Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Posts 13 points in win
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McDaniels provided 13 points (5-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 29 minutes during Monday's 112-100 victory over the Bucks.
McDaniels struggled with his efficiency, converting just five of his 14 field-goal attempts while failing to record a steal or block. He also played fewer than 30 minutes for the first time since the season opener. Despite the relatively quiet showing, McDaniels has scored in double figures in all eight appearances this season and remains a useful contributor across multiple categories.
McDaniels recorded 23 points (11-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 127-101 win over the Clippers.
McDaniels made the most of his expanded offensive role Friday, delivering his best scoring output of the season and his first game with at least 20 points, while also contributing in other areas. McDaniels is enjoying an excellent start to the season and has embraced a more prominent role on offense early on. He's scored at least 14 points in each of his six appearances and is averaging 17.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists and a combined 1.7 steals-plus-blocks thus far.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Solid all-around effort in defeat
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McDaniels contributed 19 points (8-18 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and four assists across 35 minutes in Wednesday's 119-114 loss to the Warriors.
McDaniels attempted 18 shots, reflecting increased offensive involvement with Anthony Edwards (knee) unavailable. However, he connected on just one of eight three-point attempts and recorded no steals or blocks, limiting his overall fantasy production, especially given how much impact he usually has on the defensive end of the court. His seven rebounds and four assists were encouraging, and the additional scoring opportunities could boost his value while Minnesota adjusts to Edwards' absence, but he needs to do a better job on the defensive end. He hasn't recorded a steal in four games and has just five blocks in five contests. Still, he's averaging 15.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Another strong two-way performance
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McDaniels provided 14 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 31 minutes during Sunday's 117-94 victory over the Raptors.
McDaniels continued his strong start to the season, providing ample contributions on both ends of the floor. Through the first three games, he has averaged 15.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.3 three-pointers and 2.7 combined steals and blocks. Now playing as the full-time power forward, it isn't surprising to see his rebound and block numbers increasing. Assuming nothing much changes, he should be locked in for a potential top 50 season.
McDaniels had 15 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 30 minutes during Friday's 115-93 victory over Orlando.
McDaniels was productive on both ends of the floor, helping Minnesota to its second straight comfortable victory. Through two games, it's clear that McDaniels is going to play a key role for the Timberwolves, both on offense and defense. While there will almost certainly be an element of inconsistency, McDaniels should settle in as a plug-and-play mid-round asset moving forward.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Sniffs double-double in win
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McDaniels delivered 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-0 FT), eight rebounds, an assist and three steals across 29 minutes in Wednesday's 131-106 win over the Heat.
McDaniels opened the campaign with an encouraging combination of scoring, rebounding and defensive production, ending just two boards away from a double-double and also making his presence felt as a defensive asset. His 17 points came on unusually efficient shooting, but maintaining that offensive output could be difficult with Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball commanding significant usage. However, his eight rebounds and three steals highlight the peripheral contributions that can sustain his fantasy value even when his scoring opportunities fluctuate on a per-game basis.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Agrees to one-year extension with MIN
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McDaniels agreed to a one-year, $40 million extension with the Timberwolves on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
McDaniels will now be under contract with Minnesota through the 2029-30 season, earning $124 million over the life of his deal. The 26-year-old forward could see an uptick in usage this season with Julius Randle no longer around, and he'll be a reliable source of stocks, making him an attractive draft-day target.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: In line to play Wednesday
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McDaniels (rest) is expected to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Heat.
McDaniels and most of the Timberwolves' projected regular-season rotation sat out Friday's preseason finale, though he should be back in the lineup Wednesday. The 26-year-old forward is coming off the best year of his career in 2025-26, averaging 14.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks across 31.7 minutes per contest in 73 regular-season appearances.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Resting Friday
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McDaniels (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Bulls, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
McDaniels will join several other key Timberwolves players on the inactive list Friday. However, he should be good to go by Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Heat.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Drops 22 points in preseason win
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McDaniels tallied 22 points (8-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes in Monday's 122-104 preseason win over the Knicks.
McDaniels was sharp from beyond the arc, knocking down all but one of his attempts from downtown. The forward has converted four triples in back-to-back appearances, with Monday marking his first time eclipsing the 20-point mark in preseason play. McDaniels is coming off a strong 2025-26 regular season in which he averaged 14.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks across 73 games. The 26-year-old could see a slight uptick in usage this year with Julius Randle traded to the Nets.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Starting Monday
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McDaniels (rest) will start against the Knicks in Monday's preseason game.
