Last year, Dyson Daniels had a breakout season that exceeded even the highest expectations set for him. He averaged 14.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.4 steals, and 3.0 steals per game last season, doubling his point total in route to winning the Most Improved Player award and second place in Defensive Player of the Year voting.
This development was key for the Atlanta Hawks, as Daniels was able to replace Dejounte Murray's two-way production while being a better fit next to Trae Young and Jalen Johnson. There is just one problem: it's time to pay Daniels.