Dyson Daniels Secures His Future with the Hawks: Million-Dollar Extension
Atlanta Hawks defensive guard Dyson Daniels has agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract extension with the franchise, according to his agent, Daniel Moldovan of Lighthouse Sports Management.
Daniels, recognized for his performance on the court, was awarded the NBA’s Most Improved Player. In addition, he was runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year, was included in the All-Defense first team, and finished the season with 229 steals, the most in a season since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season.
The official announcement of the signing was made on Monday, although the terms of the agreement were not revealed at that time.
Dyson Daniels, selected in the eighth position of the 2022 NBA draft, averaged 14.1 points (a significant increase from 5.8 in the 2023-24 season), 5.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 3.0 steals per game last season. He became the first player to average three steals 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, with his defensive focus, and star 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 the 2024 draft, Zaccharie Risacher, as cornerstones in the forward positions.
