Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (hand) was ruled out of Sunday's meeting with the Pelicans. The 22-year-old injured his hand after punching a wall heading toward the locker room, apparently stemming from a physical altercation between Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson. Unfortunately, the news isn't good, as McDaniels fractured his right hand, meaning he probably won't be available for Tuesday's play-in matchup with the Lakers. He averaged 12.2 points and 3.9 rebounds this season and also appeared in 78 games, so the team hasn't had much experience being without him in 2022-23. Nevertheless, Anderson will likely replace McDaniels in the starting lineup if he doesn't suit up. There's also a chance Taurean Prince, who had 18 points versus New Orleans, will continue to benefit from a production standpoint.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (illness) appears ready to return to the lineup Saturday against the Thunder, with the team having removed him from the injury report. The 22-year-old has been sidelined for three games with an illness. He will be making his return at a vital time, as the team has just lost Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) to injury and help is needed on the frontcourt. McDaniels has been a regular starter for Minnesota this season, averaging 11.4 points per game with 3.5 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 1.4 blocks. Austin Rivers has logged a couple of starts during McDaniels' absence and Wendell Moore Jr. also ran with the starters in Wednesday's win over Memphis, but both players become redundant for fantasy managers now.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Washington Wizards. The young forward sat out on Sunday as well due to a non-COVID related illness. His absence will result in more playing time for Kyle Anderson and Austin Rivers. Neither of them have much streaming appeal for this matchup. Rivers will likely play more minutes, so he'd be the better choice between the two players.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. The 22-year-old is battling an undisclosed illness, so the Wolves are going to play it safe and rest McDaniels here. The expectation is that Austin Rivers and Kyle Anderson would see increased playing time with McDaniels sidelined. Between the two, Anderson is the better streaming option, but is more of a deep league asset. Fantasy managers should make sure they have McDaniels out of their lineups for Sunday.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels had his fourth-year team option picked up on Friday. The 22-year-old has appeared in 133 games over two seasons since being drafted. In that timeframe, he's averaged 8.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and nearly a block. McDaniels is expected to start throughout the 2022-23 campaign. While that won't make him a consistent fantasy option, he'll have double-double potential whenever he's on the floor. With that said, he shot 31.7% from deep last season, so category managers may take a hit in that department moving ahead.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels was asked about during the trade discussions that eventually landed Rudy Gobert from Utah. However, Minnesota had no interest in moving him, despite Jazz executive Danny Ainge pushing hard to acquire him. The 21-year-old has shown flashes of promise since entering the league, and he finished the 2021-22 season by averaging 9.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists. While Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns will undoubtedly have things locked down underneath the basket this season, it appears McDaniels should continue to have a prominent role with the club. As a result, he may not be a routine fantasy contributor, but he'll probably make some appearances in the starting lineup, which is never bad for managers.

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Patrick Beverley (ankle) and small/power forward Jaden McDaniels (ankle) have drawn questionable designations for Thursday's contest vs. San Antonio. Beverley's absence over the previous two contests has allowed D'Angelo Russell to shift into de facto point guard duties, while Malik Beasley has bumped into the starting five. McDaniels returned Tuesday and played 15 minutes off the bench and attempted just one shot. Jarred Vanderbilt and Taurean Prince would continue to see elevated run if McDaniels is ultimately held out. Fantasy managers will want to check back for their respective statuses Thursday.

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Jaden McDaniels (ankle) suffered a left ankle injury during Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He underwent an MRI on Tuesday and it revealed a left ankle sprain. The team has stated that McDaniels will be out indefinitely, but that he will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The second-year pro may have seen his last action of the 2021-22 season, but we should have more substantial updates in a few weeks. Over 67 games this year, he's logged 26.1 minutes per contest while averaging 9.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.1 three-pointers per game. His absence could open up more playing time for Taurean Prince, who has had a few nice outings over the past few weeks.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels posted a season-high 18 points on 7-for-11 shooting in Tuesday's loss to the Knicks, adding six rebounds, one steal and a career-high five blocks. He only missed from downtown, going 1-for-5 with the three-ball. McDaniels has looked good in recent games, with Minnesota forced to find alternative options in attack due to the team's issues with COVID-19. McDaniels is seeing a lot of minutes and that won't change until the Timberwolves get healthy again. Anthony Edwards appears on his way back from health and safety protocols, but Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell might still miss a couple of more games.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (tailbone) and power forward Jaden McDaniels (illness) have both been deemed questionable to play in Friday's game against Brooklyn. Towns took a scary fall during Wednesday's loss to the Wizards, but X-rays of his lower back came back negative. McDaniels has missed each of the past two games due to an illness, with Jarred Vanderbilt holding down the four spot in his absence. If Towns is forced to be held out Friday, Naz Reid would be propelled into near chalk territory in DFS; if there is a multi-game absence for the two-time All-Star, Reid would be worth a short-term stream in all season-long formats. Check back prior to tip-off for the final word on both Towns and McDaniels.

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Jaden McDaniels (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, while Jarred Vanderbilt (illness) has received the green light to suit up. McDaniels' status is not looking rosy for Friday's outing, either, as the 21-year-old did not travel with the team for its trip east. Conversely, Vanderbilt being cleared paves the way for the 22-year-old to get the vast majority of run at the four spot, thereby elevating his DFS intrigue significantly. Coming back from a one-game absence, Vanderbilt has been on a recent rebounding tear, having snagged an average of 11.7 boards across his last six outings.

Minnesota Timberwolves power forwards Jarred Vanderbilt (illness) and Jaden McDaniels (illness) have both been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to respective illnesses. Neither player was able to suit Monday, which allowed Taurean Prince and Naz Reid to each log 23 minutes; should the duo be out again, look to Prince and Reid as upside DFS selections due to their respective price tags. Vanderbilt has been on a recent rebounding barrage, snagging double-digit boards in five of his last six games. Check back prior to tip-off to get the final word on the status of Minnesota's frontcourt.

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Jaden McDaniels (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers due to a non-COVID-19 illness. The absence for McDaniels marks his first of the season, thereby opening minutes in the frontcourt for Naz Reid and/or Taurean Prince. McDaniels' minutes allotment has jumped over his past nine games, climbing to 26.5 on a nightly basis, which has coincided with a 7.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per contest average. The 21-year-old remains a defensive weapon for Minnesota, although his offensive contributions have him as a fringe season-long option at best. His next chance to take the floor comes Wednesday vs. Washington.