Dyson Daniels Pushes Hawks to 7-4 Start
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-121 on Saturday as Daniels posted a historic early-season stat line.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Basketball
Dyson Daniels has recorded 108 points, 79 rebounds, 60 assists, and 32 steals through 11 games this season. The Atlanta Hawks won Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets 124-121 to reach a 7-4 record.
Why it matters
Daniels is the first player since Scottie Pippen in 1994 to reach at least 100 points, 75 rebounds, 50 assists, and 30 steals through 11 games of a season. His all-around production gives Atlanta a steady contributor as it builds a four-game winning streak.
Daniels's 2.9 steals per game and 5.5 assists per game lead the early-season numbers. Through 11 games he has totaled 32 steals and 60 assists, while averaging 9.8 points and 7.2 rebounds.
The players
Dyson Daniels
Daniels is an Atlanta Hawks guard who won the NBA Most Improved Player award and earned a spot on the All-Defensive First Team in the 2024-25 season.
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an NBA franchise based in Atlanta, currently holding a 7-4 record this season.
The details
Daniels finished the Brooklyn Nets game with nine points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and six steals, scoring eight of those points in the paint. Earlier this season he recorded seven steals in a 128-81 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
Timeline
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Hawks beat Nets 124-121 as Daniels finished with nine points.
Monday, November 9, 2026: Hawks host Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Season Trajectory
Daniels's early pace matches the all-around production Scottie Pippen posted with the Chicago Bulls in 1994, the last player to reach this statistical benchmark through 11 games. If sustained, it would put him in Defensive Player of the Year conversations.
Daniels's combined steals and assists make him a valuable fantasy option in leagues that score defensive categories. Fans can track the Hawks' next home game against the Lakers on Monday to see whether the production holds.
The takeaway
Daniels's all-around production shows how a wing who defends multiple positions and creates for teammates can affect both ends of the floor. Readers tracking fantasy or team outlooks should watch whether his steals and assists hold up through the Hawks' upcoming stretch.
What happens next
The Hawks host Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Further reading
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