Atlanta Hawks forward Dyson Daniels is not dealing with any injury. This news comes as a relief after a social media video showing Daniels with something on his right arm sparked concern among fans. The team's last official result was a heavy 89-140 loss to the New York Knicks on April 30, 2026, capping a difficult end to their season where they lost their final five games.
What is the latest on Dyson Daniels?
Brad Rowland shared an update on X to clarify the situation. "I know there is a social media video circulating with Dyson Daniels wearing something on his right arm that caused a bit of a stir," Rowland wrote. "Was told by a source this morning that there is no injury." Daniels recently participated in a minicamp with the Australian national team in early August without incident. All signs now point to him being fully ready for the start of Atlanta Hawks training camp, which begins soon. Fans can monitor the team's health on our dedicated injuries page throughout the preseason.
How did Daniels perform last season?
Dyson Daniels was a major contributor for the Hawks in the 2025-26 campaign. The 23-year-old appeared in 76 games, posting averages of 11.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. His defensive impact was immense, recording 2.0 steals per contest. He shot 51.7% from the field. For his efforts, Daniels was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team. This followed a spectacular first season in Atlanta where he made the All-Defensive First Team and won the Most Improved Player award.
What is the state of the Atlanta Hawks roster?
The Hawks had an exceptionally busy offseason reshaping their team. They signed veteran guard CJ McCollum to a contract extension and re-signed center Jock Landale. Through trades, they acquired Devin Carter from the Sacramento Kings, and brought in Aaron Wiggins and Lu Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder. They also added Ryan Nembhard from the Dallas Mavericks. In the 2026 NBA Draft, Atlanta selected Kingston Flemings, Zuby Ejiofor, and Henri Veesaar. The team's core moving forward is expected to be Dort, Wiggins, McCollum, Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Onyeka Okongwu. The likely starting lineup for next season features McCollum, Alexander-Walker, Daniels, Johnson, and Okongwu.
What are the expectations for the Hawks next season?
The Hawks are aiming to build on their playoff experience from last season, even though it ended in a first-round loss to the eventual champion New York Knicks. Atlanta was the only team to beat the Knicks twice in that 2026 postseason. CJ McCollum recently spoke about the team's mindset. "I don't compare ourselves to others," McCollum told HoopsHype. "Right now, it's about focusing on getting better individually and collectively. We can't control how other teams look." He emphasized focusing on intangibles, understanding coach Quin Snyder's schemes, and using their playoff experience as a springboard. The Hawks will open their 2026-27 regular season on the road against the Orlando Magic. You can view their full schedule and track their progress in our standings as the new year begins.
