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JULY 23, 2024 • SI.COM

Dealt to Atlanta Daniels, Larry Nance and two first-round picks were traded from the Pelicans to the Hawks for Dejounte Murray, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact As expected, the Hawks have dealt one of their two backcourt starters, now shifting to a younger look after drafting Zaccharie Risacher with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. It's easy to forget Daniels was selected with the No. 8 pick in 2022, as he struggled to find consistent minutes due to injury and an influx of win-now talent on New Orleans' roster. Daniels, at 6-foot-7, 199 pounds, is a versatile on-ball defender who can disrupt players across the board. On offense, he's shown playmaking upside, but he struggles shooting the ball. It's not a perfect fit next to Trae Young, but it's the right player to take a chance on during a soft rebuild.

JUNE 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 12, 2024 • NBA.COM

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MAY 17, 2024 • NBA.COM

Will play Tuesday Daniels (knee) will be available for Tuesday's game against Portland.

Impact Daniels will shed his questionable tag after battling some left knee soreness. There's no word of any restrictions heading into tipoff, so presumably, Daniels will see his usual allotment of minutes.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with left knee soreness Daniels (left knee soreness) is questionable to play Tuesday versus Portland.

Impact Daniels diagnosis of left knee soreness is notable context after the 21-year-old was sidelined for the majority of February and March following meniscus surgery on his left knee. The Pelicans could opt to proceed with caution in his workload, so Daniels' status will need to be monitored.

APRIL 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to second unit Daniels will come off the bench Sunday versus Phoenix while Zion Williamson (finger) re-enters the starting lineup.

Impact Daniels is averaging 12.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 23.0 minutes across his last two contests off the bench. Notably, Naji Marshall (shoulder) is unavailable Sunday due to a shoulder injury, vacating the 20.7 minutes he is average through his past six appearances.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting lineup Daniels will move into the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Spurs, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Zion Williamson (finger) is being held out Friday, so the Pelicans will roll with a smaller lineup. Daniels is a solid stream for fantasy managers in need of assists, rebounds and defensive stats.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strong effort in loss, ejected late Daniels provided 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and two steals over 21 minutes before getting ejected from Wednesday's 117-108 loss to the Magic.

Impact Daniels came up just one point shy of his season high. He's played well since returning from a 21-game absence. In his last three appearances, he's averaged 9.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.0 steals in 19.0 minutes. He should continue to see elevated minutes and usage while Brandon Ingram (knee) is sidelined. Daniels, along with Herbert Jones and Trey Murphy, were ejected with seven seconds left to go in the loss after arguing with an official.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Settling in nicely Daniels registered nine points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Monday's 124-111 loss to the Suns.

Impact Daniels skyrocketed from 11 to 25 minutes of action in his second game back following meniscus surgery. He would have finished with six assists if not for a Trey Murphy missed dunk in transition as well. Daniels' momentum puts him on track to play a sizable role while Brandon Ingram (knee) is inactive.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 11 minutes in return Daniels closed Saturday's 104-92 loss to the Celtics with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 11 minutes.

Impact Saturday's contest marked the first time Daniels saw the court since Feb. 9 after undergoing meniscus surgery on his left knee. Before his 21-game absence, Daniels was averaging 21.9 minutes off the bench, and the 2022 first-round pick will look to work his way back to that level of playing time heading into the postseason.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Daniels (knee) is available for Saturday's game versus the Celtics, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Daniels has been upgraded from probable to available Saturday after missing New Orleans' last 21 games due to a left knee injury. However, the 20-year-old guard will likely operate under a minutes restriction.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Saturday Daniels (knee) is probable for Saturday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Daniels is expected to suit up in an NBA game for the first time since Feb. 9. He recently returned to action in the G League, posting 22 points, seven steals, six assists and a rebound in 24 minutes for the Birmingham Squadron on Wednesday. The second-year wing will likely be limited to a minor bench role if he gets the green light Saturday.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Thursday Daniels (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact Daniels will miss a 21st straight game Thursday as he continues his recovery from meniscus surgery on his left knee, but he appears to be nearing a return to action for the Pelicans. The second-year player was able to see game action Wednesday with the Pelicans' G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron. In 24 minutes with the Squadron, Daniels notched 22 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven steals, six assists and one rebound across 24 minutes in a 115-99 loss to the Oklahoma City Blue. The Pelicans likely don't want him to play consecutive days and will keep him out Thursday, but Daniels could be back in action for Saturday's matchup with the Celtics. With Brandon Ingram (knee) in danger of missing the rest of the regular season, Daniels could have the opportunity to take on a sizable rotational role once he's back in action and fully reconditioned.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Daniels (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact Daniels hasn't played since Feb. 9 while recovering from meniscus surgery but recently went to the G League as part of his rehab, so he's making progress. However, it remains unclear when he'll be cleared for game action. Daniels' next chance will come versus Boston on Saturday.

MARCH 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to work with G League club The Pelicans assigned Daniels (knee) to the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Tuesday.

Impact Daniels hasn't played since Feb. 9 while recovering from knee surgery, but he'll have a chance to work with the G League club in the coming days. He'll be available for Birmingham's game against the Blue on Wednesday, and he appears to be trending toward a return to game action for the parent club in the near future.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Daniels (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Daniels continues to recover from left knee surgery and hasn't played since Feb. 9. The team hasn't released an official return timetable since saying he'd be re-evaluated in four weeks in mid-February.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Daniels (knee) is out for Sunday's game versus the Pistons.

Impact Daniels' absence streak will extend to 19 games Sunday while recovering from left knee surgery. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with the Thunder.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out against Miami Daniels (knee) won't play in Friday's game versus the Heat.

Impact Daniels will miss his 18th straight game Friday while recovering from left knee surgery. However, the 20-year-old guard has returned to practice and appears to be nearing a return to action.

MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Daniels (knee) was able to go through a full practice Monday, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Despite Daniels' availability Monday, coach Willie Green stressed that the Pelicans will continue to be cautious with the guard. Based on Green's comments, it's likely that Daniels won't return to action until at least March 26 when the Pelicans return home to face the Thunder.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets shots up Monday Daniels (knee) was spotted getting shots up following Monday's practice, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.

Impact Daniels underwent successful surgery in mid-February to address a meniscus tear in his left knee and was expected to miss at least a month. While he was getting shots up, the second-year wing was stationary and working on floaters in the lane, suggesting he has a long way to go before he's cleared for game action.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes successful surgery The Pelicans announced Thursday that Daniels underwent a successful meniscectomy on his left knee and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.

Impact Daniels suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee recently and will be sidelined at least a month following his procedure. While Thursday's update offers slightly more clarity regarding his return timetable, a better idea of his status should come into focus once he's re-evaluated. He could be in the mix to return late in the regular season or for a potential postseason run, but Jordan Hawkins and Jose Alvarado are candidates to see increased work while Daniels is sidelined.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels diagnosed with a torn meniscus

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels has been diagnosed with a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • Associated Press