The pain of Murray’s limited availability, meanwhile, was only exacerbated by the rise of Dyson Daniels in Atlanta after the Pelicans included him in the Murray deal. As a Hawk, Daniels has emerged as a Defensive Player of the Year candidate. And his rise has been a source of tension in the organization this season, with Green facing questions internally about his perceived past preferences for playing pesky guard Jose Alvarado rather than Daniels. Yet it must be noted that there were whispers about Green being in danger during the Pelicans’ brutal 5-29 start … especially after New Orleans had brought in former Hornets head coach James Borrego as Green’s associate head coach. But he survived them. Green has been known known to hold significant support from Pelicans owner Gayle Benson.
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com
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Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Hawks rookie Zaccharie Risacher and third-year guard Dyson Daniels received their awards ahead of Sunday’s game against the Magic. Risacher won Rookie of the Month, while Daniels received Defensive Player of the Month. pic.x.com/VgoyM2bWKC – 1:00 PM
Hawks rookie Zaccharie Risacher and third-year guard Dyson Daniels received their awards ahead of Sunday’s game against the Magic. Risacher won Rookie of the Month, while Daniels received Defensive Player of the Month. pic.x.com/VgoyM2bWKC – 1:00 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
The All-Perimeter-Defense Teams are out!
Dyson Daniels, Lu Dort, Amen Thompson … and who else?
Let’s run through the 10 guys who made it.
Second Team: nytimes.com/athletic/62667…
First team: nytimes.com/athletic/62717… pic.x.com/WY5wKGBt6X – 11:17 AM
The All-Perimeter-Defense Teams are out!
Dyson Daniels, Lu Dort, Amen Thompson … and who else?
Let’s run through the 10 guys who made it.
Second Team: nytimes.com/athletic/62667…
First team: nytimes.com/athletic/62717… pic.x.com/WY5wKGBt6X – 11:17 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Do you bring back the head coach? I don’t think they will.” @SayingMoore.
If Suns fire Mike Budenholzer, here’s a name if he becomes available: Pelicans coach Willie Green.
Former Suns assistant.
Has Devin Booker’s respect.
Knows culture.
From Detroit like team owner Mat pic.x.com/RshvMgMWhD – 11:00 AM
“Do you bring back the head coach? I don’t think they will.” @SayingMoore.
If Suns fire Mike Budenholzer, here’s a name if he becomes available: Pelicans coach Willie Green.
Former Suns assistant.
Has Devin Booker’s respect.
Knows culture.
From Detroit like team owner Mat pic.x.com/RshvMgMWhD – 11:00 AM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
If Dyson Daniels sits Sunday, he will finish with 229 steals in 76 games, a 3.0 average.
His 229 steals is the most steals in the NBA since the late 1900s.
(John Stockton, 244 steals, 1992) pic.x.com/qmzjBNeBdL – 9:32 PM
If Dyson Daniels sits Sunday, he will finish with 229 steals in 76 games, a 3.0 average.
His 229 steals is the most steals in the NBA since the late 1900s.
(John Stockton, 244 steals, 1992) pic.x.com/qmzjBNeBdL – 9:32 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Oh noooo… Dyson Daniels just gifted Philly fans a 5-piece chicken nuggets from CFA. – 8:30 PM
Oh noooo… Dyson Daniels just gifted Philly fans a 5-piece chicken nuggets from CFA. – 8:30 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Philly’s shot clock ran out while Dyson Daniels on the floor trying to recover a loose ball. Refs called jump ball instead and the Hawks bench flew out of their seats in irritation. Hawks won the jump ball. – 8:27 PM
Philly’s shot clock ran out while Dyson Daniels on the floor trying to recover a loose ball. Refs called jump ball instead and the Hawks bench flew out of their seats in irritation. Hawks won the jump ball. – 8:27 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Pelicans injury update:
Jose Alvarado (Right Calf Soreness) is available for tonight’s game
Karlo Matkovic (Left Hamstring Soreness) is OUT – 6:26 PM
Pelicans injury update:
Jose Alvarado (Right Calf Soreness) is available for tonight’s game
Karlo Matkovic (Left Hamstring Soreness) is OUT – 6:26 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
On #TheATeam – we’re talking about #Rockets Amen Thompson for Defensive Player of the Year. Is this the NBA All-Defensive First Team?
Amen Thompson
Evan Mobley
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Draymond Green
Dyson Daniels
@SportsTalk790 pic.x.com/GbzBhsmBSQ – 3:51 PM
On #TheATeam – we’re talking about #Rockets Amen Thompson for Defensive Player of the Year. Is this the NBA All-Defensive First Team?
