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sports26 days ago•5 min saved

McDaniels sparks shorthanded Wolves as five-forward lineup seals series

Jaden McDaniels poured in a career-high 32 points as Minnesota, shorthanded by injuries to Anthony Edwards, Ayo Dosunmu and Donte DiVincenzo, leaned on a selfless, five-forward rotation to topple the Denver Nuggets in Game 6. McDaniels’ defense on Jamal Murray and Rudy Gobert’s on Nikola Jokic, plus improved ball protection, helped the Wolves win the series and advance to face San Antonio. Terrence Shannon Jr. added 24 points in the effort, underscoring a team-wide effort as Minnesota capitalized on its gritty, collective performance.

via MinnPost|

#bench-depth #denver-nuggets #jaden-mcdaniels

sports1 month ago•23 min saved

Wolves ignite playoff-grade surge with dominant Game 3 win over Nuggets

Timberwolves dominated Game 3, 113-96 at Target Center, flipping the series with a playoff-ready, fast-paced effort led by Jaden McDaniels, Donte DiVincenzo, and Ayo Dosunmu. Gobert locked down Jokic, Edwards and Randle faced early foul trouble, but Minnesota’s trio of wings carried the offense and pace, while Denver’s Aaron Gordon was sidelined, underscoring Minnesota’s bid to carry the momentum into the rest of the playoffs.

via MinnPost|

#basketball #jaden-mcdaniels #nba-playoffs

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

McDaniels Delivers on Warning as Wolves Roll Past Nuggets in Game 3

Jaden McDaniels backed up his post–Game 2 trash talk by fueling Minnesota's 113-96 Game 3 blowout of Denver, finishing with 20 points and 10 rebounds while lockdown defense helped hold Jokic to 7-for-26 as the Wolves dominated the paint (68-34). Ayo Dosunmu added 25 off the bench, and Anthony Edwards battled foul trouble but the performance gave Minnesota a 2-1 series lead; Denver shot a season-worst 34.1%. Game 4 is Saturday in Minneapolis.

via Sports Illustrated|

#jaden-mcdaniels #nba #nuggets

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

Timberwolves Defeat Lakers Amid LeBron's Uncertain Return

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 97-87 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, who were without LeBron James, in a game marked by offensive struggles from both teams. Jaden McDaniels was pivotal for the Wolves, contributing 18 points, nine rebounds, and five steals, helping to offset the team's offensive rust. The Wolves' defense was strong, forcing 22 turnovers from the Lakers, who shot just 38%. Despite offensive inefficiencies, the Wolves have won five of their last six games, focusing on a defense-first strategy.

via Star Tribune|

#defense #jaden-mcdaniels #los-angeles-lakers

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

Timberwolves Dominate Warriors for Fourth Consecutive Victory

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors 107-90, with Anthony Edwards leading the charge with 30 points and nine assists. The Wolves' defense was pivotal, forcing 21 turnovers and holding the Warriors under 100 points for the fourth consecutive game. Jaden McDaniels played a crucial role in defense, effectively limiting Stephen Curry's impact. Rudy Gobert contributed significantly with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Naz Reid's defensive plays helped secure the victory.

via Star Tribune|

#anthony-edwards #golden-state-warriors #jaden-mcdaniels

sports2 years ago•13 min saved

Timberwolves Dominate Nuggets in Blowout Victory

The Minnesota Timberwolves bounced back from a disappointing loss to the Atlanta Hawks with a dominant 110-89 victory over the defending champion Denver Nuggets. The Wolves' connected and disciplined defense held the Nuggets to a poor shooting performance, while Mike Conley's strong third quarter, despite battling food poisoning, helped secure the blowout win. Karl-Anthony Towns had a solid defensive showing against Nikola Jokić, frustrating the Nuggets star and limiting his impact. The Timberwolves' balanced offense and strong defensive effort propelled them to the victory.

via Canis Hoopus|

#denver-nuggets #jaden-mcdaniels #karl-anthony-towns

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Timberwolves Secure Jaden McDaniels with Lucrative Contract Extension

The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed forward Jaden McDaniels to a multi-year contract extension. McDaniels, who has played all three of his NBA seasons with the Timberwolves, has established himself as an elite perimeter defender and averaged career-highs in points and field goal percentage last season. He is known for his shot-blocking and steal abilities, and his performance off the bench in a playoff game set a franchise record.

