Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Listed as questionable for Sunday
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Daniels (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Daniels has missed two straight games due to a right hip strain but has a chance to return Sunday. With so many injuries to Atlanta's backcourt, Daniels has a clear path to heavy minutes when cleared to suit up again, and he was off to a strong start before the injury, especially defensively. Through four appearances, he's averaged 12.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.8 steals and 1.0 blocks in 32.3 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Won't play against Sacramento
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Daniels (hip) is out for Friday's game versus the Kings.
Daniels will miss his second straight contest Friday while dealing with a right hip strain. David Roddy, Keaton Wallace and Zaccharie Risacher should continue to receive increased playing time in his absence. Daniels' next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with New Orleans.
Daniels (hip) had his 2025-26 team option picked up by Atlanta on Wednesday.
Daniels has stepped up as an impactful defender in Atlanta's rotation after being acquired from New Orleans in the offseason. The 2025-26 campaign will mark the final year of his rookie contract.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Won't play Wednesday
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Daniels won't play Wednesday against the Wizards due to a right hip flexor strain, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Daniels has broken out through the first four games of the season, averaging 12.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.8 steals and 1.0 blocks in 32.3 minutes per game. It's unclear when he suffered the injury, but the Hawks will be extremely shorthanded Wednesday, as Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) and Vit Krejci (thigh) remain out, while De'Andre Hunter (knee) is questionable. Daniels is considered day-to-day, and his next chance to suit up will come Friday versus the Kings.
Daniels logged 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and three steals over 36 minutes during Monday's 121-119 loss to the Wizards.
Daniels has been a low-usage offensive player for the Hawks, but his defense has been excellent. He's recorded at least one steal in each of his first four games, averaging 2.8 swipes in his 32.5 minutes. He's also blocking 1.0 shots per game. As the No. 8 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Daniels was known for his defense, so these types of performances should continue.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Thrives in starting role
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Daniels recorded 15 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and five steals in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 120-116 win over the Nets.
Daniels looked fantastic on both ends of the floor, serving as Robin to Trae Young's Batman. Despite some conjecture as to whether he would start, sure enough, Daniels ran with the starting five and certainly didn't look out of place. His overall fantasy value is likely to rely heavily on his defensive contributions, of which he had six. His offensive repertoire is a work in progress, although he flashed some upside here, attacking the basket and confidently firing away from deep. Daniels was viewed by some as a viable late-round flier in drafts, while others were less confident when it came to his draft pedigree. This is just a small sample, but as long as he can play upwards of 30 minutes per night, he could continue to surprise people and end up being a fantasy stalwart for years to come.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Strong two-way performance
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Daniels compiled 13 points (5-14 FG, 3-7 3PT), eight rebounds, four assists and three steals in 24 minutes during Thursday's preseason loss to the Thunder.
Daniels remained in the starting lineup, a role that could very well be his for the taking when the season starts next week. He makes sense as a defensive stopper alongside Trae Young, with Bogdan Bogdanovic providing a scoring punch off the bench. Despite his limited offensive upside, Daniels should be considered late in drafts, especially for his defensive capabilities and out-of-position rebounding.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Productive in spot start
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Daniels finished with 14 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), a rebound, three assists and two steals across 22 minutes in Tuesday's 131-130 preseason win over the Pacers.
Daniels got the start alongside Trae Young in the backcourt since Bogdan Bogdanovic was rested. The former Pelicans guard did a solid job on both ends of the court. That said, Daniels is expected to open the regular season with a bench role, which should limit his upside considerably regardless of how he looks in preseason.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Gets starting nod
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Daniels is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason opener against the Pacers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Daniels is set to make his Hawks debut Tuesday after spending the first two years of his career in New Orleans. While Daniels is expected to come off the bench this season, he will start in place of Bogdan Bogdanovic (rest) against Indiana.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: All-around performance in loss
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Daniels tallied 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), eight assists, six rebounds and one steal in 28 minutes for Australia during Friday's 77-71 loss to Greece in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Daniels shot the ball efficiently from the field and led Australia in assists during Friday's loss. While Daniels is expected to be a backup option in Atlanta's frontcourt after being traded from New Orleans, the 21-year-old guard continues to feature heavily for his national team.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Dealt to Atlanta
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The Hawks acquired Daniels, Larry Nance and two future first-round picks from the Pelicans on Friday in exchange for Dejounte Murray, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
As expected, the Hawks have dealt one of their two backcourt starters, and they will now shift to a younger look after selecting Zaccharie Risacher with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. It's easy to forget Daniels was selected with the No. 8 overall pick in 2022, as he struggled to find consistent minutes due to injury and an influx of win-now talent on New Orleans' roster. Daniels, listed at 6-foot-7 and 199 pounds, is a versatile on-ball defender who can disrupt players across the board. On offense, he's shown playmaking upside, but he struggles shooting the ball. It's not a perfect fit next to Trae Young, but he's the right player to take a chance on during a soft rebuild.
