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The Minnesota Timberwolves had a disappointing start to the Western Conference Finals as they lost Game 1 to the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night, 108-105. While it was a close game, it was a relatively frustrating outing for star Anthony Edwards, but it could be like that for the whole series according to former NBA player […]

Jaden McDaniels’ net worth in 2024 is $20 million. McDaniels is a starting forward and a defensive force for the Minnesota Timberwolves as he made the 2024 NBA All-Defensive Second Team. Let’s take a closer look at Jaden McDaniels’ net worth in 2024. What is Jaden McDaniels’ net worth in 2024?: $20 million (estimate) Jaden […]

Jaden McDaniels was tremendous to close out the Minnesota Timberwolves’ second-round series against the reigning NBA champs. The Denver Nuggets disrespected his jump shot by sagging way off of him. McDaniels took advantage late in the series, specifically in the must-win Games 6 and 7. The Wolves’ forward found his groove by hitting open shots […]

It was a Game-7-filled Sunday, and one of the matchups saw the Minnesota Timberwolves emerge victorious over the Denver Nuggets. Down by 20 at one point, the Timberwolves used a huge third-quarter rally to catch up and eventually overcome their foes. Following the game, Anthony Edwards gave praise to one of the team’s unsung heroes […]

Game 6 was not even close. It was the momentum shifter that the Minnesota Timberwolves needed to win over Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets. Everyone on Chirs Finch’s squad was executing flawlessly on offense. Their defensive coverages were also extremely tight by the end of this NBA Playoffs clash. While Anthony Edwards got a lot of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves saw their series lead against the Denver Nuggets evaporate, and it was an exceptional Game 4 performance from Aaron Gordon that helped pace the fightback. Jaden McDaniels then gave his two cents on what allowed the Nuggets big man to succeed. Gordon went on a tear in the Game 4 victory, making […]

After the first postseason sweep in franchise history, the Minnesota Timberwolves now turn their eyes to the defending champs. Of course, the Denver Nuggets are not an easy task. At times, Nikola Jokic appears to be an unsolvable problem. His passing vision makes doubling him nearly impossible. However, his strength and touch make him a […]

Prior to the Suns & Timberwolves facing off in the playoffs, ESPN Senior NBA Writer Zach Lowe took to his podcast The Lowe Post to speak about why the Timberwolves were at a distinct disadvantage in their first-round matchup. Despite being the third seed in the Western Conference and having a year that defied expectations, especially after […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves took a 2-0 series lead over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday with another decisive home win. And following the 105-93 victory, which included a big night from Minnesota wing Jaden McDaniels, a seemingly prophetic Anthony Edwards statement about McDaniels and Kevin Durant from year ago resurfaced. During the NBA All-Star weekend last […]

After a stellar playoff opener from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Game 2 became a prime opportunity for them to take a commanding lead in the first round. With the Phoenix Suns looking to turn their fortunes around, Minnesota came in ready to roll again. A bevy of stops out of the gate cemented ferocious 8-0 start […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been one of the most surprising squads in the NBA this year, and after their 111-98 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, they jumped back up to first place in the Western Conference heading into Saturday’s action. It was clear after the win that the Timberwolves were feeling themselves, […]

Looking to build their winning streak to four games, the Minnesota Timberwolves had a tough task in front of them on Friday night. With the Sacramento Kings in town, the Wolves faced off with one of their most fascinating matchups. Despite De’Aaron Fox being out for Sacramento, the Kings still ran wild to start the […]

Sunday night was a great night for NBA basketball as two Western Conference powerhouses met up in a highly-contested battle. The Minnesota Timberwolves welcomed the Los Angeles Clippers into Target Center with open arms. Ready to face off with a highly talented team, the Timberwolves came ready to play. Minnesota jumped out to an early […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves continued their short road trip on Tuesday with a battle against the Orlando Magic. Minnesota made it clear from the jump that they would not be denied in Orlando. Jumping out to an early lead, the visitors showed off all their might against a good Magic team. The Timberwolves took a 33-16 […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the NBA’s biggest surprise early on in the new campaign, as they have raced out to a 22-7 record, which is tops in the Western Conference currently. There have been many reasons for their success, but the continued growth of Jaden McDaniels is one of them, and he had some […]

Wednesday night was a battle between giants, literally, as the Minnesota Timberwolves traveled into Philly to take on the Philadelphia 76ers. As Minnesota is off to their best start in franchise history, a road win over a talented Sixers squad on the road would solidify everyone’s belief. With a trio of All-NBA caliber seven-footers ready […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves carried an impressive six-game winning streak into Louisiana as they took on the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. The Timberwolves had a chance to improve to seven straight wins, which would tie their season-best streak. Instead, Minnesota fell short, 107-121, as they were without Anthony Edwards after aggravating his hip injury […]

There are many reasons a neutral NBA fan can probably point to as to explain why the Minnesota Timberwolves are off to a 10-3 start and currently hold a first-place lead in the Western Conference standings. Anthony Edwards has taken another step towards superstardom, Rudy Gobert is an elite rim protector and the pieces are […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves topped the New Orleans Pelicans in a 121-120 thriller on Saturday night. Anthony Edwards scored 23 points before fouling out with 10 seconds left while guarding Brandon Ingram along the perimeter. But Ingram missed one of his two free throws, allowing Towns to put Minnesota in front. The Pelicans still had a shot to win […]

