Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Ties career high in loss
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McDaniels provided 26 points (9-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-7 FT), six rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 115-112 loss to the Nuggets.
The Timberwolves need nights like this from McDaniels if they hope to keep pace in the Western Conference. The Washington product is the best chance for the team to make up for Karl-Anthony Towns' (knee) absence, but he's struggled to stay consistent. The issue is exacerbated by Rudy Gobert's (ribs) absence, but McDaniels' effort shows that he is capable of shouldering a heavy load if shots are falling his way.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Sees 33 minutes
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McDaniels ended Monday's 114-104 victory over Utah with nine points (4-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 33 minutes.
Rudy Gobert (ribs) was sidelined and Naz Reid left this game early with a head injury, so McDaniels saw expanded minutes. His struggles continued, however, as he hasn't been able to generate much offensively in March. In his last nine appearances, McDaniels has shot 40.2 percent from the field and 22.9 percent from beyond the arc.
McDaniels ended with 10 points (5-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and two steals in 32 minutes during Sunday's 120-109 loss to the Lakers.
With Karl-Anthony Towns (knee), Rudy Gobert (hamstring) and Kyle Anderson (shoulder) sidelined, McDaniels failed to take advantage of extra opportunities and needed 17 shots to score 10 points. The defensive-minded forward should continue to get more offensive looks, but his poor shooting may mitigate any boost in fantasy value.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Drops season-high 26 in loss
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McDaniels closed Friday's 124-120 overtime loss to Sacramento with 26 points (9-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and one assist over 45 minutes.
The fourth-year forward wound up leading Minnesota in scoring on the night, in part due to Anthony Edwards (personal) leaving the game at halftime. McDaniels set new season highs in points and made three-pointers, and Friday's performance was the first time since Jan. 17 he'd topped 20 points. Despite a fairly consistent role in the rotation, the 23-year-old's production has been anything but -- in 12 games since the beginning of February he's scored in single digits six times, including a goose egg against the Trail Blazers on Feb. 13.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Turns in 17 points
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McDaniels closed with 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two steals across 28 minutes during Thursday's 128-91 win over Portland.
McDaniels' value as a fantasy target is a variance-filled proposition, as his numbers fluctuate nightly. He scored nine points in the first quarter, and Minnesota's 44-14 lead marked the most lopsided quarter of the season. The Timberwolves are running hot with four straight wins, and despite some rocky numbers, McDaniels has value as a consistent starter with the first unit.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Good to go against Portland
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McDaniels is available for Tuesday's game versus the Timberwolves.
McDaniels has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a left index finger sprain. McDaniels is averaging 9.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 29.0 minutes across his last five appearances.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Returns to injury report
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McDaniels is questionable for Tuesday's game against Portland due to a left index finger sprain.
McDaniels has been appearing on Timberwolves injury reports for the past week due to the finger sprain, but he has yet to miss a game. He posted 11 points (5-8 FG), one assist, one steal and one rebound across 25 minutes in Minnesota's win over the Clippers and likely would have seen more playing time in the fourth quarter if the game hadn't been a blowout. Assuming he didn't suffer a setback with the finger Monday, McDaniels should face no restrictions Tuesday if he's cleared to play.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Cleared for action
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McDaniels (finger) will play Monday versus the Clippers, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
McDaniels exited Thursday's game after spraining his left index finger, but the injury will not cost him any games. McDaniels is a critical addition to the Timberwolves' lineup as Minnesota attempts to slow down Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Questionable for Monday
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McDaniels (finger) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Clippers.
McDaniels left Thursday's game against the Bucks early due to a left index finger sprain that now has his status for Monday's game in question. If he is unable to go, Kyle Anderson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker are likely candidates to get extra minutes.
McDaniels suffered a left index finger sprain during Thursday's 129-105 win over the Bucks and wasn't able to return. He finished with eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds and two blocks in 19 minutes.
