Jaden McDaniels

Jaden McDaniels filled the stat sheet for the Timberwolves Friday night, dishing out five assists, recording one steal, grabbing six rebounds, blocking two shots, and scoring 23 points (8-19 FG, 2-7 3PT, 5-5 FT) in a 115-109 win over the Pelicans.

Fantasy Impact

McDaniels continues a steady stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out three or more assists, grabbing three or more rebounds, and scoring 13 or more points in each of his last five contests. The forward has offered head coach Chris Finch one of the more versatile options in a Minnesota starting five missing Anthony Edwards, averaging 17.1 points, 3.7 assists, and 6.2 rebounds per game while posting a 19.4% usage rate so far this season.

Jaden McDaniels filled the stat sheet for the Timberwolves Saturday night, dishing out three assists, recording two steals, grabbing three rebounds, and scoring 19 points (7-17 FG, 2-5 3PT, 3-4 FT) in a 121-111 loss to the Spurs.

Fantasy Impact

McDaniels continues a solid stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out three or more assists, grabbing three or more rebounds, and scoring 14 or more points in each of his last five games. The forward has remained one of the more stable options in a Minnesota starting five missing Anthony Edwards for head coach Chris Finch, averaging 17.3 points, 3.6 assists, and 6.0 rebounds per game while carrying an 18.6% usage rate so far this season.

Jaden McDaniels scored 14 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-1 FT) to go with six rebounds and three blocks in Sunday's 117-94 win over the Toronto Raptors.

Fantasy Impact

The Timberwolves were able to pick up another comfortable win over the Raptors on Sunday. McDaniels was a key contributor in that, scoring 14 points on good efficiency over the course of 31 minutes of action. Fantasy managers should expect him to continue to be reliable moving forward.

Jaden McDaniels scored 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-3 3PT) to go with eight rebounds and three steals in Wednesday's 131-106 win over the Miami Heat.

Fantasy Impact

The Timberwolves were able to pick up a blowout win over Miami on Wednesday, and McDaniels played a large part in that. He scored 17 points on great efficiency and fell just two rebounds shy of a double-double, all while contributing well on the defensive side of the ball as well. He should be considered a good fantasy option for the foreseeable future.

The Timberwolves and Jaden McDaniels agreed to a one-year, $40 million extension.

Fantasy Impact

McDaniels’ contract now runs through the 2029-30 season. He should take on an even bigger offensive role with Minnesota.