Jaden McDaniels
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December 26, 2025
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.
Analysis
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
Available for Christmas Day
McDaniels (oblique) will be available for Thursday's matchup against the Nuggets.
Analysis
McDaniels will be back in action following a one-game absence due to an oblique issue. Prior to suffering the injury, he was averaging 15.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals in December.
December 25, 2025
Trending toward playing Thursday
McDaniels (oblique) has been upgraded to probable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis
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 24, 2025
Could return Christmas Day
McDaniels (oblique) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis
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 23, 2025
Won't play Tuesday
McDaniels (hip) won't play Tuesday against the Knicks.
Analysis
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, Jaylen Clark, Bones Hyland, Mike Conley and Naz Reid could be more involved for Minnesota.
December 22, 2025
Listed as questionable
McDaniels (oblique) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis
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
Exits with hip injury
McDaniels won't return to Sunday's game against the Bucks due to left hip pain.
Analysis
McDaniels logged just nine minutes before leaving the game for good, finishing scoreless (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) with one assist and one rebound. In his absence, the Timberwolves will likely lean more on Naz Reid, Mike Conley and Bones Hyland to fill minutes alongside their starters. McDaniels can be considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.