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Pelicans' Dyson Daniels: Will play Tuesday
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Daniels (knee) will be available for Tuesday's game against Portland.
Daniels will shed his questionable tag after battling some left knee soreness. There's no word of any restrictions heading into tipoff, so presumably, Daniels will see his usual allotment of minutes.
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Pelicans' Dyson Daniels: Dealing with left knee soreness
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Daniels is questionable to play Tuesday versus Portland due to left knee soreness.
Daniels' diagnosis of left knee soreness is notable context after the 21-year-old was sidelined for the majority of February and March following meniscus surgery on his left knee. The Pelicans could proceed with caution in his workload, so Daniels' status needs be monitored.
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Pelicans' Dyson Daniels: Strong effort in loss, ejected late
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Daniels provided 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and two steals over 21 minutes before getting ejected from Wednesday's 117-108 loss to the Magic.
Daniels came up just one point shy of his season high. He's played well since returning from a 21-game absence. In his last three appearances, he's averaged 9.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.0 steals in 19.0 minutes. He should continue to see elevated minutes and usage while Brandon Ingram (knee) is sidelined. Daniels, along with Herbert Jones and Trey Murphy, were ejected with seven seconds left to go in the loss after arguing with an official.
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Pelicans' Dyson Daniels: Settling in nicely
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Daniels registered nine points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Monday's 124-111 loss to the Suns.
Daniels skyrocketed from 11 to 25 minutes of action in his second game back following meniscus surgery. He would have finished with six assists if not for a Trey Murphy missed dunk in transition. Daniels' momentum puts him on track to play a sizable role while Brandon Ingram (knee) is inactive.
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Pelicans' Dyson Daniels: Logs 11 minutes in return
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Daniels (knee) closed Saturday's 104-92 loss to the Celtics with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 11 minutes.
After making a tune-up appearance with the G League's Birmingham Squadron earlier in the week, Daniels suited up for the Pelicans for the first time since Feb. 9 after undergoing a meniscectomy on his left knee. The 2022 first-round pick stepped back into a rotational role Saturday, but his 11 minutes were still well below his season-long average of 21.7 per game. Once he's further removed from the knee injury, Daniels could see his playing time pick up a bit, especially while the Pelicans look to fill the minutes vacated by Brandon Ingram (knee), who could be about a week away from returning to action.
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Pelicans' Dyson Daniels: Expected to return Saturday
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Daniels (knee) is probable for Saturday's game against the Celtics.
Daniels is expected to suit up for an NBA game for the first time since Feb. 9. He recently returned to action in the G League, posting 22 points, seven steals, six assists and a rebound in 24 minutes for the Birmingham Squadron on Wednesday. The second-year wing will likely be limited to a minor bench role if he gets the green light Saturday.
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Pelicans' Dyson Daniels: Remains out Thursday
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Daniels (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Daniels will miss a 21st straight game Thursday as he continues his recovery from meniscus surgery on his left knee, but he appears to be nearing a return to action for the Pelicans. The second-year player was able to see game action Wednesday with the Pelicans' G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron. In 24 minutes with the Squadron, Daniels notched 22 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven steals, six assists and one rebound across 24 minutes in a 115-99 loss to the Oklahoma City Blue. The Pelicans likely don't want him to play consecutive days and will keep him out Thursday, but Daniels could be back in action for Saturday's matchup with the Celtics. With Brandon Ingram (knee) in danger of missing the rest of the regular season, Daniels could have the opportunity to take on a sizable rotational role once he's back in action and fully reconditioned.
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Pelicans' Dyson Daniels: Remains out
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Daniels (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Daniels hasn't played since Feb. 9 while recovering from meniscus surgery but recently went to the G League as part of his rehab, so he's making progress. However, it remains unclear when he'll be cleared for game action. Daniels' next chance will come versus Boston on Saturday.
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Pelicans' Dyson Daniels: Set to work with G League club
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The Pelicans assigned Daniels (knee) to the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Tuesday.
Daniels hasn't played since Feb. 9 while recovering from knee surgery, but he'll have a chance to work with the G League club in the coming days. He'll be available for Birmingham's game against the Blue on Wednesday, and he appears to be trending toward a return to game action for the parent club in the near future.
