Jaden McDaniels News, Rumors, Updates - Minnesota Timberwolves

Kevin Durant's season-high 39 points and clutch free throws lift Rockets over Timberwolves

Kevin Durant scored 39 points and made a season-best six 3-pointers to lead the Houston Rockets to a 110-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves

12 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Timberwolves' $136 million gamble looks better each passing day Jaden McDaniels has leveled up his play this season and is living up to his lofty contract.

3 DAYS AGO • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Timberwolves roll to 139-106 victory over Bucks without Edwards or Gobert

Julius Randle scored 29 points and the hot-shooting Minnesota Timberwolves never trailed in a 139-106 blowout of the Milwaukee Bucks

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Swats three shots in win 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.

Impact 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

T-wolves beat Cavaliers 131-122 behind Randle's 28 points, set season highs for shooting percentages

Julius Randle had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists to help the Minnesota Timberwolves hang on to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 131-122 for their fourth consecutive victory

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Efficient performance vs. Cleveland 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing in win 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Edwards has 26 points to help Wolves beat Heat 122-94

Anthony Edwards scored 26 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Miami Heat for the second time in four days, 122-94

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Records three steals McDaniels notched 12 points (3-4 FG, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists and three steals across 22 minutes during Sunday's 141-115 win over Washington.

Impact McDaniels has had quite the season in Minnesota. Across 34 regular-season appearances, he's returning seventh-round value in nine-category leagues on a per-game basis with 14.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.9 blocks and 1.4 three-pointers in 31.6 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves need Jaden McDaniels to live up to his lofty label Jaden McDaniels has been far too passive on offense for how he's viewed within the Wolves' organization.

JANUARY 4 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Quiet in lopsided defeat 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.

Impact 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 through 13 games.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson scores 34 points as Hawks roll past Timberwolves 126-102 to end 7-game losing streak

Jalen Johnson scored 34 points and the Atlanta Hawks overcame Anthony Edwards’ 30 points for Minnesota to beat the Timberwolves 126-102 and end a seven-game losing streak

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Bulls host the Timberwolves in cross-conference matchup

Chicago and Minnesota meet in non-conference action

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Thomas scores 30 points in return from hamstring injury as Nets top Timberwolves 123-107

Cam Thomas scored 30 points in his return after missing 20 games with a left hamstring strain, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-107

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Nikola Jokic breaks Steph Curry's record with 18 points in OT and Nuggets set mark with 27 OT points

Nikola Jokic set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Impactful in return McDaniels amassed 21 points (9-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 40 minutes during Thursday's 142-138 overtime loss to the Nuggets.

Impact McDaniels was efficient from the field Thursday, standing out for his best scoring production in his last four matchups. The 25-year-old logged 40 minutes on the court immediately after recovering from an oblique injury that forced him to miss one game. He may now continue to feature, leaving Mike Conley back on the second unit for future contests.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Christmas Day McDaniels (oblique) will be available for Thursday's matchup against the Nuggets.

Impact McDaniels will be back in action following a one-game absence. Prior to suffering the injury, he was averaging 15.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals in December.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Impact McDaniels is trending toward returning from a one-game absence due to a left oblique contusion. His return would likely result in Mike Conley reverting to a rotational role off the bench. McDaniels has taken on an expanded scoring role this season, averaging a career-high 15.0 points per game along with 4.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.4 threes, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks over 32.3 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Christmas Day McDaniels (oblique) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves' stance on Jaden McDaniels becomes crystal clear if rumors are true The Timberwolves might make a big trade, but don't expect Jaden McDaniels to go anywhere.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Won't play Tuesday McDaniels (hip) won't play Tuesday against the Knicks.

Impact McDaniels was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest. His next chance to play comes Christmas Day against the Nuggets. As for Tuesday, Bones Hyland, Mike Conley and Naz Reid could be more involved for Minnesota.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves vs. Knicks injury report: Jaden McDaniels, Jalen Brunson updates & more Both the Timberwolves and Knicks have some injuries ahead of Tuesday's game.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Listed as questionable McDaniels (oblique) is questionable for Monday's game against the Knicks.

Impact McDaniels left Sunday's game early and is dealing with a left oblique contusion. The questionable tag suggests that he'll be day-to-day going forward. Naz Reid could take on a larger role for Minnesota if McDaniels can't give it a go.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden McDaniels injured as Wolves take down Bucks for 9th win in 11 games It was far from pretty, but the Timberwolves won again and have jumped ahead of Houston in the standings.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • SI.COM

Edwards scores 24 as Wolves outlast Bucks 103-100 for their 9th win in 11 games

Anthony Edwards scored 24 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves rode timely 3-pointers from Donte DiVincenzo and Terrence Shannon Jr. to a 103-100 victory over Milwaukee on Sunday

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

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