Dyson Daniels Secures His Future with the Hawks: Million-Dollar Extension
The talented defensive guard for the Atlanta Hawks, Dyson Daniels, has reached an agreement for a four-year, $100 million contract extension with the franchise. The news was confirmed by Daniel Moldovan, Daniels’ agent, of Lighthouse Sports Management.
Daniels, who was awarded the NBA’s Most Improved Player, and was runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year, was included in the All-Defense first team and finished last season with 229 steals, the most in a season since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season.
Although the terms were not revealed in the Hawks’ official announcement on Monday, the extension is a clear sign of the franchise’s commitment to the player.
Selected in the eighth position of the NBA draft in 2022, Daniels 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 pillars on the wings.
