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Poll: What do you think of the Hawks’ moves to acquire Porzingis and Newell?

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (left) shakes hands with Asa Newell after the former Georgia Bulldog was drafted 23rd overall by the New Orleans Pelicans during the first round of the NBA draft at the Barclays Center on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images/TNS)

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (left) shakes hands with Asa Newell after the former Georgia Bulldog was drafted 23rd overall by the New Orleans Pelicans during the first round of the NBA draft at the Barclays Center on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images/TNS)
June 26, 2025

The Hawks made a big move Wednesday night during the NBA draft to acquire former Georgia Bulldog Asa Newell. They traded down from No. 13 in the first round and picked up a first-round pick this year and one next year — and still were able to draft Newell at No. 23.

This came one day after the trade for Kristaps Porzingis of the Celtics.

Tell us what you think of the Hawks’ moves to bring in those players.

Asa Newell arrives for the first round of the NBA draft on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York. The Hawks made a big move Wednesday night to acquire the former Georgia Bulldog. (Adam Hunger/AP)

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Asa Newell arrives for the first round of the NBA draft on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York. The Hawks made a big move Wednesday night to acquire the former Georgia Bulldog. (Adam Hunger/AP)
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