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ATL • G • #5
2 days ago
stepped into an expanded role for the Hawks in their first game since shipping Trae Young to Washington earlier this week, launching 14 shot attempts — his highest single-game total since December 19. The 22-year-old defensive specialist has quietly filled the stat sheet of late, averaging 15.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 8.3 assists, 2.3 steals and 0.8 blocks over his last four contests.
ATL • G • #5
4 days ago
Playing against his former team, Daniels was able to put together a stellar, well-rounded line in the win. He’s had some excellent performances recently, and he continues to be at his best when Trae Young isn’t in the lineup. Of course, that won’t be an issue moving forward with Young now in Washington. Daniels should continue to be a strong producer for fantasy managers, even if the steals aren’t where they were last season.
ATL • G • #5
8 days ago
Daniels put together one of his strongest shooting performances of the season, draining all seven of his first-half attempts while also dishing out seven assists during that span. He cooled off considerably in the second half, going just 2-of-6 from the floor. The 22-year-old defensive wizard’s numbers have been down considerably from a steals standpoint from last year, but he’s still delivered seventh-round value for fantasy purposes, averaging 11.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.9 steals and 0.6 blocks through 36 games.
ATL • G • #5
9 days ago
Daniels took on the task of defending Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, who had to work hard for his 24 points. The Great Barrier Thief’s defensive work only yielded two steals, but that doesn’t tell the whole story. From a fantasy standpoint, Daniels dished out eight assists, and managers also benefited from the six rebounds. He’s providing top-75 per-game value in eight-cat formats, with the foul shooting (60.3 percent) being the most significant issue.
ATL • G • #5
12 days ago
Daniels hasn’t been as highly touted in fantasy basketball this season, mostly because his steals are down and his scoring has been rough. However, he has somewhat made up for it by averaging career highs in rebounds and assists, and he nearly recorded a triple-double in this game. This was a well-rounded performance for Daniels as he continues to thrive without Trae Young in the lineup.
ATL • G • #5
21 days ago
Daniels is dealing with right hip inflammation, so he won’t play in Tuesday’s rematch with the Bulls. Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who started when Trae Young was out, is the player most likely to replace Daniels in the lineup. He was already worth rostering in 12-team leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • G • #5
29 days ago
For the first time this season, Daniels has recorded a double-double in consecutive games. And in what was his most productive night of the season, the defensive ace notched a season-high point total while shooting well over 50 percent from the field. The question for Daniels is his ability to produce consistent offense when Trae Young (knee) is available, as the point guard is expected to resume practicing sometime next week. He’ll need to if he’s to get closer to his Yahoo! ADP of 38.
ATL • G • #5
about 1 month ago
Daniels’ production came on a night when the team struggled to stay competitive against the Pistons. Despite the one-sided score, the fourth-year guard tied a team-high in minutes at 34, which allowed him to finish as one of the team’s best scorers, facilitators, and rebounders on the evening. Daniels ended up collecting his third double-double of the season and put together a solid night from a fantasy basketball standpoint. He’ll have a chance to log another productive performance against the Sixers on Sunday.
ATL • G • #5
about 1 month ago
Daniels was able to provide his typical dose of swipes, but the offensive production has been more notable. Scoring isn’t going to be a strength for him consistently, but the playmaking is absolutely something that will stick, at least until Trae Young (knee) returns. Young is supposed to be re-evaluated soon, which should provide more clarity to when he’ll be back in the lineup. Until then, Young should have more opportunities on offense.
ATL • G • #5
about 2 months ago
Despite not recording any defensive stats, Daniels provided solid value in the rebound and assist categories. Over the past two weeks, he has been a seventh-round player in 12-team, nine-cat formats, ranking just outside the top-75. While Trae Young’s absence has not boosted Daniels’ fantasy value to the heights some hoped, he’s been better than he was at the start of the season. The Hawks play games on Friday and Sunday to end Week 6.
ATL • G • #5
about 2 months ago
Since scoring 18 points in consecutive games to begin November, Daniels averaged 8.3 points per game on 44.7 percent shooting from the field. While others have benefitted immensely from Trae Young’s (knee) absence, Daniels’ fantasy value has not received a significant boost. However, he had his most productive game of the season on Sunday, recording his first 20-point game while also providing solid value in the rebound, assist and steals categories. Daniels is providing sixth-round value in nine-cat formats, which may be a letdown for some, given how impactful he was last season.
