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In a game where the Atlanta Hawks were missing Trae Young for the night, they were still able to get a nice win against a depleted Philadelphia 76ers team. Caris LeVert was also out, which meant the Hawks needed to find someone to control the offense and score the ball. That was the least of […]

Dyson Daniels has been one of the best defensive guards in the league this season, and in a world where centers usually win Defensive Player of the Year, he’s making a case to snatch the award. Some would say that Daniels is making defense fun again, but head coach Quin Snyder basically said that it […]

Dyson Daniels has been a defensive menace for the Hawks, and it’s put him in Defensive Player of the Year talks this season. Daniels is leading the lead in steals and deflections this season and is on a streak of recording at least two steals in nine straight games. He’s also recorded at least one […]

When Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels made the game-winning defensive play against the Memphis Grizzlies, Trae Young knew he would. He took to X (formerly Twitter) and posted this response. “DYSON DPOY TOO,” the tweet reads. “Tell ya friends..” After all, Daniels leads the NBA in steals per game and has been a menace on […]

On Monday night, the Atlanta Hawks found themselves in a dogfight against the Memphis Grizzlies on the road. Even with the Grizzlies losing Jaren Jackson Jr. early on in the game due to injury in addition to the absence of Ja Morant, the Hawks were still pushed to the brink, with Desmond Bane playing a […]

The Atlanta Hawks are trying their best not to convey a top first-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs, and with Jalen Johnson out for the season, making the playoffs will be an uphill climb yet again for them. Nonetheless, the Hawks are still fighting with everything they’ve got, and on Monday night, they managed […]

The Atlanta Hawks are in the middle of the pack when it comes to defense this season, and though it takes a group effort to accomplish something like that, one of the biggest reasons has been the play of Dyson Daniels. So far through the year, Daniels has collected 151 steals, which is more than […]

Dyson Daniels has proved his worth as one of the most important players for the Atlanta Hawks this season. His activity on the defensive side of the ball has been noted by many, which got him a new NBA record. Throughout the course of the 2024-25 season, Daniels has been making three steals per game […]

The Atlanta Hawks are on shaky ground for the rest of the season; they owe their unprotected 2025 first-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs, and with budding star Jalen Johnson out for the season, concerns surrounding their outlook for the rest of the campaign are heightened, as they are in real danger of missing […]

It has been a struggle for the Atlanta Hawks as of late; they have lost six games in a row to fall to 22-25 on the season, with their latest defeat coming at the hands of the surging Houston Rockets, 100-96. As is the case with nearly every Rockets game this season, it was a […]

Dyson Daniels has taken “three-and-D” to a new level in 2024-2025. As he continues to thrive next to Trae Young with the Atlanta Hawks, Daniels’ defense and shooting numbers are on track to set a new NBA record. Through his first 32 games of the season, Daniels has quickly become one of the elite defenders […]

Dyson Daniels won the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month award for October and December, as he’s been one of the best perimeter defenders so far this season. Daniels has guarded some of the best offensive players in the league and has made it rough for them at times. Daniels was asked about winning […]

Before the Atlanta Hawks took on the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dyson Daniels was awarded for Defensive Player of the Month in November. On the same night, he showed people why he should get it for December as well, finishing the game with eight steals, the most he’s had in a game this season. With his eight […]

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks came into their game against the Memphis Grizzlies without their offensive engine, Trae Young, and it showed from the start of the game to the end. The Hawks were defeated 128-112, and though the offense took a step back, the defense also had a lot of lapses. After the game, […]

The Atlanta Hawks hit the jackpot when they acquired Dyson Daniels in a trade this offseason, as he’s truly been one of the best defensive guards in the league. With his strengths being what he can do against the opposing team’s best players, he also has a small weakness, which is his three-point shooting. This […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are fielding calls for practically everyone on the roster according to several reports. Fans can rest easy knowing Herb Jones, Yves Missi, and Trey Murphy III are seemingly safe. Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, and CJ McCollum could be on the move if the price is right. That exception is […]

Dyson Daniels has many reasons to be thankful to be a member of the Atlanta Hawks. While the situation in Atlanta is clearly more favorable for him than it was with the New Orleans Pelicans, Daniels also believes he escaped the grasp of a “curse” existing within the organization. “That organization’s cursed,” Daniels said, via […]

ATLANTA – Nikola Jokic has been hard to stop this season and the Atlanta Hawks got a taste of it, breaking their six-game win streak and losing 141-111. After coming off of a game where he finished with 56 points, 16 rebounds, and eight assists, Jokic came back the very next day and finished with […]

Dyson Daniels continues to impress throughout the season with his defense, and he even has his teammates in awe of what he’s doing. One of those teammates is Clint Capela, who mans the paint for the Hawks and lets Daniels roam around the perimeter. “The way he does it is just something that I’ve never […]

San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama and Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels have been named the inaugural Kia NBA Western and Eastern Conference Defensive Players of the Month, the league announced on Tuesday afternoon. Games played during October and November were taken into account for this honor. Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and Hawks guard […]

