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Tree crash on Atlanta home, traps man inside
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In northwest Atlanta, a man was trapped inside his home after a tree fell on top of it during the storms. It happened on North Avenue. Atlanta fire says the man inside was bound to a wheelchair and needed to be rescued.
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Why Atlanta Hawks Fans Should Be Excited About How Dyson Daniels is Playing For Team Australia
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The 2024 Summer Olympics are set to begin soon and while the Atlanta Hawks do not have a player suiting up for Team USA this Summer, they do have two players playing for other nations. Bogdan Bogdanovic is playing for Serbia and the recently acquired Dyson Daniels is playing for Australia. While Hawks fans know how good Bogdanovic is, they are starting to see what Bogdanovic might be able to bring to the team this upcoming season and that should have them very excited.
Daniels was the best player that the Hawks got back from New Orleans in the Dejounte Murray trade and has been lauded for his defensive ability. Hawks GM Landry Fields talked to the media after the Murray trade and said that Daniels defensive skills were one of the things they were intrigued by when they got him in the trade:
“His defensive versatility is something that really stands out. His shooting has gotten better, it is something that we think can get an uptick in him as time goes on with his development. So, we are able to help him stay the course defensively and then give him some offensive adjustments there.”
Hawks GM Landry Fields had a lot of good things to say about Dyson Daniels:
“His defensive versatility is something that really stands out” pic.twitter.com/lDqxHSHuPN — jackson caudell (@jacksoncaudell) July 10, 2024
So far during the Olympic exhibition games, Daniels is showing why he might be a critical part of the Hawks future. While Daniels is already an elite defender, his ability to be a consistent shooter has come into question. This summer, Daniels has been a good three-point shooter while not losing a step on defense.
During the exhibition games for Team Australia, Daniels has averaged 10 PPG, 2.8 RPG, and 3.2 APG, as well as three steals per game. He is shooting 49% from the field and 40% from three and if those numbers hold up, the Hawks have to be ecstatic about what Daniels could bring to the team this season. Daniels just had his best game when Australia faced France, as he scored 14 points on 6-9 shooting from the floor and 2-4 from three. He also had five steals and five assists.
Dyson Daniels vs France today:
14 points / 5 assists / 2 rebounds The newest Atlanta Hawk making a MASSIVE impact on the international stage 🦅 pic.twitter.com/8TWtaG6bn2 — #InSnyderWeTrust (@dlee4three) July 21, 2024
FIVE STEALS ‼️
6/9 from the floor
2/4 from three
Now, Daniels has to prove that he can do this at the NBA level next season, but there is enough evidence out there that he can. I think that Daniels and his skill set is a perfect fit next to Trae Young and the Hawks should explore starting him next to their starting point guard. Young has never had an elite perimeter defender like Daniels by his side and as long as Daniels can shoot at this level and stay on the floor, the Hawks defense can go from abysmal to much better.
A looming question ahead of next season will be whether the Hawks start Daniels alongside Young or bring him off the bench. An argument could be made for either Zaccharie Risacher or Bogdan Bogadanovic to start next to Trae at the two-guard spot, but Daniels would bring the best defense. Bogdanovic was tremendous off the bench last season and should remain in that role in my opinion while Risacher could start next to Daniels and Young.
Daniels saw action in 61 games (16 starts) during the 2023-24 season, posting career highs of 5.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 steals in 22.3 minutes. He scored 10-or-more points in a career-best 13 games during the 2023-24 campaign, netting a career-high 17 points against the Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 12.
A 2024 Panini Rising Star, Daniels recorded 1.4 steals per game during the 2023-24 campaign, the 10th-most in the NBA, and owned a .341 steal percentage last season, ranking fifth in the league (min. 50 GP). He recorded a career-high six steals at Utah on Nov. 25, becoming the only second-year player to swipe at least six steals in a single game this past season and one of only two first-or-second year players to do so, joining Victor Wembanyama. He recorded all six steals in the first half, tied for the most steals in a single half in the NBA this past season and tied for the second-most steals in a single half in New Orleans history.
Selected eighth overall in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Pelicans, the 6-7 guard owns career averages of 4.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 20.0 minutes in 120 games (27 starts). Prior to the Pelicans, he spent the 2021-22 season with the NBA G League Ignite, where he was named to the 2022 Clorox Rising Stars roster.
Acquiring Daniels has gone under the radar around the league, but it could end up making a huge difference for the Atlanta Hawks.
Atlanta, GA
Usher's nonprofit getting reading for Disruptivator Summit in Atlanta
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Getting ready for Usher’s New Look summit
Usher’s New Look nonprofit is getting ready to host its 25th annual Disruptivator Summit this week in Atlanta.
ATLANTA – Usher’s New Look nonprofit organization is set to host its 25th annual Disruptivator Summit this week in Atlanta. This notable event will bring together 400 teens from 15 states for an academic and leadership conference.
In preparation for the summit, a dedicated team of volunteers has packed hundreds of swag bags for the attending students. These bags are filled with unique donations from the nonprofit’s partners around the world.
The summit aims to advance the program’s mission of breaking down barriers that prevent teens from graduating high school and college. According to Davis, “New Look” stands out as the only program globally that follows its students for ten years.
The summit will take place at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, starting tomorrow and running through Friday.
Atlanta, GA
Braves News: Atlanta Signs Whit Merrifield, Michael Harris II Injury Update, More
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I think it is fair to suggest Monday was better than Sunday.
But it still was not too good of a day.
The Braves offense went back into hibernation as Reynaldo Lopez had one of his worst starts of the season in a 4-1 loss to the Reds. Atlanta has now lost three straight games as they are struggling out of the game in the second half of the season.
Of course, the biggest news of the day happened this morning when it was announced that Atlanta signed veteran utility man Whit Merrifield to a major league contract. The goal for Merrifield will be to serve as a versatile bench piece for the Braves. He will likely be the back up option to Nacho Alvarez Jr., who made his MLB debut on Monday. Unfortunately, Merrifield had a bit of a scare after injuring his finger before the game on Monday. He should be good to go showed no fracture.
Braves News
Michael Harris II is remaining active working his way back from his hamstring injury. However, at this time, there is still no timetable for his return:
#Braves CF Michael Harris II continues to run but has not graduated to a full sprint yet.
He told me the left hamstring feels good and he’s just trusting the process and team’s timing to ramp back up. Obviously, wants to avoid any and all potential setbacks.
— Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) July 22, 2024
In a bit more positive news, Austin Riley left the game on Monday due to his wife going into labor. Nothing but the best to the Rileys and the new arrival.
As mentioned over the past 24 hours and now more than official, to make room for Alvarez and Merrifield, the Braves optioned Eli White to AAA, placed Albies on the 10-day injured list, and designated Forrest Wall for assignment.
The Battery Power Mid-Season Top 30 countdown has arrived, with the honorable mentions and prospects ranked 25-30 available to enjoy.
Stephen Tolbert looks at the Braves pursuit of outfield help at the trade deadline.
Atlanta has now signed 19 of the 20 members of its 2024 draft class.
The Braves unveiled the official logo for the 2025 All-Star game.
MLB News
It appears that both the Cubs and Rays could be a few other teams that will look to sell at this year’s trade deadline based on how the next week goes.
MLB.com looks at a trade candidate at each position that could make sense for several buyers looking to add to their rosters.
The Dodgers designated starter James Paxton for assignment.
Francisco Lindor hit two home runs in the Mets win over the Marlins.
Tarik Skulbal pitched well for the Tigers as trade rumors continue to grow around him.
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