Dyson Daniels
#5SG · Atlanta Hawks
MIP '25All-Defensive 1st Team '25
PlaymakerBall Hawk
Height
6'7"
Weight
199 lbs
Age
23
Experience
3 yrs
Wingspan
6'10.5"
Reach
8'9.0"
Hand Size
8.5" × 9.75"
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A-
A-
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The Verdict on Dyson, in One Read
On the field, Dyson Daniels grades out as an excellent SG for Atlanta Hawks (A- Impact). That places him 9th of 147 graded shooting guards. In his on-court role, the grade is excellent (A Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at A+, a clear bargain. The public read is very positive (A- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 272 | 11.9 | 6.8 | 5.9 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 51.7% | 29.8% | 61.4% |
| 2025-26 | | 76 | 11.9 | 6.8 | 5.9 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakB+LongevityMid-CareerRecentA-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 76 | 11.9 | 6.8 | 5.9 | 51.7% | A- A- |
| 2024-25 | | 76 | 14.1 | 5.9 | 4.4 | 49.3% | A- A- |
| 2023-24 |  | 61 | 5.8 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 44.7% | C+ C+ |
| 2022-23 | | 59 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 41.8% | D D |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 4/30 | vs NYK | L 89-140 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-3 | -36 |
| Wed, 4/29 | @ NYK | L 97-126 | 25 | 17 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$7.7M
Guaranteed
$32.7M
AAV
$7.7M/yr
Guaranteed %424%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
A+
Great Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Dyson Daniels delivered enough rotation-tier impact to earn a A+ Contract Value Index against the NBA pay band. At $7.7M AAV on a one-year deal, Daniels is operating on a genuinely team-friendly agreement for a fourth-year player who earned Most Improved Player and All-Defensive First Team honors in 2025—a pairing that signals both tangible improvement and elite two-way responsibility. His 2025-26 season production of 11.9 PPG, 6.8 RPG, and 5.9 APG across 76 games reflects meaningful offensive growth alongside the elite steal rate that anchored his All-Defensive credential, a trajectory that validates the cautious optimism dominating media coverage heading into the playoffs. For a 23-year-old guard still in the prime window of contractual leverage, carrying this kind of sub-$8M cap charge while delivering All-Defensive caliber defense and ascending ball-handling represents exceptional roster construction—the Hawks are extracting franchise-building production at replacement-level salary. The one-year structure introduces zero long-term risk and preserves Atlanta's flexibility, while the media consensus positions Daniels as a legitimate cornerstone piece whose availability is now considered newsworthy, a clear marker of his elevation from prospect to rotation cornerstone. The CVI grade reflects not just current value but the asymmetry between what Daniels is earning and the All-NBA trajectory analysts see forming—this is the kind of cap-friendly anchor that franchises build around during rebuild windows.
Performance Analysis
A
#9 of 147 Shooting Guards
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Dyson's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Dyson Compares at the Position
Dyson Daniels ranks 9th of 147 graded shooting guards by performance. That slots Dyson between Norman Powell (A) just ahead and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (A-) just behind.
Graded higher
Norman PowellMiami HeatADerrick WhiteBoston CelticsACollin SextonChicago BullsADyson DanielsA
Graded lower
Nickeil Alexander-WalkerAtlanta HawksTransaction History
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About this player
Dyson Daniels is a player in his 3rd NBA season listed at SG for the Atlanta Hawks. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Dyson Daniels, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index A+, Performance A, Sentiment A-.
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