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, has proven to be a key player for the Hawks.
Last season, Daniels was awarded the NBA’s Most Improved Player. In addition, he finished second in the voting for Defensive Player of the Year, was included in the All-Defensive first team, and accumulated 229 steals, the most in a season since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season.
The Hawks announced the agreement on Monday, without revealing the specific terms of the contract.
Daniels, selected at number eight in 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 per game since Alvin Robertson in the 1990-91 season.
In July 2024, the Hawks acquired Daniels and a first-round pick from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Dejounte Murray. The combination of Daniels, known for his defensive approach, with the talented 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 cornerstones in the forward positions.
