Daniels logged 18 points (8-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and four steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 117-109 loss to the Cavaliers.
Daniels racked up a season-high four swipes, putting him up to 33 career regular-season games with at least four steals. The swingman had scored in single digits in five consecutive games to open the new year, but he's posted 18 points in back-to-back contests now. On the year, Daniels has averaged 9.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.6 steals in 32.0 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Well-rounded outing in win
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Daniels racked up 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and three steals over 38 minutes during Friday's 128-108 win over the Pacers.
Daniels delivered his best offensive performance of the season after scoring single-digit points in the team's first five regular-season games. With Trae Young (knee) sidelined, Daniels also stepped up as a distributor. The 22-year-old is a consistent producer on the defensive end and has racked up multiple steals in five of six regular-season games, and he could continue to see more opportunities on the offensive end if Young misses significant time.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Tallies four defensive stats
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Daniels finished with seven points (3-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists, one block and three steals across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 117-112 win over Brooklyn.
Daniels had arguably his best game of the season, despite shooting just 3-for-10 from the field. Production aside, perhaps the biggest takeaway was the fact that Trae Young suffered a knee injury, which could send him to the sideline for a period of time. The effect here could be that Daniels is tasked with doing a little more on the offensive end, boosting his potential for scoring and assists.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Tacks three steals in loss
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Daniels only scored two points (1-8 FG) but added seven rebounds, three steals and two assists across 34 minutes in Monday's 128-123 loss to Chicago.
Daniels hasn't eclipsed double digits in scoring to begin the season but has provided steady value on the defensive end, averaging 2.0 steals and 0.5 blocks. His efficiency from the field and the free-throw line is jarring (32.0 percent from the field, 50.0 percent from the free-throw line). In order for Daniels to be considered a top fantasy option that he was thought to be prior to the season, he has to improve in those areas.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Improved performance Friday
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Daniels totaled six points (3-7 FG, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 32 minutes during Friday's 111-107 victory over Orlando.
Coming off a dud to begin the season, Daniels looked more like himself Friday, tallying three combined steals and blocks. He dealt with foul issues for much of the season opener, limiting his playing time. However, he was back to 32 minutes in the win, more in line with what managers should expect to see on a nightly basis moving forward.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Quiet in blowout defeat
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Daniels totaled four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 138-118 loss to the Raptors.
It was a relatively disappointing season debut for Daniels, who got into foul trouble with five infractions. The lopsided score also didn't help keep him on the floor, either. Daniels will likely end up settling in as a complementary scorer alongside Trae Young, Jalen Johnson and Kristaps Porzingis. However, Daniels still projects as an elite source of steals for fantasy managers.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Netting four-year extension
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Daniels (rest) agreed to a four-year, $100 million rookie contract extension with the Hawks on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Daniels is coming off a breakout year in 2024-25, a campaign in which he was named the NBA's Most Improved Player of the Year. The swingman also made first-team All-Defense, leading the league with 3.0 steals per game over 76 regular-season appearances. Daniels will once again be tasked with supplying disruptive defense for the Hawks on a nightly basis in 2025-26 and beyond.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Won't play Thursday
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Daniels (rest) will not suit up for Thursday's preseason finale against the Rockets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Daniels will sit out Atlanta's final exhibition game, but he'll be fine for Opening Night on October 22. It'll be interesting to see if he can replicate the 3.0 steals per game he averaged last season, and if he can, he'll have no trouble flirting with top-15 value.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Fills up box score
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Daniels finished Tuesday's 120-95 Play-In Game loss to the Magic with seven points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, seven assists and two blocks in 35 minutes.
Daniels wasn't able to record a steal after leading the league in that category during the regular season, but he was still a factor on the defensive side of the floor with two swats and a team-high 12 boards. The Hawks will need Daniels' defensive prowess in Friday's game to determine the eighth seed of the Eastern Conference, with Atlanta hosting the winner of Wednesday's Play-In Game between Chicago and Miami.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Could sit out against Orlando
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Daniels is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Magic due to rest purposes.
Daniels could sit out Sunday's regular-season finale due to Atlanta already being locked into the Play-In Tournament. If Daniels is downgraded to out, Vit Krejci, Terance Mann and Garrison Mathews are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Elite thievery again Thursday
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Daniels racked up 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, nine assists and three steals over 28 minutes during Thursday's 133-109 win over the Nets.
