Hawks defensive standout Dyson Daniels agree to 4-year, $100 million extension, AP source says
- Earlier this year, Dyson Daniels finished top three for Defensive Player of the Year and won Most Improved Player, becoming a key building block for the Atlanta Hawks.
- Both players criticized their New Orleans Pelicans experiences, with Dejounte Murray saying `I'm mad, I'm stressed, I'm mad every day, I'm sad, I'm angry, I don't want to be there at that time.`
- A broken hand and a torn Achilles affected Dejounte Murray, while Dyson Daniels said he had `like four or five ankle injuries` with the New Orleans Pelicans.
- Aiming higher, Dyson Daniels said `I really believe I could win this award again` next year and added `I've got so much more left in me` aiming to be an All‑Star and championship player.
- Photographs from Feb 24, 2025 show Dyson Daniels defending Tyler Herro at State Farm Arena, and observers judged the Hawks to have `won this deal` as Dejounte Murray struggled with health after New Orleans.
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Hawks Officially Win the Dejounte Murray Trade with Dyson Daniels Extension
The Atlanta Hawks didnât make headlines with a blockbuster trade or a splashy free agent signing. They made one of the smartest bets in basketball. Hours before the rookie-scale extension deadline, the Hawks secured guard Dyson Daniels on a four-year, $100 million deal, locking in another core piece alongside Jalen Johnson and Trae Young. For a franchise known for its volatility, this move represents something new â stability with substance.…

Hawks defensive standout Dyson Daniels agree to 4-year, $100 million extension, AP source says
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels has agreed to a four-year, $100 million rookie contract extension, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Monday.
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