Dyson Daniels Secures His Future with the Atlanta Hawks
The talented Atlanta Hawks defensive guard, Dyson Daniels, has finalized a four-year, $100 million contract extension with the franchise, according to his agent, Daniel Moldovan of Lighthouse Sports Management.
Daniels, recognized for his exceptional performance, was awarded the NBA’s Most Valuable Player and finished second for Defensive Player of the Year. In addition, he was selected for the All-Defense first team and finished last season with 229 steals, the highest figure in a season since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season.
Selected in the eighth position of the 2022 NBA draft, Daniels averaged 14.1 points (a significant increase from 5.8 in the 2023-24 season), 5.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 3 steals per game last season. He thus became the first player to average 3 steals per game since Alvin Robertson in the 1990-91 season.
The Hawks acquired Daniels and a first-round pick from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Dejounte Murray in July 2024. The combination of Daniels, known for his defensive focus, with the stellar point guard Trae Young has proven successful for Atlanta.
Daniels has established himself as a key player for the Hawks, who also have Jalen Johnson and the first pick of 2024, Zaccharie Risacher, as pillars on the wings.