The severity of the injury isn't known, but the good news for Minnesota is that they are off until Monday's game against the Clippers. If McDaniels is unable to play Monday, Minnesota could turn to Kyle Anderson and Naz Reid to soak up some additional minutes at forward.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Held in check
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McDaniels finished Sunday's 111-90 victory over the Rockets with five points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 29 minutes.
McDaniels' streak of scoring in double figures ended at three, as he couldn't generate much offensively Sunday. He hasn't lived up to the offseason hype in fantasy basketball, as he's sitting outside the top-150 in nine-category formats due to muted production across the board. In 40 appearances, the forward holds averages of 10.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.3 three-pointers, 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Season-high 23 points in victory
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McDaniels supplied 23 points (8-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and one steal in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 124-117 victory over Detroit.
McDaniels connected on a trio of threes while finishing as one of three Timberwolves with 20 or more points and ending with a season-high scoring mark in a winning effort. McDaniels has surpassed the 20-point mark in four games this year, connecting on three or more threes in three of those four outings.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Scores 11 points in loss
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McDaniels closed Wednesday's 117-106 loss to the Pelicans with 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two assists, one block and two steals over 33 minutes.
McDaniels' final stat line was not impressive, but he was one of the few players who managed to score in double digits in a game where the Timberwolves struggled badly on the offensive end. He should remain relevant in fantasy due to his starting role on one of the best teams in the Western Conference, but he's also very inconsistent on a game-to-game basis, mainly due to the nature of his secondary role in an offense led by Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Suiting up Monday
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McDaniels (tailbone) will play Monday against Miami, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
McDaniels is active Monday after suffering a lower spine/tailbone bruise in Saturday's win over the Pacers. Playing on normal rest is a good sign for the 23-year-old, but there's a chance he isn't 100 percent after moving gingerly following the incident Saturday.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Listed as questionable
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McDaniels is questionable for Monday's game against the Heat due to a sacral contusion, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
McDaniels left Saturday's game against the Pacers after just 18 minutes due to the injury. If McDaniels is sidelined, Kyle Anderson, Troy Brown and Nickeil Alexander-Walker would be candidates for increased roles.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Will not return Saturday
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McDaniels will not return to Saturday's game against the Pacers due to a tailbone bruise. He finished with five points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound and one steal in 18 minutes.
McDaniels was uncomfortable on the court and wasn't moving around well. Presumably, he'll be day-to-day going forward with his status in the air for Monday's game against Miami. If McDaniels misses time, the Timberwolves will likely rely on Kyle Anderson, Troy Brown and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Available against Dallas
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McDaniels (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.
Minnesota will be thrilled to have both Anthony Edwards (hip) and McDaniels (ankle) back in action Thursday. McDaniels has missed the past eight games for the Timberwolves, so there's a good chance he'll have some restrictions. With Minnesota getting healthier, the fantasy value of Troy Brown and Nickeil Alexander-Walker is likely to trend down.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Iffy against Dallas
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McDaniels (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Mavericks.
McDaniels returned to action Tuesday after missing the previous eight games with an ankle injury but is in danger of missing Thursday's contest. Troy Brown and Nickeil Alexander-Walker will likely receive extended minutes if McDaniels is ultimately ruled out.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Active but not starting
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McDaniels (ankle) is active for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
McDaniels has missed the Timberwolves' last eight games while recovering from a sprained right ankle, and it appears the team is preparing to ease him back into action off the bench Monday. Troy Brown will enter the starting five at shooting guard with Anthony Edwards (hip) out of commission, bumping Nickeil Alexander-Walker to small forward.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Cleared for individual workouts
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McDaniels (ankle) was cleared to workout and participate in individual on-court activities Tuesday.
McDaniels is exactly two weeks removed from suffering a Grade 1 right lateral ankle sprain. He was initially diagnosed with a 2-3 week window to return to gameplay, so while he appears to be slightly behind in his recovery, McDaniels could ascend to five-on-five basketball activities throughout the coming week. Minnesota owns the top defensive rating in the league through 19 games, but McDaniels and Jordan McLaughlin (knee) both ramping up to return to action bodes well for the Timberwolves' rest-of-season outlook.
