Hoop DossierDyson Daniels
Atlanta Hawks · Guard · 6′7″ 199 lb · age 23 · Australia · 5th season
3 games this season
Availability
Tonight @ HOUNot on the injury report official report
Lineups not confirmed yet
Teammates out
Season form
3 games this seasonStarts 3 of 3 games · 3rd on ATL in minutes · Core role
Bars: minutes in his last 3 games · numbers: points
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
55 items · 9 sources this season- Podcast Locked On Hawks · 6 points ·
- Luguentz Dort was the first sub, as in the first two games. He immediately took the Kevin Durant matchup, and Dyson Daniels moved off the ball. at 14:28
- Host opinion: putting Luguentz Dort on a star big forward like Durant and letting Dyson Daniels roam makes sense. at 14:44
- Host opinion: the game was not well officiated. One example: Dyson Daniels was called for a foul on a play where Durant got a technical for a shoulder block. at 16:12
- Late in the game, Quin Snyder won a challenge that overturned a moving-screen call on Dyson Daniels. at 19:05
- Luguentz Dort: 7 points, minus-6, otherwise quiet. The host thought he and Dyson Daniels did a pretty good job on Kevin Durant. at 24:33
- Dyson Daniels: 18 points and 8 rebounds (7 of 10 on twos). Through three games he is averaging 16 points on 62% shooting from the field (the host first said true shooting, then corrected himself), 7 rebounds and 4.3 steals. at 26:25
“Comeback bid falls short for Hawks in home opener against Rockets” · listen ↗
- Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Report · around the league
Hawks: Dyson Daniels had seven steals against the Hornets after five the game before; Kingston Flemings is crashing the offensive glass.
“20 Things We Have Learned So Far | Numbers On The Board” at 52:18 · listen ↗
also reported by ESPN
- Podcast Brad Roll (Locked On Hawks) (reported), via Locked On NBA · Relayed report · around the league
Atlanta forced 27 turnovers by swallowing Charlotte up on the perimeter. Dyson Daniels had 7 steals in 23 minutes and Luguentz Dort was everywhere. The Hawks had 37 assists and are 2-0 after two road divisional wins.
“BEST NBA NIGHT EVER! YOU HAD TO BE THERE!” at 22:01 · listen ↗
- RotoWire RotoWire · Report ·
Dyson Daniels: Excellent all-around showing — Daniels delivered 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, seven steals and a block across 23 minutes in Friday's 128-81 win over the Hornets.
also reported by Brad Rowland, Locked On Hawks
- Podcast Locked On Magic host · Report · around the league
Hawks guard Dyson Daniels had five steals and made it hard for Orlando's ball handlers to bring the ball up. He swallowed up Jase Richardson on one play and made it tough for Wagner to bring the ball up.
“QUESTIONS: Orlando Magic DEFENSE falters in season opener | What is SUSTAINABLE and CORRECTIBLE?” at 29:04 · listen ↗
- Story ESPN · Article ·
Nickeil Alexander-Walker pours in 31, leads Hawks to season-opening 132-125 win over Magic
- Podcast Locked On Hawks · 3 points ·
- Host's view: the Hawks were outhustled and outmuscled and lost the first three quarters the same way. He says the energy normally led by Dyson Daniels was missing. at 7:57
- Houston neutralized Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Dyson Daniels did not play as well on offense as he had in the first two games. at 18:22
- Host's view: it is a recipe for disaster when Wiggins, rather than Alexander-Walker, Johnson, McCollum or Daniels, is the one who saves the day. He adds that it's early and there is no need to panic. at 20:30
“HAWKS POSTCAST: How The Houston Rockets Exposed The Atlanta Hawks Before The Game Even Started” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Hawks · 5 points ·
- Host's view: havoc creation has been the team's calling card in the Dyson Daniels era. Adding Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins makes them better on paper. at 5:02
- On the glass, the Hawks had 21 second-chance points to Charlotte's 8. Their offensive rebound rate was about 38%, with Dyson Daniels getting 5 offensive rebounds. at 6:44
- Quin Snyder brought Dyson Daniels back in for a defense-only possession at the end of the first quarter. It produced a steal. name not confirmed at 15:33
- Because of the guard shortage, the host thinks Alexander-Walker and Dyson Daniels played more in the fourth quarter than he would have liked. Flemings played 15.5 minutes in the second half. at 19:40
- The official deflection numbers were not yet available. The host estimated Daniels' deflections at 'like 15' early in the episode and 'a dozen or more' later; both are his own estimates. at 14:33
“Hawks make franchise history with 47-point demolition of Hornets” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Hawks · 3 points ·
- Dyson Daniels had three offensive rebounds in under four minutes. The Hawks then went on an 11-0 first-quarter run, which a host credits to defense leading to offense. at 5:22
- A host says they have discussed Daniels being limited or inconsistent on offense. Anything he scores deep into double digits feels like a bonus. at 13:37
- Host opinion: Daniels is the most consistently good Hawks defender the host has seen. A co-host adds "probably since Dikembe Mutombo." at 14:00
“HAWKS POSTCAST: How The Atlanta Hawks Made History Versus Its Division Rival Charlotte Hornets” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Analysis · around the league
Moore's view of the Hawks: no point-of-attack defender in Nickeil Alexander-Walker, no center, and a shaky bench. He said they could still be an analytics-defying team that wins.
