Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Considered week-to-week
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McDaniels is week-to-week with left knee patella tendinopathy and a bone bruise, per Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com.
Including Monday's game versus Dallas, McDaniels is likely to miss at least Minnesota's next four contests with this timeline for a return. His absence should allow Kyle Anderson to play a fairly significant role in the frontcourt for the time being, with Terrence Shannon and Bones Hyland also being candidates for an expanded role.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Won't play Saturday
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McDaniels (knee) is out for Saturday's game against Detroit.
It's set to be a rare absence for McDaniels, who's sitting out for just the third time all season. With Ayo Dosunmu (calf) iffy for Saturday, Mike Conley, Bones Hyland and Kyle Anderson could all see meaningful playing time versus the Pistons.
McDaniels posted 25 points (10-17 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, two blocks and two steals over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 110-108 overtime victory over Houston.
McDaniels stepped up in the win and led Minnesota in scoring. He provided a much-needed boost without the services of Anthony Edwards, who is on the mend from a knee injury. Wednesday marked the first time McDaniels has reached the 20-point threshold since March 1.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Productive in win Sunday
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McDaniels finished Sunday's 102-92 victory over the Celtics with 19 points (8-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt), six rebounds and three assists over 33 minutes.
Even though this was the third time McDaniels didn't record a steal or a block in his last seven contests, fantasy managers will live with that if it means a bigger role offensively. Over his last four games, McDaniels is averaging 17.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.3 blocks per game while shooting 38.9 percent from deep. He should continue to see elevated offensive usage until Anthony Edwards (knee) is cleared to suit up again.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Thrives at both ends in loss
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McDaniels ended Friday's 108-104 loss to the Trail Blazers with 16 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and five steals in 40 minutes.
McDaniels has been turning things around offensively with five double-digit scoring performances over his last six games, but his real value lies in his ability to make an impact on both ends of the court. On that note, the five steals he notched Friday were a season-high mark for the six-year veteran. McDaniels is averaging 12.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game over his last six outings, so it's safe to say the slump he went through in early March is now a thing of the past.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Back on track Tuesday
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McDaniels amassed 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 116-104 win over the Suns.
McDaniels delivered arguably his best performance of the month, coming off a string of bad games. Including this effort, McDaniels has been outside the top 250 in seven games over the past two weeks, averaging 8.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.6 three-pointers. However, with Anthony Edwards (knee) sidelined for up to two weeks, McDaniels is going to need to be more aggressive, particularly on the offensive end. Look for him to continue to build momentum in what could be a favorable matchup against the Jazz on Wednesday.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Limited to 16 minutes
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McDaniels recorded two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 16 minutes during Sunday's 116-103 loss to Oklahoma City.
McDaniels picked up four quick fouls Sunday, limiting his overall workload. He shot the ball really well in his previous two outings and eclipsed 30 minutes in each of those games, so his fantasy managers can chalk Sunday's outing up as an off day.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Quiet outing in loss
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McDaniels registered six points (3-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 120-106 loss to the Lakers.
This was a dud by McDaniels' standards, but his fantasy managers can just chalk it up to an off night. Overall this season, McDaniels holds averages of 14.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.1 blocks and 1.4 three-pointers.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Chips in 16 in Tuesday's win
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McDaniels accumulated 16 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 117-110 victory over the Grizzlies.
The 25-year-old forward scored in double digits for a fifth straight game while pocketing at least one steal for a ninth straight contest. During that latter stretch, McDaniels is averaging 16.0 points, 5.3 boards, 2.7 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.7 blocks and 1.1 threes while shooting 56.7 percent from the floor.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Big night at both ends of court
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McDaniels provided 29 points (12-16 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists, five blocks and three steals in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 124-121 victory over the Trail Blazers.
The five made three-pointers tied his season high, while the eight combined blocks and steals were a new career high for McDaniels. The 25-year-old forward has been on a tear, both offensively and defensively, during the last couple of weeks. Over the last five games, he's averaging 18.8 points, 6.2 boards, 3.6 assists, 3.0 blocks, 2.0 threes and 1.8 steals while shooting 54.0 percent from the floor and 50.0 percent (10-for-20) from beyond the arc.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: All-around production in win
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McDaniels accumulated 21 points (7-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 133-109 win over the Trail Blazers.
