The Atlanta Hawks and Dyson Daniels were able to come to terms on a rookie contract extension worth four years, $100 million hours before the deadline. After a strong year in his first season with the Hawks, Daniels was the Most Improved Player of the league and a Defensive Player of the Year candidate. Daniel led the league in steals and deflections, and was arguably the best perimeter defender last season.

Leading up to the deadline, there were rumors that Daniels was seeking five years , $150 million, but the Hawks were looking for a lower number. In the end, it looks like they were able to come to a common ground, as Daniels earns $25 million per year , and will have the chance to hit the open market once again at the age of 27.

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