Jaden McDaniels
#3PF · Minnesota Timberwolves
All-Defensive 2nd Team '24
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Height
6'9"
Weight
185 lbs
Age
25
College
Washington
Experience
5 yrs
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B-
B+
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The Verdict on Jaden, in One Read
On the field, Jaden McDaniels grades out as a strong PF for Minnesota Timberwolves (B- Impact). That places him 18th of 84 graded power forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at B, good value. The public read is positive (B+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 439 | 14.8 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 51.5% | 35.9% | 77.4% |
| 2025-26 | | 73 | 14.8 | 4.2 | 2.7 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakB-LongevityEstablishedRecentB-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 73 | 14.8 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 51.5% | B- B- |
| 2024-25 | | 82 | 12.2 | 5.7 | 2.0 | 47.7% | B B |
| 2023-24 | | 72 | 10.5 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 48.9% | D+ D+ |
| 2022-23 | | 79 | 12.1 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 51.7% | C+ C+ |
| 2021-22 | | 70 | 9.2 | 4.2 | 1.1 | 46.0% | D+ D+ |
| 2020-21 | | 63 | 6.8 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 44.7% | D+ D+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/16 | vs SAS | L 109-139 | 23 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4-13 | 2-4 | -21 |
| Wed, 5/13 | @ SAS | L 97-126 | 30 | 17 |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$108.4M
Guaranteed
$51.1M
AAV
$24.4M/yr
Guaranteed %47%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B
Good Value
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Among PF contracts at this AAV tier, Jaden McDaniels grades a B Contract Value Index. At $24.4M annually over four years, he's locked into a deal that reflects a solid starter's market rate—not an overpay, but not a bargain either—and his B-grade performance justifies that positioning. His 2025-26 season production of 14.8 PPG, 4.2 RPG, and 2.7 APG across 73 games anchors him as a reliable two-way complement rather than a scoring engine, which aligns cleanly with his contract's midrange valuation. The real value lies in his All-Defensive Second Team selection in 2024 and the organizational confidence signaled by Minnesota's explicit commitment to building around him defensively despite trade speculation—that credentialing lifts him above replacement-level compensation and into legitimate complementary-star territory. At 25 and six seasons into his career, McDaniels sits in the sweet spot where a four-year deal offers stability without locking the franchise into long-term dead weight, and with the Timberwolves positioned for a Finals run at 49-33, a strong playoff performance could only reinforce that the CVI grade has room to trend upward if his playoff defense becomes a league-wide talking point.
Performance Analysis
B
#18 of 84 Power Forwards
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Jaden McDaniels earns a B Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level power forward putting up solid numbers for the Minnesota Timberwolves. This season, Jaden is putting up 14.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game across 439 games. Jaden's strongest area is FG% at 51.5, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 2.7 (power forward median: 4.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Jaden ranks 18th. Jaden is a reliable contributor who the Minnesota Timberwolves can count on game to game.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Jaden's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Jaden Compares at the Position
Jaden McDaniels ranks 18th of 84 graded power forwards by performance. That slots Jaden between Paul George (B) just ahead and Santi Aldama (B) just behind.
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Paul GeorgePhiladelphia SixersBDeMar DeRozanSacramento KingsBAnthony DavisWashington WizardsBJaden McDanielsB
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About this player
Jaden McDaniels is a player in his 5th NBA season listed at PF for the Minnesota Timberwolves. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Jaden McDaniels, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index B, Performance B, Sentiment B+.
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