McDaniels was impactful on both sides of the floor in a big win against Portland. It was his third game this season with at least six rebounds and six assists. On defense, he collected two steals and two blocks, reflecting his status as one of the league's top defenders.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Held in check
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McDaniels notched two points (1-4 FG), two rebounds and one steal over 28 minutes during Sunday's 115-96 loss to the Clippers.
McDaniels has been remarkably quiet in two straight appearances, as he's totaled eight points, three rebounds and two assists in 50 minutes in back-to-back losses for Minnesota. Sunday also marked just the second time the sharpshooter has failed to attempt a shot from beyond the arc. McDaniels has been one of the league's hottest shooters from distance so far this season, so it seems only a matter of time before he gets back on track.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Quiet in blowout loss
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McDaniels had three points (1-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 28 minutes during Sunday's 111-85 loss to the Warriors.
McDaniels recorded one of his worst offensive showings of the season, turning the ball over four times and converting just one of his eight field-goal attempts. Prior to Sunday, McDaniels had recorded an impressive 10-game stretch averaging 17.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.1 blocks and 1.4 threes on a 41.2 percent clip across 33.4 minutes, so fantasy managers hope he can return to that form as Minnesota takes on the Warriors in a rematch Monday.
McDaniels had 23 points (7-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes during Saturday's 126-123 loss to the Spurs.
McDaniels scored double digits for the eighth straight game, dropping at least 20 points for the 10th time this season. Coming off a breakout campaign during the 2024-25 season, McDaniels has been able to maintain that momentum, averaging 15.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 three-pointers and 2.1 combined steals-plus-blocks through his first 41 regular-season appearances.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Swats three shots in win
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McDaniels posted 12 points (5-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 104-103 win over San Antonio.
For the third time this campaign, McDaniels recorded at least three blocks for the Timberwolves. He's in the midst of a stellar two-way season, posting averages of 14.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.9 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers across 38 regular-season contests.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Efficient performance vs. Cleveland
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McDaniels finished Thursday's 131-122 win over the Cavaliers with 26 points (11-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two steals over 38 minutes.
Four of the Timberwolves' five starters scored at least 20 points during Thursday's win, with McDaniels finishing as the team's second-leading scorer behind Julius Randle (28 points). It was the ninth time this season that McDaniels scored 20 or more points, and he tied a season high with three triples. He has averaged 15.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.3 threes and 2.3 steals over 31.9 minutes per game over four outings in January.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Strong showing in win
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McDaniels supplied 19 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 122-94 win over the Heat.
McDaniels continues to impress as an all-around fantasy asset for the Timberwolves. For the season, McDaniels is on pace to return sixth-round value in nine-category formats with averages of 14.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.9 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers in 31.7 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Quiet in lopsided defeat
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McDaniels supplied eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one block over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 126-102 loss to the Hawks.
McDaniels more or less went down with the ship during Wednesday's rout, logging his second-fewest minutes of the season. The defensive-minded forward still had a solid month of December overall, having averaged 13.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocks in 32.1 minutes per contest across 13 games.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Could return Christmas Day
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McDaniels (oblique) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets.
McDaniels was unable to play against the Knicks on Tuesday, but the questionable tag gives him a chance to return for Christmas Day. If he's unable to play, then Mike Conley would likely remain in the Timberwolves' starting lineup alongside Donte DiVincenzo. In nine games since Dec. 2, McDaniels has averaged 14.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 threes and 1.0 steals over 33.4 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Tallies 21 points in win
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McDaniels recorded 21 points (7-19 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Sunday's 117-103 win over the Kings.
Sunday marked the seventh time in 2025-26 that McDaniels has scored at least 20 points. Four of those have come when Anthony Edwards (foot) has been unavailable, like he was Sunday. McDaniels was cooling down a bit after a hot start to the campaign, but he remains productive while averaging 13.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.6 blocks per tilt over his last 10 games.