Amen Thompson
Evan Mobley
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Draymond Green
Dyson Daniels
@SportsTalk790 pic.x.com/GbzBhsmBSQ – 3:51 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Atlanta Hawks star @TheTraeYoung says ROY, DPOY and MIP belong to two players, and that’s Zaccharie Risacher and Dyson Daniels: “I love Draymond Green to death, but he’s not Dyson as far as what he’s doing on defense.” #haynesbriefs
Full EP: youtube.com/watch?v=VvB1pE… pic.x.com/L1ivdWKHIv – 11:15 AM
Atlanta Hawks star @TheTraeYoung says ROY, DPOY and MIP belong to two players, and that’s Zaccharie Risacher and Dyson Daniels: “I love Draymond Green to death, but he’s not Dyson as far as what he’s doing on defense.” #haynesbriefs
Full EP: youtube.com/watch?v=VvB1pE… pic.x.com/L1ivdWKHIv – 11:15 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Last four players with over 225 steals in a season:
Gary Payton
Scottie Pippen
John Stockton
Dyson Daniels
Elite company. pic.x.com/MB4rKYuhUE – 7:53 AM
Last four players with over 225 steals in a season:
Gary Payton
Scottie Pippen
John Stockton
Dyson Daniels
Elite company. pic.x.com/MB4rKYuhUE – 7:53 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Dyson Daniels vs Nets:
10 PTS
9 REB
9 AST
3 STL
MIP? pic.x.com/4j7fcKbN8H – 9:54 PM
Dyson Daniels vs Nets:
10 PTS
9 REB
9 AST
3 STL
MIP? pic.x.com/4j7fcKbN8H – 9:54 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Dyson Daniels has come so close to notching his first career triple-double.
Daniels has 10p/9r/9a
Hawks call timeout with 3:23 to play in the game. Krejci, Keaton Wallace, Dom Barlow looked ready to check in. – 9:50 PM
Dyson Daniels has come so close to notching his first career triple-double.
Daniels has 10p/9r/9a
Hawks call timeout with 3:23 to play in the game. Krejci, Keaton Wallace, Dom Barlow looked ready to check in. – 9:50 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Dyson Daniels has passed Allen Iverson for most steals in a season this century.
226 Dyson Daniels, 2025
225 Allen Iversion, 2003
217 Chris Paul, 2008
216 Chris Paul, 2009
191 Ricky Rubio, 2014 – 9:22 PM
Dyson Daniels has passed Allen Iverson for most steals in a season this century.
226 Dyson Daniels, 2025
225 Allen Iversion, 2003
217 Chris Paul, 2008
216 Chris Paul, 2009
191 Ricky Rubio, 2014 – 9:22 PM
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Atlanta Hawks PR: Dyson Daniels will finish the 2024-25 season with an NBA-best 229 total steals. He owns 98 more steals than the next closest player (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 131). His 98-steal lead is the largest for a No. 1 over No. 2 in NBA history, per Elias Sports. -via Twitter @HawksPR / April 13, 2025
What do you want to say about Defensive Player of the Year? It’s your last one.” Draymond Green: “Oh man, I think—put it in the bag. That’s what I think. Put it in the bag. Yours truly. That’s who I’m rocking with. Listen, I think Evan Mobley has had a great year. Dyson Daniels has had a great year. I think Zubac has had a great year. All those guys have had great years. I ain’t taking nothing away from them—and I see them on First-Team All-Defense. But I think DPOY should go to yours truly. I’ll take that.” -via YouTube / April 13, 2025
Atlanta Hawks: An @emoryhealthcare injury report for tomorrow’s game vs. Orlando: Dyson Daniels (rest): Questionable, Caris LeVert (right knee; injury management): Questionable, Georges Niang (rest): Questionable, Onyeka Okongwu (left knee; injury management): Questionable, Trae Young (right Achilles tendinitis; injury management): Questionable -via Twitter @ATLHawks / April 12, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans PR: Injury Update: Jose Alvarado (Right Calf Soreness) is available for tonight’s game Karlo Matkovic (Left Hamstring Soreness) is OUT -via Twitter @PelicansNBA / April 11, 2025
Anthony Chiang: The Pelicans’ long injury report for tonight’s game vs. Heat: Out: Brandon Boston, Bruce Brown, Jordan Hawkins, Herbert Jones, CJ McCollum, Yves Missi, Trey Murphy, Dejounte Murray, Kelly Olynyk and Zion Williamson. Questionable: Jose Alvarado and Karlo Matkovic. -via Twitter @Anthony_Chiang / April 11, 2025
Oleh Kosel: A Jose Alvarado assist to Keion Brooks seals it, Pelicans beat Hornets 98-94. New Orleans’ play improved immensely after halftime. Keion Brooks: 17 PTS, 8 REB; Antonio Reeves: 16 PTS, 4 3s; Kelly Olynyk: 13 PTS, 6 REB; Jose Alvarado/Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: 12 PTS EA -via Bluesky / March 30, 2025