{"id":800855,"date":"2026-07-15T01:28:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T01:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/800855\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T01:28:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T01:28:15","slug":"nba-hopeful-dash-daniels-to-make-fresh-start-after-leaving-melbourne-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/800855\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA hopeful Dash Daniels to make fresh start after leaving Melbourne United"},"content":{"rendered":"

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NBA hopeful Dash Daniels has left Melbourne United, but will remain in the NBL next season.<\/p>\n

Daniels, a NBL Next Star, the brother of NBA guard Dyson Daniels and one of the country\u2019s best young prospects, has opted for a fresh start, the mutual decision to part after an encouraging rookie season with United.<\/p>\n

\"EmergingEmerging NBL star Dash Daniels has opted to leave Melbourne United.Getty Images<\/p>\n

\u201cI have nothing but respect for Melbourne United. It\u2019s a highly professional organisation from top to bottom, and I\u2019ve valued every part of my journey with the club,\u201d Dash Daniels said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited for what\u2019s ahead, but I\u2019ll always look back on my time with Melbourne United with amazing memories and true appreciation.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The defensive-orientated, 196cm guard has been linked with a move to cross-town rivals South East Melbourne Phoenix, while there has also been interest from interstate clubs.<\/p>\n

His ultimate aim is to follow his older brother Dyson into the NBA. Dyson was a starting guard for the Atlanta Hawks last season, having signed a four-year, $153.5 million rookie contract extension.<\/a><\/p>\n

Dash Daniels, 18, was initially considered a high draft pick in this year\u2019s NBA draft, but pulled out in late April. ESPN has him slated as the No.40 pick in next year\u2019s NBA draft \u2013 should he enter.<\/p>\n

Liam Santamaria, the NBL\u2019s general manager of Next Star recruitment, said the league was working with Daniels to find him a new home.<\/p>\n

\u201cFollowing discussions with all parties, we believe this is the best path forward for everyone involved,\u201d Santamaria said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe would like to thank Melbourne United for supporting Dash\u2019s development across the past 18 months. They are a first-class organisation with a strong track record in developing young talent. Dash has grown significantly during his time with Melbourne and, thanks largely to that great work, I\u2019m confident he is well-placed for a strong second season as a Next Star.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"DashDash Daniels represented the Boomers at last year\u2019s FIBA Asia Cup.Getty Images<\/p>\n

Daniels had 11 starts in 35 games last season. While he averaged only 4.2 points per game, he had a 14-point outing against the New Zealand Breakers in round one, and nine points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals against the Phoenix in round two.<\/p>\n

An elite defensive hound, much like Dyson who has been dubbed \u201cThe Great Barrier Thief\u201d by US commentators, Dash became more of a rotation player as United\u2019s season progressed, and still has much work to do on his shooting technique.<\/p>\n

The addition of NBA veteran Joe Ingles meant Daniels\u2019 minutes could have been squeezed next season under new United coach Jacob Chance.<\/p>\n

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United chief executive Nick Truelson said the club enjoyed working with Daniels.<\/p>\n

\u201cDash\u2019s time with United was the result of a fantastic commitment from the club and the Daniels family across multiple years to best prepare the guard for his ultimate goal of making it to the NBA,\u201d Truelson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cDash regularly showcased his growing skill set at both ends of the floor, which is a testament to his readiness to contribute at the senior level, and the strength of the Next Star program.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chance is at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, looking to lure two perimeter players and a big man to finalise United\u2019s roster.<\/p>\n

Former NBA centre Jesse Edwards could return, having averaged 13.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks a game last season.<\/p>\n

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