JADEN MCDANIELS #3 - POWER FORWARD - MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
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#3 - POWER FORWARD - MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
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Timberwolves lock up rising star with $40 million deal ahead of NBA season | Sporting News The Minnesota Timberwolves have made a major $40 million commitment to Jaden McDaniels, sending a strong message about their championship pl...
OCTOBER 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Agrees to one-year extension with MIN McDaniels agreed to a one-year, $40 million extension with the Timberwolves on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
In line to play Wednesday McDaniels (rest) is expected to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Heat.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Friday McDaniels (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Bulls, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

An even more versatile Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes shape as the Thunder bid to get back on top

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has focused on increasing his versatility and conditioning over the summer
OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press
Drops 22 points in preseason win 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.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Monday McDaniels (rest) will start against the Knicks in Monday's preseason game.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Won't suit up Saturday McDaniels (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Impact McDaniels and several other Timberwolves players -- including LaMelo Ball (rest) and Anthony Edwards (rest) -- will be idle for Saturday's preseason contest. McDaniels' next opportunity to play is Monday against New York.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels give the Timberwolves a high defensive floor There is some concern about the Timberwolves' defense taking a step back. However, the duo of Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels should negate...
OCTOBER 10 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
LaMelo Ball will help Jaden McDaniels make an offensive jump LaMelo Ball's elite playmaking can help Jaden McDaniels reach another level on offense, which will benefit the Timberwolves.
OCTOBER 8 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
Drains four triples 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.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Sharp in preseason win 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.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Timberwolves utilizing Jaden McDaniels' off-ball defense can help him level up Jaden McDaniels isn't just an elite perimeter defender; he's an elite off-ball roamer. And the Timberwolves are now set to unleash his full...
SEPTEMBER 30 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
Jaden McDaniels believes this could be Anthony Edwards' MVP year and it's easy to see why Jaden McDaniels believes Anthony Edwards can win MVP this season, and with Minnesota’s new-look roster, there are plenty of reasons to belie...
SEPTEMBER 29 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Anthony Edwards is all smiles after a position switch and a fun summer with his T-wolves teammates

Anthony Edwards carried a heavy burden for the Minnesota Timberwolves last season while playing point guard and being limited to a career-low 61 games by injuries
SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press
Anthony Edwards' All-Star goal for Jaden McDaniels isn't as crazy as it may sound During media day, Anthony Edwards said that he wants to see Jaden McDaniels become an All-Star this season. While this might sound far-fetch...
SEPTEMBER 28 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
Timberwolves should make $87 million Jaden McDaniels commitment on October 1 Jaden McDaniels is eligible for a two-year, $87 million contract extension on October 1, and the Timberwolves should be ready to sign on the...
SEPTEMBER 27 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
Timberwolves need to back up their belief in Jaden McDaniels with actions The Timberwolves clearly believe in Jaden McDaniels, but they need to match this belief with giving him more shot-creation duties.
SEPTEMBER 25 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
Jaden McDaniels is a better player than Julius Randle despite ESPN's rankings ESPN's NBA Rank 2026 places Julius Randle two players ahead of Jaden McDaniels. However, McDaniels is clearly a more valuable player in a wi...
SEPTEMBER 24 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
Jaden McDaniels is finally starting to get the recognition he deserves Jaden McDaniels impacts winning at a high level. Timberwolves fans have long realized this, and now the mainstream community is starting to...
SEPTEMBER 22 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
Spurs should pounce on Jaden McDaniels after Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball experiment fails The Spurs could have a fascinating trade opportunity if the Timberwolves reshape their roster, with Jaden McDaniels emerging as a potential...
SEPTEMBER 19 • AIRALAMO.COM
Ranking the top 10 small forwards in the NBA: where does Jaden McDaniels stack up with the league's best? Jaden McDaniels has developed into one of the NBA’s premier two-way forwards, but where does he rank among the league’s best small forwards?
SEPTEMBER 17 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
Timberwolves are wisely prioritizing Jaden McDaniels over Jonathan Kuminga Chris Finch has made it sound like Jaden McDaniels will have a bigger role in the Timberwolves' offense, and that's the right call.
SEPTEMBER 15 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
Nate Ament needs to follow in Jaden McDaniels' footsteps to maximize his NBA career Nate Ament has some shades of Jaden McDaniels in his game, and the Bucks rookie needs to lean into his McDaniels-level defensive upside.
SEPTEMBER 15 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
Timberwolves empowering Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels as leaders is a needed change The Timberwolves lost some veteran players this offseason. Thus, the younger guys will now need to blossom further without them.
SEPTEMBER 12 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM
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