Jaden McDaniels
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November 22, 2025
Rips away four steals in loss
McDaniels recorded 13 points (5-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists, four steals and one turnover in 40 minutes during Friday's 114-113 loss to the Suns.
Analysis
McDaniels was excellent in his return from a one-game absence, as he put the clamps on Devin Booker and helped hold him to 4-for-18 shooting for a season-low 16 points. This was McDaniels' third straight game with multiple steals and his sixth multi-steal performance of the season. The 25-year-old forward is off to the best start of his career, posting top-40 numbers behind averages of 17.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.7 triples, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game.
November 21, 2025
Available to play
McDaniels (wrist) will be available for Friday's game in Phoenix.
Analysis
McDaniels should see his usual minutes in his return from a one-game absence. With McDaniels back in action, Mike Conley will likely head back to the second unit, and Jaylen Clark's minutes could dip a bit.
November 21, 2025
Iffy for Friday
McDaniels (wrist) is questionable for Friday's game against the Suns.
Analysis
McDaniels is in danger of missing his second straight game due to a left wrist sprain. The team could have a better idea of his availability following Friday's morning shootaround.
November 19, 2025
Ruled out Wednesday
McDaniels (wrist) won't play Wednesday against the Wizards.
Analysis
McDaniels will sit out for the first time this season. The Timberwolves are calling his injury a sprain, but the fact that he was listed as questionable suggests that he will be day-to-day moving forward. With McDaniels out, Naz Reid could take on a larger role, and Jaylen Clark is a candidate to see more minutes.
November 18, 2025
Questionable with wrist sprain
McDaniels (wrist) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis
McDaniels is at risk of missing his first game of the campaign. Naz Reid appears to be the most likely option to take on a larger role if McDaniels cannot give it a go Wednesday, while Jaylen Clark would be in line for a bump in minutes.
November 18, 2025
Cashes trio of threes in win
McDaniels supplied 15 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block over 23 minutes during Monday's 120-96 win over the Mavericks.
Analysis
McDaniels attempted his fewest shots of the season Monday but remained efficient and contributed in multiple areas during the Timberwolves' blowout win. The forward started the year strong and has continued his breakout stretch, averaging 17.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks over the past eight games. A major driver of the 25-year-old's offensive surge has been his outside shooting, as he's knocked down 52.1 percent of his three-point attempts through 14 games this season.