Jaden McDaniels has been the ultimate glue guy for the Minnesota Timberwolves over the past two seasons. The 6-foot-9 forward is one of the league's best defensive stoppers capable of shutting down both elite guards and wings. McDaniels will turn 25 before the season starts, and many people believe he has another level to reach as a scorer.
Last season, the Washington product showed flashes of his offensive upside, averaging a career high 12.2 points and 14.7 points in the playoffs. The season turned around for McDaniels when the calendar flipped. He averaged 13.9 points and showed more aggression as a shot creator during the 2025 portion of the season.