Daniels' playmaking has drastically improved in Trae Young's absence. Could they be better without Ice Trae?
Through the first month of the 2025 NBA season, the Atlanta Hawks have gotten off to a surprisingly strong start. Despite their early-season hurdles, most notably Trae Young and his MCL injury, the Hawks have climbed to a 9-6 record, sitting in sixth place in the Eastern Conference.
In nine games without Trae Young, this Hawks team has shown more offensive stability than expected.