Hawks Secure Dyson Daniels with 4-Year $100 Million Rookie Contract Extension Sources Reveal
The Atlanta Hawks have secured Dyson Daniels with a four-year contract extension worth $100 million, sources confirmed to Emegypt. This deal, effective from next season, assures that the reigning Most Improved Player will remain with the franchise until 2030.
Details of the Contract Extension
As the deadline for contract extensions for fourth-year players approached, the Hawks aimed for a five-year deal for Daniels, projected at around $23 million annually. Ultimately, Daniels opted for a shorter term but received a higher average annual value.
Hawks’ Commitment to Daniels
The team has always intended to maintain a long-term relationship with Daniels. Even if they had not reached an agreement, the Hawks promised to match any offer that the 22-year-old might receive during restricted free agency in 2026.
Upcoming Season and Team Changes
With this extension, both the Hawks and Daniels gain stability. This season, Atlanta has undergone significant changes, including the acquisition of All-Star Kristaps Porziņģis, the addition of sharpshooter Luke Kennard, and the signing of defensive guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker. They further bolster their roster with four-time All-Star Trae Young and promising players like Jalen Johnson, 2024 No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher, and young center Onyeka Okongwu.
Offseason Strategies and Expectations
- Acquired Kristaps Porziņģis
- Signed Luke Kennard
- Acquired Nickeil Alexander-Walker
- Retained key players such as Trae Young
The Hawks aim to improve significantly from last season’s 40-42 record. Analysts and fans predict a positive outlook for the team in the upcoming season.
Daniels’ Career Progression
Since joining Atlanta as part of the trade involving All-Star point guard Dejounte Murray in the summer of 2024, Daniels has impressed. Head coach Quin Snyder praised his defensive skills and predicted a bright future for him in both offensive and defensive roles.
Impressive Performance Metrics
Daniels showcased remarkable statistics in his first season with the Hawks:
- Points per game: 14.1
- Rebounds per game: 5.9
- Assists per game: 4.4
- Steals per game: 3.0 (leading the NBA)
- Total steals for the season: 229 (most since Gary Payton in 1995-96)
His breakout performance earned him the NBA’s Most Improved Player award and a spot on the all-defensive first team. He also finished second in the defensive player of the year voting, just behind Cleveland’s Evan Mobley.