ATL • G • #5
2 months ago
The Hawks played this game without their top four scorers, which meant that more offensive responsibility fell to Daniels. While he didn’t provide his typical dose of steals, he was able to turn in his best offensive performance of the season and set a new career-high for assists. Though he won’t get this many assists often, he has averaged seven assists per game since Trae Young (knee) went down. With Young still weeks away from a return, Daniels will continue to play a larger role on offense, though he won’t be a reliable scoring option.
ATL • G • #5
2 months ago
Daniels delivered a stat sheet-stuffing performance, serving as one of Atlanta’s primary playmakers in an impressive win over Orlando, dishing out six assists and shooting an extremely efficient 89 percent from the floor. The 22-year-old X-factor has picked things up from an offensive standpoint since Trae Young went out last week with an MCL sprain in his right knee. He’ll attempt to keep things going on Friday when the Hawks face the Raptors in another home matchup.
ATL • G • #5
2 months ago
Like Jalen Johnson, Daniels’ fantasy value has improved since the Hawks lost Trae Young to a sprained right MCL. In the two games the Hawks’ point guard has missed, Daniels has totaled 36 points, 13 rebounds, nine assists, seven steals and one blocked shot while shooting 16-of-25 from the field. Of course, no team wants to lose its best player. However, Young’s absence may be the catalyst that Daniels needed after getting off to a slow start this season.
ATL • G • #5
2 months ago
Daniels has gotten off to a rough start, shooting 31.6 percent from the field in his first five games. Friday’s performance was much-needed, as he shot over 50 percent from the field and provided excellent value in rebounds, assists, and steals. With Trae Young (knee) out for a yet-to-be determined amount of time, Daniels will spend more time on the basketball. That may be what that gets him going, as evidenced by his play against the Pacers.
ATL • G • #5
3 months ago
Daniels enjoyed a breakout 2024-25 in his first season with the Hawks. The former Pelican averaged 14.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 3.0 steals, 0.7 blocked shots and 1.1 triples per contest. Daniels was a second rounder in fantasy hoops thanks in large part to his monstrous contributions in the steals category. His 229 steals rank 20th in a single season all time, and they’re the most in the last 25 years. Fantasy managers will hope that he can improve on his dreadful FT% and ascend into the first round in 2025-26.
Source: Shams Charania
ATL • G • #5
3 months ago
Daniels and Johnson will not play in Atlanta’s final preseason game, but Hawks head coach Quin Snyder said during his pregame availability that there is no concern regarding their availability for the regular season opener on October 22. While Johnson offers a higher offensive ceiling, both players have made impressive strides with the Hawks. Using a third-round pick on either player, or second-round in Johnson’s case, in standard leagues would not be too big a reach. They can be that impactful, especially in category leagues.
Source: Brad Rowland
ATL • G • #5
9 months ago
Daniels is a candidate to win the NBA’s Most Improved Player and Defensive Player of the Year award, but he didn’t contribute much on the offensive end in Atlanta’s two play-in games. He scored a total of 18 points across both games, but he added 22 rebounds, 11 assists and five defensive stats in their play-in games. Daniels had an incredibly breakout season and should be rewarded with some postseason honors. After being one of the best late-round picks in the draft this season, he’ll be selected much earlier heading into next year.
ATL • G • #5
9 months ago
One of the NBA’s best defenders, Daniels is in a position where his team also needs consistent offensive production. He struggled against the Magic, which is unsurprising based on what happened during the regular season. In three appearances against Orlando, Daniels averaged 11.7 points per game on 42.9 percent shooting. He’ll need to be much better on Friday night if the Hawks are to reach the postseason. Atlanta will host the winner of Wednesday’s game between Miami and Chicago on Friday, with the winner being the eighth seed in the East.