Daniels continued his breakout season, falling agonizingly short of his first triple-double. His three steals took him to 226 for the season, the most recorded by any player this century. Despite what has been a somewhat disappointing season for the Hawks, their future is bright. They have an intriguing young core featuring Trae Young, Onyeka Okongwu, Jalen Johnson, Zaccharie Risacher, and of course, Daniels.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Sets franchise steals mark
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Daniels ended with 22 points (10-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and five steals over 34 minutes during Sunday's 145-124 victory over Milwaukee.
With five more steals Sunday, the third-year guard didn't just pad his NBA-leading total to 213 -- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sits a distant second with 124. Daniels also set a new Hawks franchise record in the category, breaking Mookie Blaylock's mark of 212 set in 1993-94 (and which Blaylock tied exactly in two of the next three seasons.) Daniels has recorded multiple pilfers in 11 straight games, a stretch in which he's averaging 14.3 points, 7.0 boards, 5.7 assists, 3.6 steals and 1.0 threes while shooting 50.4 percent from the floor.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Comes close to triple-double
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Daniels contributed 19 points (7-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, 10 assists and four steals over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 121-114 loss to Houston.
Daniels finished just two boards shy of a triple-double, and as has been the trend all season long, he also made his presence felt on the defensive end with his elite hands and instincts. This was Daniels' ninth consecutive game with multiple swipes, but he's doing more than just contributing defensively of late. Over that nine-game stretch, Daniels is averaging 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 3.7 steals per contest.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Stuffs stat sheet in loss
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Daniels finished with 19 points (7-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 assists, eight rebounds and four steals across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 121-114 loss to Houston.
Daniels recorded his eighth double-double on the season while tying his season- and career-high mark in assists. Additionally, Daniels sank three three-pointers for just the fourth time on the season, and he has now made multiple triples in 21 of his 67 regular-season appearances. The defensive-minded guard led the Hawks with a game-high mark in steals, and he has recorded multiple swipes in nine consecutive contests.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Active on both ends in win
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Daniels had 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 11 rebounds, six assists and three steals in 35 minutes during Saturday's 124-115 victory over Golden State.
Daniels recorded his first double-double since Feb. 24, but the impact he makes on both ends of the court goes beyond what he can do in that category. He's scored in double digits in all but one of his 15 games since the All-Star break and is averaging a robust line of 14.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.3 assists and an impressive 3.2 steals per game over that stretch. He's leading the league in steals by a wide margin and has recorded multiple swipes 14 times over that 15-game stretch.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Stuffs stat sheet in victory
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Daniels contributed 22 points (10-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, three steals and one block over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 134-102 win over the Hornets.
Daniels stuffed the stat sheet in the blowout win, recording his fourth outing on the season with at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists. Additionally, the defensive-minded shooting guard notched two-plus steals for a sixth consecutive contest, marking his 49th game on the season with multiple swipes. Daniels delivered an extremely efficient performance against Charlotte, though over his last three outings entering Tuesday, he had shot only 35.1 percent from the field.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Nears double-double in loss
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Daniels had 16 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 127-121 loss to Milwaukee.
Daniels stuffed the stat sheet Tuesday, finishing one rebound shy of his seventh double-double through 57 regular-season appearances. The defensive-minded guard also racked up two or more steals for the ninth consecutive contest, marking his 43rd outing on the season with multiple swipes. Daniels has been extremely efficient over his last six appearances, during which he has shot 58.6 percent from the field and 54.5 percent from three-point range on 1.8 attempts per game.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Nears double-double in win
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Daniels registered 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and three steals in 33 minutes during Monday's 132-130 win over the Grizzlies.
Daniels came three assists shy of recording his seventh double-double of the season in a thrilling win Monday against Memphis. The 21-year-old guard is having a breakout season with Atlanta, averaging career-high numbers in points (13.9), rebounds (5.6), assists (4.0) and steals (3.0) per game.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Strong two-way showing in loss
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Daniels supplied 18 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 131-109 loss to Miami.
The Hawks suffered a 22-point loss in this matchup, but Daniels was one of the few Atlanta players who finished with a decent stat line, mainly due to his two-way contributions outside of his effective shooting. Despite not being known as a scorer, Daniels has posted double-digit points in each of his games in February, averaging 16.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 3.0 steals per game since the beginning of the month.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Nears double-double in loss
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Daniels notched 10 points (3-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and three steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 114-108 loss to the Magic.
Daniels nearly recorded his fifth double-double of the season while stuffing the stat sheet Thursday. The 21-year-old reached double-digit points for the eighth consecutive contest. However, he struggled from the field against Orlando and failed to hit a three-pointer for the third time across his last four outings. Daniels did tie the game-high mark in steals, and he has logged 29 outings with at least three swipes through 51 regular-season appearances.
