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12. April 2026
Won't play against Miami
Daniels (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Heat.
Analyse
Daniels and several other Hawks players will not play in Sunday's regular-season finale in order to rest up before the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. The 2022 first-rounder will end the regular season averaging 11.9 points, 5.9 assists, 6.8 rebounds and 2.0 steals over 33.2 minutes per game. Zaccharie Risacher, Corey Kispert, Keaton Wallace and Buddy Hield are all poised to operate in elevated roles against Miami.
11. April 2026
Iffy for regular-season finale
Daniels is listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Heat due to a left great toe sprain.
Analyse
Daniels may have picked up the injury during the Hawks' 124-102 win over the Cavaliers on Friday, when he played 29 minutes and finished with 13 points, 12 assists, 10 rebounds and two steals for his second triple-double of the regular season. If Daniels is unable to play Sunday, then Jonathan Kuminga (knee), Corey Kispert and Zaccharie Risacher would be candidates to enter the Hawks' starting lineup.
11. April 2026
Triple-doubles in win
Daniels totaled 13 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, 12 assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Friday's 124-102 win over the Cavaliers.
Analyse
Daniels recorded his second triple-double of the season, helping Atlanta to an important victory. The win ensures the Hawks will enter the playoffs as either the fifth or sixth seed. As for Daniels, this performance continued what has been a strong campaign, during which he has been a top-50 player while averaging 11.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 2.0 steals.
9. April 2026
Bright spot in loss
Daniels accumulated 12 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 122-116 loss to the Cavaliers.
Analyse
Daniels was a bright spot for the Hawks as they dropped to 45-35 on the season. With 75 games played, Daniels holds fourth-round value in nine-category formats with 11.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 2.0 steals.