Daniels put up 22 points (8-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and four steals in 37 minutes during Thursday's 122-119 loss to the Raptors.
The wing has been active defensively all season, but he's also found his groove on offense recently, averaging 18.6 points while shooting 56.9 percent from the field over his last five games. His offensive load has certainly benefitted from Zaccharie Risacher's (adductor) absence. Still, if he continues to impress, there's a chance that his value on defense will garner him further opportunity on both ends than the more one-sided Risacher, even once the latter returns. Daniels will look to stay hot in a rematch with the Raptors on Saturday.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Delivers double-double
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Daniels finished with 20 points (10-21 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 114-104 loss to the Pistons.
Trae Young had a subpar performance Wednesday, but Daniels stepped up and was impressive on both ends of the court. This was his second double-double of the season and the second time he reached the 20-point mark over his last three outings. The scoring exploits don't stop there, however, as Daniels has also scored in double digits in eight of his last nine outings, averaging 14.8 points per contest in that stretch.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Hits for 23 against Boston
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Daniels provided 23 points (11-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and one steal across 40 minutes during Saturday's 119-115 overtime win over the Celtics.
The 23 points were his best scoring effort since Nov. 15, when he dropped 25 against the Wizards. Daniels also saw his streak of games with multiple steals end at seven, and through eight contests to begin January the third-year guard is averaging 14.0 points, 4.6 boards, 3.9 assists, 2.9 steals and 1.0 threes.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Saturday's game postponed
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Daniels and the Hawks will not play against the Rockets on Saturday, as the game has been postponed due to severe weather and hazardous icy conditions in the Atlanta area.
The Hawks are set to host the Suns on Tuesday, but the NBA has yet to announce when Saturday's game will be rescheduled. Regardless, it is worth monitoring the situation in case the hazardous weather conditions also cause Tuesday's matchup to be postponed.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Another multi-steal game Thursday
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Daniels racked up 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and three steals over 36 minutes during Thursday's 123-115 loss to Phoenix.
Daniels is on a hot streak defensively, recording multiple steals in five straight games, though for someone averaging a league-high 3.1 steals, it's nothing too out of the ordinary. The rest of his game waxes and wanes, but he's still averaging a solid 12.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists during this stretch.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Fills stat sheet Tuesday
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Daniels supplied 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two steals across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 124-121 win over the Jazz.
Daniels made his presence felt on both ends of the court Tuesday and racked up stats left and right, finishing with two or more tallies in each of the six major categories. Daniels has been a stat-stuffing machine for the Hawks, and even though he gets most of his praises for his work on the defensive end, he's also thriving on the offensive end of the court. He's scored in double digits in his last three games and six of his last seven.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Grabs three steals in return
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Daniels (illness) had nine points (4-17 FG, 1-7 3Pt), six assists, five rebounds and three steals across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 139-120 loss to the Nuggets.
Daniels returned to action following a two-game absence streak due to an illness. The 21-year-old struggled to find his rhythm on the offensive end, though he logged a steal for the sixth game in a row in a well-rounded effort. Daniels has averaged 10.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 3.8 steals across 30.8 minutes per game in his last five outings. He has also shot 38.1 percent from deep in that span.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Available against Nuggets
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Daniels (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
After missing the past two games with an illness, Daniels is ready to return to Atlanta's lineup Wednesday. The disruptive wing averaged 12.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 3.3 steals in 33.3 minutes over 10 games in December, and Daniels figures to handle his usual allotment of playing time as well as some added usage in the absence of Jalen Johnson (shoulder).
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Ruled out Saturday
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Daniels (illness) won't play in Saturday's game against the Heat, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Daniels will get the night off to recover from a non-COVID illness, leaving more opportunities for Vit Krejci, De'Andre Hunter and David Roddy. Daniels' next chance to play will come Sunday at Toronto.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Considered questionable
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Daniels is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Heat due to an illness.
