Dyson Daniels posts 9 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists against Brooklyn

Fantasy basketball: Daniels added a season-high six steals on Saturday, but his minutes and shot attempts remained typical and the overall line was ordinary.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 8, 2026

Dyson Daniels posted nine points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, six steals and one block across 31 minutes as a starter in Atlanta's 124-121 home win over Brooklyn on Saturday, November 7. He shot 4-9 from the floor and 1-2 from the free-throw line without a three, adding two turnovers.

The six steals were a season high, but Daniels played his usual 31 minutes and took nine shots, in line with his previous 10 games (30.1 minutes, 9.9 points). His season averages now sit at 9.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 2.9 steals across 11 games. He ranks 62nd overall with strong defensive specialist value in nine-category leagues and projects for 31.4 fantasy points per game in default points scoring, though his 15.2 per cent usage and 48.3 per cent true shooting limit his upside.

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Dyson Daniels

The six steals stood out on Saturday, but the rest of the line was close to what Daniels delivered over his previous 10 games: 6.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 2.6 steals and 0.3 blocks in 30.1 minutes. His role has not changed, with all 11 starts this season coming in similar minute allotments and modest shooting volume. The 15.2 per cent usage rate and 48.3 per cent true shooting keep his scoring output low, though the defensive statistics and peripheral contributions give him value in nine-category formats.

Atlanta has one game left this week, Saturday on the second night of a back-to-back, then no games next week. Daniels remains a steady contributor for managers who need steals and can absorb poor shooting percentages, but nothing from this outing suggests his role is expanding. Hold him where rostered and expect similar production when the Hawks return to action.

What to do

• Hold Dyson Daniels in nine-category leagues for his defensive production and peripheral statistics.

• Expect Daniels to continue delivering steals and assists in roughly 30 minutes per game as a starter.

• Keep Daniels benched or out of streaming consideration in points leagues where his modest scoring and poor shooting percentages limit his value.

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