The Atlanta Hawks were expected to have a bit of a fall-off heading into the 2024-25 season after they traded Dejounte Murray away to the New Orleans Pelicans — admitting that their trade for the 6’4″ guard back in 2022 was a failure after going 77-87 over the past two seasons. But there may be […]

After two days off, Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers remain at home to host Dyson Daniels and the Atlanta Hawks just before Thanksgiving. Last time out, the Cavs defeated the Toronto Raptors 122-108. Meanwhile, the Hawks are on a four-game losing streak, with their latest loss coming against the Dallas Mavericks 129-109. This will […]

Dyson Daniels continues to be the league’s most annoying defensive pest to deal with on the perimeter. Daniels, the main piece the Hawks received in the Dejounte Murray trade, has been everything the team wanted and more, especially on the defensive end of the floor. In the Hawks’ 129-117 NBA Cup win over the Washington […]

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks were able to improve to 2-0 in the group stage play for the NBA Cup on Friday night, defeating the Washington Wizards 129-117. As the case has been for the past few games, Dyson Daniels has been playing some of the best basketball in the league on defense, and he […]

The Atlanta Hawks have had to tinker with a few lineups due to injuries, which has caused for players to step up in ways that probably didn’t expect early in the season. One of those players is Dyson Daniels, who has been one of the best defenders in the league by far this season but […]

On Tuesday evening, the Atlanta Hawks pulled off the biggest upset of the young NBA season by knocking off the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics on the road without Trae Young and several other key pieces in the lineup. The game featured a breakout performance from newly acquired wing Dyson Daniels, who scored 28 points […]

Dyson Daniels continues to prove that he has been one of – if not – the best perimeter defender in the league this season, and the stats show for it. Through 10 games, Daniels has 76 deflections in 10 games, which is the most since the stat has. been tracked. No. 2 on the list […]

Entering Tuesday’s NBA Cup game against the Boston Celtics, the Atlanta Hawks (5-7) had not been achieving the collective progress they hoped to this season. Individual growth is apparent, though. Everything came together in the team’s plucky and exhilarating upset win in TD Garden on Tuesday. Onyeka Okongwu got the game-winning tip-in with six seconds […]

One of the biggest acquisitions for the Atlanta Hawks this season was Dyson Daniels, a young defensive menace that can affect the game in many ways. So far this season, he’s made his impact felt on that side of the ball, guarding the opposing team’s best player and picking them up 94 feet. What Daniels […]

The Brooklyn Nets and the Atlanta Hawks had a heated contest in the season opener on Wednesday night, and the officials were busy throughout the fourth quarter. With just over eight minutes to go in the game, Nets big man Nic Claxton took a swing at Dyson Daniels on a fast break. Dyson Daniels took […]

The Atlanta Hawks made it an emphasis to add length and versatility to their team this season, and one of the first things they did was acquire Dyson Daniels in the Dejounte Murray trade. Daniels is known for his defense, as he’s able to guard at the point of attack while also being able to […]

During the offseason, the Hawks made some changes to the team that will affect how their lineups will look this year. One of those changes was trading Dejounte Murray, who was Trae Young’s backcourt starting mate for the past two seasons. At the end of the day, the pairing didn’t work out in the Hawks […]

The 2024 NBA free agency period has been a whirlwind. Teams across the league reshuffled their rosters in hopes of climbing the competitive ladder. For the Atlanta Hawks, this offseason has been a critical juncture in their quest to return among the Eastern Conference elite. With a mix of veteran experience and youthful potential, the […]

Navigating the NBA as a young player can be pretty challenging, particularly when facing the trash talk from seasoned veterans. Dyson Daniels, a promising talent entering his second season with the New Orleans Pelicans, has encountered his fair share of verbal abuse on the court, notably from established stars like Kevin Durant. The 21-year-old recently […]

The New Orleans Pelicans face a critical offseason decision regarding their frontcourt situation. Replacing the on-court production of Jonas Valanciunas, last season’s starting center, has to be one of the top priorities. Valanciunas was a force in the paint, providing steady scoring, offense-facilitating passes, rebounding, and more rim protection than most perceive. However, the Pelicans […]

The Atlanta Hawks have shocked the basketball world by winning the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery. With a fresh wave of optimism and the No. 1 overall pick in their possession, the Hawks have a golden opportunity to reshape their roster and catapult themselves into contention. As they head into the offseason with dreams of a […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are holders of the 2024 NBA Draft’s 21st overall pick but the front office is most assuredly on the clock. The Western Conference is wide open for all takers next season and Zion Williamson will be back for another run. The front office is operating with an urgency to improve according […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were swept out of the NBA Playoffs largely due to injuries, sure. Brandon Ingram was not quite at 100% when returning from a knee issue suffered a month before the postseason tipped off. Zion Williamson went days just days before a possible NBA Playoffs debut, pulling up with a hamstring problem […]

Willie Green’s New Orleans Pelicans have been shaped into a defense-first squad through three seasons of adversity. Zion Williamson has not been around or available for all of those games due to injuries and rehabilitation but the intensity of the team’s role players is starting to rub off. That’s just one big reason why the […]