The NBA lowered the boom on the Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Jaden McDaniels for their antics on Tuesday. The league office also didn’t spare Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert one day after their fracas at Chase Center. Draymond Green received a hefty five-game suspension for his chokehold on Rudy Gobert in […]

The scuffle between Jaden McDaniels and Klay Thompson was the talk of the league. Things started to heat up immediately not even two minutes into the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves clash. Players like Rudy Gobert and Draymond Green got involved in the brawl which did not look good. But, Anthony Edwards had to […]

Taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves for the second time in three nights, the Warriors were looking to get back on track and improve to 2-0 in group play of this season’s inaugural in-season tournament. Already without Stephen Curry due to a knee injury and taking on the NBA’s top rated defense, the Golden State Warriors […]

Jaden McDaniels offered his take on his fight with the Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson on Tuesday. The Minnesota Timberwolves forward claimed he acted in self-defense, per The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski. “Jaden McDaniels: ‘I was just trying to crash for a rebound and he grabbed me by my collar. I was just trying to defend […]

It didn’t take long for the rematch between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves to become a heated affair. Literally just over a minute of game time has passed, and there Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels were, getting into a fiery altercation that proceeded to spark an outburst from Draymond Green, who decided that […]

So much for the Golden State Warriors facing their first telling test of the season without Stephen Curry. Less than two minutes into the Dubs’ in-season tournament matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night at Chase Center, Klay Thompson and Jayden McDaniels engaged in a fracas that resulted in both players as well as […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to build upon last season’s run to the playoffs. They held off the Oklahoma City Thunder in the play-in tournament to earn the eighth seed in the Western Conference before falling in five games to the Denver Nuggets. In order to do so, they’ll need continued development from promising young […]

After missing the season opener in Toronto, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels is out Saturday night against the Miami Heat. According to head coach Chris Finch, McDaniels is expected to remain day-to-day with a left calf strain. With McDaniels absent, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kyle Anderson will likely fill in at small forward in his place. […]

A five-year extension for a $136 million contract is huge for any rotational player with a probable star upside in the NBA. Jaden McDaniels had just recently received. It is safe to say that the Anthony Edwards-led Minnesota Timberwolves have a lot of faith in this young stud. Not only did they refuse to trade […]

After months of negotiations, the Minnesota Timberwolves and forward Jaden McDaniels have finally come to an agreement on a contact extension ahead of the start of the 2023-24 season. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, McDaniels and the T-Wolves have agreed to a five-year, $136 million extension that keeps him in Minnesota through the 2028-29 […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves 2023-24 season begins in Toronto to take on the Raptors on Wednesday, October 25th. As the anticipation builds, everyone wants to know what to expect from Minnesota this season. Here are our four bold  Timberwolves predictions ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season. *Watch NFL games LIVE with fuboTV (click for free trial)* […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves, coming off a strong 2021-22 season in which they almost made it to the second round by giving the Memphis Grizzlies hell in the 2022 NBA playoffs, may have rushed their roster-building process when they dealt away a few first-rounders as well as three important role players for Rudy Gobert. Now, instead […]

Growth presented itself to the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2022-23 season. Making the playoffs for the second straight year was a big accomplishment, as was seeing the growth of young, core talents such as Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels. Edwards is obviously the leader and face of the franchise after ascending to All-Star status, but […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have plenty of reason for optimism heading into training camp. Anthony Edwards appeared to make “the leap” during his time with Team USA in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, leading the team in scoring multiple games with dominant performances. Karl Anthony-Towns is back and healthy heading into camp, forming an offense-defense duo […]

Who is the best player in the NBA? This is a question basketball fans debate every single year, and it’s one that often has no right answer. MVP candidates such as Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are obviously amongst the best of the best, but one player cannot win […]

With the duo of Karl Anthony-Towns and Rudy Gobert still feeling like an awkward fit, the Minnesota Timberwolves were among the teams tied to the Portland Trail Blazers and the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Blazers would keep the pick, selecting explosive G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson on Thursday night. […]

Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t hold back in his criticism of the All-Defensive Team voting after his Minnesota Timberwolves teammate Jaden McDaniels was snubbed from the selection. McDaniels proved to be the most versatile defender in the NBA in the past 2022-23 regular season. He finished with 76 blocks and 74 steals, making him the only player […]

Jaden McDaniels’ absence in the All-Defensive Teams for the 2022-23 season came as an absolute shock not only to the Minnesota Timberwolves faithful but also to NBA fans in general. There is no doubt that McDaniels has proven himself as one of the best defenders in the NBA in the past campaign. He was vital […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley doesn’t tweet much, so it was notable when he took to Twitter Tuesday. Conley made it clear that he couldn’t believe Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels was left off both 2023 NBA All-Defensive Teams. When the NBA All-Defensive Teams were released, Jaden McDaniels was widely considered to be among the biggest […]

On Tuesday afternoon, the NBA announced the ten players who were named to the 2022-23 All-Defensive First and Second Teams. Voting results for the 2022-23 Kia NBA All-Defensive Team ⬇️ Complete voting results available here: https://t.co/GC585WosCJ pic.twitter.com/2arHAPScWx — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 9, 2023 Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. was named to […]