“The Cavaliers Need Help | James Dolan Is The WORST” at 27:15 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Hawks · 7 points ·
- Defensive matchups: Daniels and Dort guarded Banchero heavily. Jalen Johnson took some Paolo and some Franz. Alexander-Walker guarded "Bain" in the starting matchups. With Franz on the bench, it was Dort on Paolo and Daniels on Bain. at 12:47
- With 7 seconds left in the first quarter, Snyder put Daniels in for Landale on defense. The Hawks pressed and forced a turnover, which the host says saved two points. at 14:46
- The Hawks forced 20 turnovers, including nine live-ball steals; Daniels had five steals himself. at 7:51
- Host observation, tentative: apart from Banchero, Daniels and maybe Okongwu, nobody on either team looked like they were playing full minutes yet. He expects that to come later. at 8:35
- Daniels: 20 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals; 8-11 on twos, 0-2 from three. The host says he was great defensively, including on Franz. at 28:52
- Host opinion: the idea that the Hawks play four-on-five on offense with Daniels has always been silly, and this 20-point game supports that. at 29:32
- Host opinion: the Hawks kept Okongwu and Daniels on the bench too long in the fourth quarter. Both returned after a timeout with about eight minutes left, and Johnson followed shortly after. at 18:18
“Hawks open season with quality road victory in Orlando” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Hawks · 4 points ·
- The host's view of the team's identity is balance: defenses can't tell who will have the big game. He names Dyson Daniels, Alexander-Walker, CJ McCollum and Jalen Johnson. name not confirmed at 3:39
- Dyson Daniels had 16 points and four steals by halftime (stated as 'I think'). He finished with 20 points, 12 of them in the paint. at 8:47
- The host calls Daniels' jump shooting one of the team's bigger offensive question marks. He says Daniels is not a great jump shooter but is willing to take open shots. at 8:53
- The host thinks Daniels missed back-to-back free throws. He feels one may have been an air ball before a lane violation was called. at 9:43
“HAWKS POSTCAST: Game Of Runs Highlight Season Opener In Southeast Division Feud” · listen ↗
- Bluesky @btrowland.bsky.social · Report ·
No surprise in the Hawks starting lineup for the season opener in Orlando: CJ McCollum Nickeil Alexander-Walker Dyson Daniels Jalen Johnson Onyeka Okongwu
also reported by Brad Rowland, Locked On Hawks
- Podcast Locked On Hawks · 4 points ·
- Brad Rowland: Prediction: Dyson Daniels sets a career high in threes made (previous high 80). He shot 19% last year; the host projects high 20s to low 30s this season. at 17:37
- Kevin O'Connor (reported): Per the host, Kevin O'Connor projected Daniels to shoot similarly to last season; the host would be shocked if that happened. at 18:17
- Brad Rowland: Prediction: Dyson Daniels makes All-Defense first team (first team two years ago, second team last year). at 21:12
- Brad Rowland: Host's best guesses for opener matchups: Nickeil Alexander-Walker on Bane, Dyson on Paolo or Franz with Jalen on the other, McCollum on Suggs, Okongwu on Carter, and Dort on Paolo/Franz when he plays. at 35:14
“The 2026-27 season is here for the Hawks” · listen ↗
- Podcast The Mismatch host · Analysis · around the league
Atlanta could be the East's deep 'try-hard' team under coach Quin Snyder. Jalen Johnson is called an all-star caliber player, and Alexander-Walker and Dyson Daniels are named as key defenders. One host has Atlanta as his 10 seed.
“Gearing Up for the Best Regular Season Ever” at 51:35 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Hawks host · Analysis ·
The guest thinks the Hawks will be "a terror defensively" because of a versatile defensive backcourt: Dyson Daniels, Luguentz Dort, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Aaron Wiggins.
“Hawks and Southeast Division preview (with Robby Kalland)” at 7:48 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Hawks host · Opinion ·
A host or guest agrees on Jalen Johnson, says he loves Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and has come to appreciate Dyson Daniels after watching him closely this summer.
