Dyson Daniels’ agent, Daniel Moldovan, is using Jalen Suggs’ five-year, $150 million deal with the Orlando Magic ahead of last season as a comparison point as he discusses a contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks.
Daniels finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting in his breakout Most Improved Player season with the Hawks following his trade from the New Orleans Pelicans. Daniels also increased his offensive output from 5.8 points to 14.1 points per game.
The Hawks completed a five-year, $150 million extension with Jalen Johnson just ahead of the deadline in October 2024. Discussions between Daniels and the Hawks could similarly go down to the deadline.
Atlanta has an uncertain cap future because Trae Young has a $49 million player option for the 2026-27 season.
Moldovan also represents Josh Giddey, who was unable to agree to terms with the Chicago Bulls on an extension last offseason and had a prolonged restricted free agency.