ATL • G • #5
9 months ago
One of the NBA’s best defenders, Daniels is in a position where his team also needs consistent offensive production. He struggled against the Magic, which is unsurprising based on what happened during the regular season. In three appearances against Orlando, Daniels averaged 11.7 points per game on 42.9 percent shooting. He’ll need to be much better on Friday night if the Hawks are to reach the postseason. Atlanta will host the winner of Wednesday’s game between Miami and Chicago on Friday, with the winner being the eighth seed in the East.
ATL • G • #5
10 months ago
Daniels had a spectacular first half on the offensive end and entered the break with 16 points without missing a shot. He wasn’t quite as effective in the second half, but he was still able to score 22 points for a second-straight game. This was also his 12th-straight game with at least two steals, which extends the longest steal streak this season by anyone in the NBA. He has been wreaking having on the defensive end all season and will look to keep that going over Atlanta’s final three games of the week.
ATL • G • #5
10 months ago
As he does on a nightly basis, Daniels posted a full stat line, scoring, rebounding and facilitating at an elite level. He capped it off with another huge night on defense, recording a game-high steal total. Daniels is up to 213 total steals this season, a number that ranks 15th-most in a single season since 1990.
ATL • G • #5
10 months ago
It was a quieter night offensively for Daniels, but he was able to continue to swipe some steals. This was his 10th-straight game with at least two steals. That is the longest streak in the NBA this season, surpassing two separate nine-game streaks, both of which were set by Daniels. This was also his 44th-straight game with at least one steal, which is tied for the 19th-longest streak in league history. Daniels’ has been swiping the ball at a historic rate, and he now sits at 208 steals, which is tied for 51st in NBA history for a single season. He has nine more games to ascend up the leaderboard.
ATL • G • #5
10 months ago
Daniels continues to get it done across the board for fantasy managers. As if the points, boards, dimes and triples weren’t sweet enough, he racked up four more steals to bring his season total to 206. Averaging 3.1 swipes per game, he’s on pace to reach 237 steals, a mark that hasn’t been equaled since the 1991-92 season when John Stockton recorded 244.
ATL • G • #5
10 months ago
In the steals category, Daniels’ 2024-25 season will go down in league history once it’s completed. He’s had at least three pilfers in 38 of the 65 games he has appeared in this season. While Jaren Jackson Jr. and Evan Mobley certainly deserve the praise they have received, Daniels’ name may not come up enough regarding the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. And the fantasy value has been there, with Dyson providing top-25 value in eight-cat formats over the past month.
ATL • G • #5
10 months ago
Daniels filled the stat sheet in Atlanta’s 134-102 victory and recorded his first 20-point game since March 10. The Hawks wing has been one of the best assets in fantasy basketball for managers needing defensive production, but he’s also a capable scorer. Since the All-Star break, Daniels has been a top-40 player in eight- and nine-cat formats. The Hawks conclude Week 20 with a Saturday/Sunday back-to-back against the Warriors and 76ers.
ATL • G • #5
10 months ago
With Trae Young (quad) sidelined for this game, Daniels was able to step up on the offensive end as both a scorer and a playmaker. Daniels has enjoyed a breakout year with Young on the floor for most of it, but in four games without Trae, Daniels has averaged 21.5 points, five rebounds, 6.3 assists, 4.3 steals and 1.5 three-pointers per game while shooting 58.3 percent from the floor. While this hopefully isn’t a long-term issue for Young, Daniels will have no issue stepping up if Trae misses more time in the future.
ATL • G • #5
10 months ago
Add another three steals to Daniels’ tally, which is up to a league-best 170. He’s had at least two steals in eight consecutive games, continuing to provide elite value in that category. Since the All-Star break, Daniels has provided fourth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. That’s slightly lower than his season-long value, and the foul shooting (50 percent since the break) is the reason for the dip.
ATL • G • #5
11 months ago
After Daniels racked up seven steals in Monday’s win over the Heat, Miami did a better job of caring for the basketball around him on Wednesday. He only had two steals, but the 80 percent night from the field will have value in fantasy leagues. Daniels has been one of the most valuable players in fantasy basketball this season, providing top-30 value despite having a Yahoo! ADP well outside the top 100. Friday’s matchup with the Thunder should be fun, as Daniels will take on the unenviable task of defending Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.