McDaniels skipped Saturday's exhibition against the Heat for maintenance purposes, but he'll be back in action Monday evening. It'll be interesting to see if McDaniels can take a leap as a scorer this season with Julius Randle no longer around.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Drains four triples
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McDaniels finished with 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt), three rebounds, one steal and one block in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 123-112 preseason loss to Indiana.
McDaniels delivered an efficient performance from beyond the arc while contributing defensively. His ability to provide perimeter shooting alongside his usual defensive production should help maintain his value in Minnesota's starting lineup.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Sharp in preseason win
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McDaniels supplied nine points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 15 minutes in Monday's 116-97 preseason win over the Bucks.
McDaniels looked sharp in Minnesota's preseason opener Monday. With Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball headlining a star-studded Timberwolves' backcourt in 2026-27, McDaniels should find plenty of open looks from beyond the arc after shooting a career-high 41.2 percent from deep last regular season.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Could shift to small forward
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McDaniels could shift back to small forward following Minnesota's agreement with Jonathan Kuminga.
McDaniels currently sits atop the depth chart at power forward, but Kuminga was reportedly recruited to start at the position alongside McDaniels, Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball and Rudy Gobert. McDaniels' playing time should remain secure due to his defensive versatility, though the additions of Kuminga and Ball could result in fewer offensive opportunities.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Larger role incoming?
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McDaniels appears positioned for an even larger role after Minnesota acquired LaMelo Ball while retaining its defensive core, according to Cholo Magsino of Yahoo Sports.
The versatile forward was reportedly considered off-limits in trade discussions and remains one of the organization's foundational pieces alongside Edwards. Ball's playmaking ability could create more scoring opportunities for McDaniels, particularly as a cutter and transition threat. His defensive responsibilities should remain substantial.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Struggles in Game 6 loss
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McDaniels logged 13 points (4-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, three assists and one block across 23 minutes during Friday's 139-109 loss to the Spurs in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
McDaniels struggled with his efficiency from the field in Friday's loss as the Timberwolves connected on just 37.7 percent of their field-goal attempts. It was a disappointing end to the postseason, but it doesn't take away from the step that McDaniels took during the 2025-26 campaign. He finished the regular season averaging a career-high 14.8 points per game while connecting on 41.2 percent of his three-point attempts. Per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, the Timberwolves will likely reshape their roster around Anthony Edwards this offseason, and if that means moving on from Julius Randle, then McDaniels could take on an even larger role.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Nets 14 points in crucial win
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McDaniels notched 14 points (6-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and six rebounds in 41 minutes during Sunday's 114-109 victory over the Spurs in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
McDaniels' production has suffered since Anthony Edwards' return to action, and a below-average shooting night kept him in check during Game 4. Despite the downtick, McDaniels has demonstrated a solid floor throughout the postseason, averaging 16.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 10 playoff contests.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Needs 22 shots to score 17 points
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McDaniels contributed 17 points (5-22 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 40 minutes during Friday's 115-108 loss to San Antonio in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
McDaniels couldn't get his shot to drop, opening the game with five straight bricks, and he was just missing a lot of shots he traditionally makes. Ayo Dosunmu also had a tough offensive outing, finishing with 11 points (4-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal and four turnovers in 32 minutes off the bench.
McDaniels recorded 16 points (7-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Monday's 104-102 win over San Antonio in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
McDaniels continues to deliver offensively for the Timberwolves this postseason, putting up at least 12 points in seven games thus far on top of his excellent defense. Overall, the forward has averaged 17.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 36.0 minutes per game while shooting 49.5 percent from the floor during the 2026 playoffs.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Takes command in Game 6
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McDaniels supplied 32 points (13-25 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 45 minutes during Thursday's 110-98 victory over Denver in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
McDaniels stepped up in a big way to help the Timberwolves close out the series. He shot the basketball with confidence, especially down the stretch, as he drilled several key field goals in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter to secure the victory. McDaniels also recorded his second double-double of the series by grabbing double-digit boards. He'll continue to be a key piece of the puzzle in the next round against San Antonio, even if Anthony Edwards (knee) is cleared to return.