“Season Preview: Ranking ALL 30 NBA Teams! Locked On 2026-27 Tier List” at 32:29 · listen ↗
- Podcast The Zach Lowe Show host · Analysis · around the league
Fred: the setup lets Atlanta stagger Dort and Dyson Daniels so an elite point-of-attack defender is always on the floor. With Alexander-Walker it gives them maybe the most stifling perimeter trio in the East.
“Knicks Preview, Playoff Picks, Finals Predictions, and More!” at 53:23 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Hawks · 2 points ·
- Brad Rowland: Bench order: after Dort, Flemings and Landale came in for McCollum ('a column') and Okongwu ('a Kongwu'). Wiggins entered as the ninth man, for Dyson Daniels. at 13:54
- Brad Rowland: Dort and Dyson Daniels shared the floor in this game. The host says Dallas's big lineup made pairing them easier on both ends. at 13:40
“Hawks close preseason with impressive road win over Mavericks” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Hawks · 6 points ·
- The host thinks Flemings already looks fine defensively and will be a good defender, though probably not at Dyson Daniels' level. at 7:01
- ESPN's top-100 list left Dyson Daniels off entirely, which annoyed the host. He argues Daniels is a top-10 defender and says Daniels ranked in the top 30–40 by impact metrics last year. at 12:37
- The Ringer (reported): The Ringer's updated list has Okongwu at 96, Daniels at 89 (after the host self-corrects from 98), Alexander-Walker at 58 and Jalen at 22. Okongwu dropped 13 spots and Daniels 11 since mid-June. at 18:23
- The host still expects last year's five starters to start: McCollum, Alexander-Walker, Daniels, Jalen Johnson and Okongwu. He says the lineup may not be known until the opener in Orlando. at 30:25
- The host says Snyder has never run a full dress rehearsal in a preseason finale with Atlanta. Last year's finale topped out at 28 minutes, without Daniels or Jalen. at 28:52
- The host names possible improvement areas: Jalen Johnson getting more efficient after a less efficient season, and Dyson Daniels' three-point shooting. at 25:55
“Hawks Mailbag: One week to the regular season opener” · listen ↗
- Podcast Brad Rowland, Locked On Hawks · Report ·
Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, Okongwu, McCollum, Dort and Wiggins all sat out for rest. The host says no injuries were involved.
“Hawks close home preseason slate with shorthanded win” at 3:43 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Hawks · 3 points ·
- Brad Rowland: Going by what the Hawks have said so far, the host expects Okongwu and Dyson Daniels each to sit at least one of the last two preseason games. at 3:32
- Brad Rowland: Daniels had seven points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals and took four threes in 24 minutes. The host calls him solid and likes the three-point volume. at 22:10
- Brad Rowland: The Hawks put Dort on Siakam. The host thinks Dort's physicality makes him an even better fit than Daniels for that kind of power-forward matchup. at 12:12
“Hawks show encouraging signs in preseason win over Pacers” · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | HOU L | 29 min | 18 pts | 8 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 23 | @CHA W | 23 min | 11 pts | 9 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 21 | @ORL W | 35 min | 20 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 82 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30 | NYK L | 15 min | 3 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 28 | @NYK L | 25 min | 17 pts | 2 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 25 | NYK L | 30 min | 6 pts | 9 reb | 6 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 23 | NYK W | 33 min | 8 pts | 13 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 20 | @NYK W | 26 min | 6 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 18 | @NYK L | 36 min | 4 pts | 9 reb | 11 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 10 | CLE W | 30 min | 13 pts | 10 reb | 12 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 8 | @CLE L | 33 min | 12 pts | 7 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 6 | NYK L | 38 min | 11 pts | 12 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 3 | @BKN W | 29 min | 11 pts | 4 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 1 | @ORL W | 31 min | 15 pts | 13 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 30 | BOS W | 38 min | 18 pts | 5 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 27 | @BOS L | 32 min | 6 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 25 | @DET W | 43 min | 16 pts | 13 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 23 | MEM W | 24 min | 12 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 21 | GSW W | 32 min | 28 pts | 7 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 20 | @HOU L | 25 min | 3 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 18 | @DAL W | 32 min | 19 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 16 | ORL W | 36 min | 15 pts | 12 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 14 | MIL W | 29 min | 8 pts | 7 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 10 | DAL W | 36 min | 14 pts | 7 reb | 10 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 7 | PHI W | 35 min | 15 pts | 9 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 4 | @MIL W | 34 min | 14 pts | 10 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 1 | POR W | 26 min | 12 pts | 6 reb | 7 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 26 | WAS W | 33 min | 13 pts | 4 reb | 11 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 24 | WAS W | 24 min | 6 pts | 8 reb | 7 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 