Who have you studied on defense to help model your game after? Dyson Daniels: I watched a lot of Marcus Smart when he won Defensive Player of the Year. In my early stages, when I was in New Orleans, I watched Jaden McDaniels and how he uses his length. If you go way back, I looked at Michael Jordan, who was really good with his hands. I like to play defense my way, be in the … [Read more...] about Dyson Daniels studied Michael Jordan, Marcus Smart, Jaden McDaniels, Lu Dort defensively
Clint Capela leaving Hawks this summer?
After being benched in favor of Onyeka Okongwu and dangled in trade talks before the deadline, the early expectation is Hawks center Clint Capela will sign elsewhere in unrestricted free agency this summer, league sources told HoopsHype. … [Read more...] about Clint Capela leaving Hawks this summer?
Dyson Daniels on DPOY: ‘I feel like it’s a big man’s award’
It’s rare when a guard wins Defensive Player of the Year, so where do you feel you are in the conversation, and what’s your case? Dyson Daniels: I feel like it’s a big man’s award. If you look at the big men in the NBA today, usually the past few years, it’s been a big man in that conversation who protects the rim and gets blocks. Obviously, before Wemby (Victor Wembanyama) … [Read more...] about Dyson Daniels on DPOY: ‘I feel like it’s a big man’s award’
Caris LeVert: I’d love to re-sign with Atlanta
You mentioned having more of an opportunity here in Atlanta. When you look at free agency, what will you be looking for? Caris LeVert: We’ll see. I love this situation that I’m in right now. I love this team. The staff has welcomed me with open arms. I didn’t really know Quin (Snyder) previously before coming here. Obviously, I’ve admired his style from afar for a long time. … [Read more...] about Caris LeVert: I’d love to re-sign with Atlanta
Trae Young: This season more about leading young guys than wins and losses
What’s it been like being the leader on this team with young guys around you in Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, and Zaccharie Risacher? Trae Young: It’s not new territory for me. People probably know that this isn’t the first time I’ve been a part of a team with young guys and where they wanted me to lead. I think this is really what they wanted me to do this year. Not focus on … [Read more...] about Trae Young: This season more about leading young guys than wins and losses