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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Considered week-to-week
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McDaniels is week-to-week with left knee patella tendinopathy and a bone bruise, per Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com.
Including Monday's game versus Dallas, McDaniels is likely to miss at least Minnesota's next four contests with this timeline for a return. His absence should allow Kyle Anderson to play a fairly significant role in the frontcourt for the time being, with Terrence Shannon and Bones Hyland also being candidates for an expanded role.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Ruled out for Monday
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McDaniels (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Dallas.
McDaniels will miss a second consecutive contest due to a left knee issue, and it's not an encouraging sign that he's being ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. His next chance to play will come Thursday in Detroit. With Anthony Edwards (knee) and Ayo Dosunmu (calf) both listed as questionable, Jaylen Clark and Terrence Shannon could continue seeing increased playing time.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Won't play Saturday
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McDaniels (knee) is out for Saturday's game against Detroit.
It's set to be a rare absence for McDaniels, who's sitting out for just the third time all season. With Ayo Dosunmu (calf) iffy for Saturday, Mike Conley, Bones Hyland and Kyle Anderson could all see meaningful playing time versus the Pistons.
McDaniels posted 25 points (10-17 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, two blocks and two steals over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 110-108 overtime victory over Houston.
McDaniels stepped up in the win and led Minnesota in scoring. He provided a much-needed boost without the services of Anthony Edwards, who is on the mend from a knee injury. Wednesday marked the first time McDaniels has reached the 20-point threshold since March 1.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Productive in win Sunday
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McDaniels finished Sunday's 102-92 victory over the Celtics with 19 points (8-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt), six rebounds and three assists over 33 minutes.
Even though this was the third time McDaniels didn't record a steal or a block in his last seven contests, fantasy managers will live with that if it means a bigger role offensively. Over his last four games, McDaniels is averaging 17.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.3 blocks per game while shooting 38.9 percent from deep. He should continue to see elevated offensive usage until Anthony Edwards (knee) is cleared to suit up again.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Thrives at both ends in loss
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McDaniels ended Friday's 108-104 loss to the Trail Blazers with 16 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and five steals in 40 minutes.
McDaniels has been turning things around offensively with five double-digit scoring performances over his last six games, but his real value lies in his ability to make an impact on both ends of the court. On that note, the five steals he notched Friday were a season-high mark for the six-year veteran. McDaniels is averaging 12.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game over his last six outings, so it's safe to say the slump he went through in early March is now a thing of the past.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Back on track Tuesday
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McDaniels amassed 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 116-104 win over the Suns.
McDaniels delivered arguably his best performance of the month, coming off a string of bad games. Including this effort, McDaniels has been outside the top 250 in seven games over the past two weeks, averaging 8.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.6 three-pointers. However, with Anthony Edwards (knee) sidelined for up to two weeks, McDaniels is going to need to be more aggressive, particularly on the offensive end. Look for him to continue to build momentum in what could be a favorable matchup against the Jazz on Wednesday.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Limited to 16 minutes
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McDaniels recorded two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 16 minutes during Sunday's 116-103 loss to Oklahoma City.
McDaniels picked up four quick fouls Sunday, limiting his overall workload. He shot the ball really well in his previous two outings and eclipsed 30 minutes in each of those games, so his fantasy managers can chalk Sunday's outing up as an off day.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Quiet outing in loss
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McDaniels registered six points (3-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 120-106 loss to the Lakers.
This was a dud by McDaniels' standards, but his fantasy managers can just chalk it up to an off night. Overall this season, McDaniels holds averages of 14.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.1 blocks and 1.4 three-pointers.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Chips in 16 in Tuesday's win
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McDaniels accumulated 16 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 117-110 victory over the Grizzlies.
The 25-year-old forward scored in double digits for a fifth straight game while pocketing at least one steal for a ninth straight contest. During that latter stretch, McDaniels is averaging 16.0 points, 5.3 boards, 2.7 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.7 blocks and 1.1 threes while shooting 56.7 percent from the floor.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Big night at both ends of court
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McDaniels provided 29 points (12-16 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists, five blocks and three steals in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 124-121 victory over the Trail Blazers.
The five made three-pointers tied his season high, while the eight combined blocks and steals were a new career high for McDaniels. The 25-year-old forward has been on a tear, both offensively and defensively, during the last couple of weeks. Over the last five games, he's averaging 18.8 points, 6.2 boards, 3.6 assists, 3.0 blocks, 2.0 threes and 1.8 steals while shooting 54.0 percent from the floor and 50.0 percent (10-for-20) from beyond the arc.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Having best year as a scorer
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McDaniels logged 19 points (5-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 9-9 FT), six rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 135-108 loss to the 76ers.
McDaniels is known for his defense, but his offensive game is also growing. The sixth-year man is averaging the most points per game of his career so far (14.9). He failed to connect from three against Philadelphia but is still shooting 44.0 percent from deep this year.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: All-around production in win
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McDaniels accumulated 21 points (7-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 133-109 win over the Trail Blazers.
McDaniels was impactful on both sides of the floor in a big win against Portland. It was his third game this season with at least six rebounds and six assists. On defense, he collected two steals and two blocks, reflecting his status as one of the league's top defenders.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Held in check
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McDaniels notched two points (1-4 FG), two rebounds and one steal over 28 minutes during Sunday's 115-96 loss to the Clippers.
McDaniels has been remarkably quiet in two straight appearances, as he's totaled eight points, three rebounds and two assists in 50 minutes in back-to-back losses for Minnesota. Sunday also marked just the second time the sharpshooter has failed to attempt a shot from beyond the arc. McDaniels has been one of the league's hottest shooters from distance so far this season, so it seems only a matter of time before he gets back on track.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Strikes for 19 in Wednesday's win
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McDaniels totaled 19 points (8-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, four assists and two blocks in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 128-126 victory over the Raptors.
The 25-year-old forward saw his streak of games with at least 20 points end at three. McDaniels remains locked in from long distance, draining at least one three-pointer in 12 straight contests and averaging 16.9 points, 4.2 boards, 3.7 assists, 2.4 threes and 1.2 blocks over that stretch while shooting 53.2 percent from the floor and a sizzling 56.9 percent from beyond the arc.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Stays hot from deep Monday
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McDaniels registered 29 points (11-14 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 37 minutes during the Timberwolves' 137-128 loss to the Grizzlies on Monday.
McDaniels extended his streak of 20-plus-point tallies to three games Monday and finished as the Timberwolves' second-leading scorer behind Anthony Edwards (39 points). McDaniels' five three-pointers tied a season high he set against the Thunder on Thursday, and the sixth-year pro has gone 20-for-29 (69.0 percent) from three-point range over his last seven outings. Over that seven-game span, McDaniels has averaged 15.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 0.9 blocks over 32.3 minutes per game.
Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Hits for 20 in Saturday's win
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McDaniels totaled 20 points (8-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 34 minutes during Saturday's 131-114 victory over the Grizzlies.
The 25-year-old forward delivered at least 20 points for a second straight game, the first time since early November he's done that in consecutive contests. McDaniels has drained multiple three-pointers in four straight games and seven of the last 10, averaging 15.5 points, 4.5 boards, 3.7 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.2 blocks over that latter stretch while shooting a dazzling 56.1 percent from beyond the arc.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Locked in from downtown
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McDaniels contributed 21 points (8-11 FG, 5-5 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 31 minutes during Thursday's 123-111 win over the Thunder.
McDaniels impressed from beyond the arc Thursday, where he scored 15 of his 21 points. He's been incredibly successful when given opportunities from deep, hitting at a clip of 44.0 percent over 47 games so far this season.
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