It’s rare when a guard wins Defensive Player of the Year, so where do you feel you are in the conversation, and what’s your case? Dyson Daniels: I feel like it’s a big man’s award. If you look at the big men in the NBA today, usually the past few years, it’s been a big man in that conversation who protects the rim and gets blocks. Obviously, before Wemby (Victor Wembanyama) … [Read more...] about Dyson Daniels on DPOY: ‘I feel like it’s a big man’s award’
Caris LeVert: I’d love to re-sign with Atlanta
You mentioned having more of an opportunity here in Atlanta. When you look at free agency, what will you be looking for? Caris LeVert: We’ll see. I love this situation that I’m in right now. I love this team. The staff has welcomed me with open arms. I didn’t really know Quin (Snyder) previously before coming here. Obviously, I’ve admired his style from afar for a long time. … [Read more...] about Caris LeVert: I’d love to re-sign with Atlanta
Trae Young: This season more about leading young guys than wins and losses
What’s it been like being the leader on this team with young guys around you in Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, and Zaccharie Risacher? Trae Young: It’s not new territory for me. People probably know that this isn’t the first time I’ve been a part of a team with young guys and where they wanted me to lead. I think this is really what they wanted me to do this year. Not focus on … [Read more...] about Trae Young: This season more about leading young guys than wins and losses
Trae Young on Dyson Daniels: ‘I look forward to continuing to build with him because he’s got a bright future’
How has it been for you playing with Dyson Daniels, a Defensive Player of the Year candidate, in the backcourt? Trae Young: It’s been fun building a rapport with Dyson. He’s a great young player who’s a smart player. Our games are very mirrored, like opposite, in a long of ways, and I feel like that’s where we can help each other when we’re on the court with each other. I look … [Read more...] about Trae Young on Dyson Daniels: ‘I look forward to continuing to build with him because he’s got a bright future’
Clint Capela leaving Hawks this summer?
After being benched in favor of Onyeka Okongwu and dangled in trade talks before the deadline, the early expectation is Hawks center Clint Capela will sign elsewhere in unrestricted free agency this summer, league sources told HoopsHype.Source: HoopsHype What’s the buzz on Twitter? Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto Story: Trae Young discussed Atlanta’s future. Reporting on … [Read more...] about Clint Capela leaving Hawks this summer?