight days later Feb. 28. The Colorado State product ultimately landed with the Rockets on a two-way contract March 3. He'll now get a fresh start back in Atlanta. The 23-year-old played a total of 33 games during the 2024-25 regular season and averaged 4.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game, shooting 45.6 percent from the field.
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