Daniels' status will presumably depend on how he is feeling closer to tipoff. The defensive stud amassed two blocks and a career-high eight steals over 34 minutes in Monday's 117-104 win over the Timberwolves. Some combination of Bogdan Bogdanovic, De'Andre Hunter and Vit Krejci would likely absorb Daniels' minutes should he ultimately be unable to give it a go.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Elite defensive production again
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Daniels amassed 10 points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two blocks and eight steals over 34 minutes during Monday's 117-104 win over the Timberwolves.
Daniels was at it again, recording a career-high eight steals, as the Hawks took care of the Timberwolves. Daniels has been a revelation this season, exceeding the expectations of even his biggest supporters. Given that advanced metrics have Daniels right at the top of the list when it comes to deflections, there is no reason to think he can't continue to lead the league in steals.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Records six steals in loss
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Daniels recorded 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds, six assists, one block and six steals across 29 minutes during Saturday's 128-112 loss to the Grizzlies.
Daniels reminded everyone of his elite defensive upside, recording at least five steals for the seventh time this season. With Trae Young sidelined due to a heel injury, Daniels took control of the offense, tallying at least six assists for just the fourth time since joining the Hawks. With or without Young on the court, Daniels should continue to build a case for Defensive Player of the Year honors, currently averaging 3.9 combined steals and blocks.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Serviceable again in loss
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Daniels racked up 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Saturday's 110-102 loss to the Bucks.
Daniels cobbled together another serviceable performance, continuing his breakout season. Although his scoring has been a little inconsistent, his defensive numbers continue to astound. He is averaging 3.9 combined steals and blocks across the first 25 games, putting him firmly in the discussion for Defensive Player of the Year.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Another four steals in loss
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Daniels provided eight points (3-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and four steals over 32 minutes during Friday's 136-122 loss to the Bulls.
Daniels struggled from the field, shooting just 3-of-14. However, he managed to chip in elsewhere, something he has done on a consistent basis this season. He currently leads the league in steals and deflections, providing the Hawks with a much-needed defensive presence on the wing. His offensive game is still a little raw, although it does appear as though his confidence is right where it needs to be. Should his scoring ability ever catch up with his defensive production, he could escalate himself to another level.
Daniels finished Monday's 109-108 win over Sacramento with 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, four assists and four blocks in 39 minutes.
Daniels finished just two rebounds shy of a double-double Monday, but he also made his presence felt with a season-high four blocks. His two-way impact can't go unnoticed in Atlanta, and his elite defensive play has allowed Trae Young to excel as a playmaker, as Daniels has shown the ability to handle opposing point guards on the other end of the court. Daniels has also looked better than expected as a scoring threat. He's averaging 15.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 3.7 steals per game since the beginning of November.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Records career-high 28 points
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Daniels recorded 28 points (12-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), seven assists, six steals and three rebounds in Tuesday's 117-116 win over the Celtics.
Daniels is on an absolute tear defensively, tallying at least six steals in three straight games. On the season, the 21-year-old guard is averaging 3.6 swipes across 10 contests. Daniels also stepped up in the scoring department against Boston with Trae Young (Achilles) out by posting a team-high 28 points, which is also a career high. In the guard's first two seasons with the Pelicans, Daniels' previous career high was only 17 points.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Solid display in return to action
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Daniels ended with 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Sunday's 126-111 win over the Pelicans.
Daniels returned after a brief two-game absence due to a right hip flexor strain, and the 21-year-old continues to enjoy a solid start to the campaign, as he's firmly entrenched as the Hawks' starting shooting guard with Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) sidelined for the time being. Daniels has scored in double digits in four of his five appearances, putting up a solid line of 13.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.4 steals per game. His ability to make an impact on both ends of the court has given the Hawks quite a boost in their backcourt.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Available Sunday
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Daniels (hip) is available and starting in Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Daniels missed two consecutive games due to a right hip flexor strain, though he is expected to play through the injury on the first day of a back-to-back set Sunday. The 21-year-old has seen an uptick in playing time in his first season with Atlanta, during which he has averaged 12.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.8 steals and 1.0 blocks across 32.5 minutes per game in four regular-season appearances thus far.
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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.