via NBA.com|

#contract-extension #jaden-mcdaniels #minnesota-timberwolves

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

Timberwolves Dominate Mavericks in NBA Abu Dhabi Games Preseason Opener

The Minnesota Timberwolves started their preseason with a 111-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks, showcasing improved ball movement and offensive structure. Karl-Anthony Towns stood out with 20 points and displayed versatility in his scoring. The team utilized Rudy Gobert more effectively on offense, setting up his shots through drives and post-up plays. Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jaden McDaniels showed promise on the defensive end, while newcomers Shake Milton and Troy Brown Jr. impressed off the bench. The Timberwolves demonstrated depth and rebounding prowess, winning the rebounding battle and converting offensive rebounds into points. Overall, the team's strong performance offers optimism for the upcoming season.

via Canis Hoopus|

#jaden-mcdaniels #karl-anthony-towns #minnesota-timberwolves

sports3 years ago•9 min saved

"Timberwolves' Draft Strategy and Core Members Examined"

Minnesota Timberwolves Head Coach Chris Finch believes the team has a strong core and is looking to add the right pieces to it. The core includes Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels, who have one year left on their rookie contracts, and key rotation pieces Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. The team's two-big lineup with Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns has led to talks of Towns potentially leaving, but the author suggests giving the team one more healthy season before making any drastic moves.

via Canis Hoopus|

#anthony-edwards #jaden-mcdaniels #minnesota-timberwolves

sports3 years ago•6 min saved

All-Defensive Teams Announced: Who Made the Cut and Who Was Snubbed?

Jaden McDaniels, a forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves, was not selected for the NBA's All-Defensive teams despite being one of the league's most versatile and unique defenders. McDaniels led all wings in block rate, dropped opponents’ expected shooting at the rim by 7 percent, and spent the most time guarding All-Star players of any defender in the league. He finished a distant sixth among forwards, 41 points behind Toronto’s OG Anunoby, who was the last of four forwards to make the two teams. McDaniels took the snub in stride and plans to use it as motivation to improve his game in the offseason.

via The Athletic|

#all-defensive-teams #jaden-mcdaniels #minnesota-timberwolves

sports3 years ago•3 min saved

Timberwolves' McDaniels Injured, Gobert Suspended for Play-In Game Against Lakers

The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Los Angeles Lakers in the Play-In Tournament without Jaden McDaniels, who fractured his hand after punching a wall in frustration, and Rudy Gobert, who was suspended for striking teammate Kyle Anderson. Losing McDaniels is a significant blow for the Timberwolves, as he is their top perimeter defender and one of their best shooters. The Lakers signed Tristan Thompson and Shaquille Harrison to bolster their playoff roster.

via LakersNation.com|

#jaden-mcdaniels #lakers #play-in-game

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Rudy Gobert's Suspension and Timberwolves' Meltdown: NBA Drama Unfolds.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have suspended center Rudy Gobert for their play-in game against the Los Angeles Lakers after he threw a punch at teammate Kyle Anderson in a team huddle. The Timberwolves will also be without power forward Jaden McDaniels, who fractured his hand after punching a wall. Gobert publicly apologized and privately talked through the incident with Anderson, but the organization believed it had no choice but to suspend him for the crucial game against the Lakers.

via ESPN|

#jaden-mcdaniels #kyle-anderson #minnesota-timberwolves

sports3 years ago•3 min saved

Rudy Gobert Sent Home for Punching Teammate in Huddle

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was sent home after throwing a punch at teammate Kyle Anderson during a timeout in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The incident occurred shortly before halftime and Gobert's behavior on the bench was deemed unacceptable by the team's president of basketball operations. Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels also suffered a broken hand after punching a wall exiting the game. The tension between Gobert and Anderson spilled over to the halftime locker room, but teammates and veteran leader Mike Conley Jr. helped calm the situation. Gobert later apologized for his behavior on Twitter.

via The Athletic|

#jaden-mcdaniels #kyle-anderson #minnesota-timberwolves

sports3 years ago•4 min saved

Rudy Gobert's Punching Incident Causes Chaos for Timberwolves.

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the New Orleans Pelicans after Rudy Gobert was sent home for punching Kyle Anderson. Jaden McDaniels also suffered an injury after punching a wall.

via Star Tribune|

#jaden-mcdaniels #nba #pelicans

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

NBA Players Suffer Injuries During Game Altercation

Minnesota Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert was sent home after swinging at teammate Kyle Anderson during a timeout in Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Jaden McDaniels also fractured his right hand, which will have him sidelined indefinitely. The Timberwolves secured the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and will face the Los Angeles Lakers in the play-in matchup.

via ESPN|

#jaden-mcdaniels #minnesota-timberwolves #nba