22 | BKN W | 33 min | 7 pts | 10 reb | 8 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 20 | MIA L | 29 min | 4 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 19 | @PHI W | 37 min | 15 pts | 7 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 11 | @CHA L | 25 min | 21 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 7 | CHA L | 31 min | 11 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 5 | UTA W | 35 min | 11 pts | 6 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 3 | @MIA W | 22 min | 2 pts | 1 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 31 | @IND L | 29 min | 8 pts | 8 reb | 7 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 29 | HOU L | 31 min | 4 pts | 6 reb | 7 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 28 | @BOS W | 35 min | 15 pts | 6 reb | 9 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 26 | IND W | 35 min | 22 pts | 5 reb | 9 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 23 | PHX W | 37 min | 8 pts | 8 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 21 | @MEM W | 35 min | 3 pts | 7 reb | 8 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 19 | MIL L | 30 min | 17 pts | 9 reb | 10 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 15 | @POR L | 33 min | 10 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 13 | @LAL L | 33 min | 8 pts | 8 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 11 | @GSW W | 31 min | 11 pts | 7 reb | 9 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 9 | @DEN W | 36 min | 17 pts | 11 reb | 10 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 7 | NOP W | 35 min | 13 pts | 8 reb | 8 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 5 | @TOR L | 39 min | 11 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 3 | @TOR L | 34 min | 20 pts | 5 reb | 12 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 2 | @NYK W | 38 min | 11 pts | 6 reb | 8 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 31 | MIN W | 28 min | 11 pts | 8 reb | 9 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 29 | @OKC L | 35 min | 13 pts | 6 reb | 7 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 27 | NYK L | 39 min | 13 pts | 8 reb | 9 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 26 | MIA L | 36 min | 8 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 21 | CHI L | 39 min | 8 pts | 9 reb | 9 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 19 | SAS L | 26 min | 11 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 18 | @CHA L | 32 min | 14 pts | 3 reb | 6 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 14 | PHI W | 39 min | 27 pts | 10 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 12 | @DET L | 34 min | 18 pts | 10 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 6 | @WAS W | 36 min | 12 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 5 | DEN L | 34 min | 15 pts | 3 reb | 8 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 3 | LAC L | 35 min | 15 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 1 | @DET L | 37 min | 10 pts | 5 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 30 | @PHI W | 44 min | 17 pts | 9 reb | 8 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 28 | CLE W | 37 min | 10 pts | 8 reb | 9 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 25 | @WAS L | 32 min | 11 pts | 9 reb | 7 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 23 | CHA W | 36 min | 22 pts | 9 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 22 | @NOP W | 31 min | 14 pts | 8 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 20 | @SAS L | 31 min | 8 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 18 | DET L | 38 min | 12 pts | 9 reb | 6 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 16 | @PHX W | 37 min | 11 pts | 7 reb | 12 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 13 | @UTA W | 27 min | 2 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 12 | @SAC W | 27 min | 5 pts | 6 reb | 7 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 10 | @LAC W | 39 min | 6 pts | 3 reb | 8 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 8 | LAL W | 36 min | 10 pts | 8 reb | 13 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 7 | TOR L | 35 min | 7 pts | 8 reb | 8 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 4 | ORL W | 35 min | 18 pts | 6 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 2 | @CLE L | 36 min | 18 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 31 | @IND W | 38 min | 18 pts | 9 reb | 6 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 29 | @BKN W | 35 min | 7 pts | 4 reb | 6 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 27 | @CHI L | 34 min | 2 pts | 7 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 25 | OKC L | 27 min | 8 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 24 | @ORL W | 32 min | 6 pts | 9 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 22 | TOR L | 23 min | 4 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
How his numbers change by situation, with four seasons of history →
Predictions about him
how calls are trackedCame true 2 · Missed 1 · Waiting 1
- Waiting Brad Rowland: Dyson Daniels makes more than 80 threes, a career high.
2026-10-21 · Podcast · by 2027-04-12 Flag - Came true Brad Rowland: Dyson Daniels starts on opening day.
2026-10-21 · Podcast · for @ ORL, 2026-10-21 · result: started, 35 min Flag - Came true Locked On Hawks (show): Daniels will start the opener at Orlando.
2026-10-14 · Podcast · for @ ORL, 2026-10-21 · result: started, 35 min Flag - Missed Brad Rowland: Dyson Daniels will sit at least one of the Hawks' last two preseason games.
2026-10-11 · Podcast · by 2026-10-17 · result: returned after missing 0 Flag