McDaniels had 23 points (7-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes during Saturday's 126-123 loss to the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

McDaniels scored double digits for the eighth straight game, dropping at least 20 points for the 10th time this season. Coming off a breakout campaign during the 2024-25 season, McDaniels has been able to maintain that momentum, averaging 15.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 three-pointers and 2.1 combined steals-plus-blocks through his first 41 regular-season appearances.

McDaniels posted 12 points (5-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 104-103 win over San Antonio.

EDGE Analysis

For the third time this campaign, McDaniels recorded at least three blocks for the Timberwolves. He's in the midst of a stellar two-way season, posting averages of 14.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.9 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers across 38 regular-season contests.

McDaniels finished Thursday's 131-122 win over the Cavaliers with 26 points (11-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two steals over 38 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Four of the Timberwolves' five starters scored at least 20 points during Thursday's win, with McDaniels finishing as the team's second-leading scorer behind Julius Randle (28 points). It was the ninth time this season that McDaniels scored 20 or more points, and he tied a season high with three triples. He has averaged 15.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.3 threes and 2.3 steals over 31.9 minutes per game over four outings in January.

McDaniels supplied 19 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 122-94 win over the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

McDaniels continues to impress as an all-around fantasy asset for the Timberwolves. For the season, McDaniels is on pace to return sixth-round value in nine-category formats with averages of 14.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.9 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers in 31.7 minutes per contest.

McDaniels notched 12 points (3-4 FG, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists and three steals across 22 minutes during Sunday's 141-115 win over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

McDaniels has had quite the season in Minnesota. Across 34 regular-season appearances, he's returning seventh-round value in nine-category leagues on a per-game basis with 14.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.9 blocks and 1.4 three-pointers in 31.6 minutes per contest.

McDaniels supplied eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one block over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 126-102 loss to the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

McDaniels more or less went down with the ship during Wednesday's rout, logging his second-fewest minutes of the season. The defensive-minded forward still had a solid month of December overall, having averaged 13.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocks in 32.1 minutes per contest across 13 games.

McDaniels amassed 21 points (9-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 40 minutes during Thursday's 142-138 overtime loss to the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

McDaniels was efficient from the field Thursday, standing out for his best scoring production in his last four matchups. The 25-year-old logged 40 minutes on the court immediately after recovering from an oblique injury that forced him to miss one game. He may now continue to feature, leaving Mike Conley back on the second unit for future contests.

McDaniels (oblique) will be available for Thursday's matchup against the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

McDaniels will be back in action following a one-game absence due to an oblique issue. Prior to suffering the injury, he was averaging 15.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals in December.

McDaniels (oblique) has been upgraded to probable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

McDaniels is trending toward returning from a one-game absence due to a left oblique contusion. His return would likely result in Mike Conley reverting to a rotational role off the bench. McDaniels has taken on an expanded scoring role this season, averaging a career-high 15.0 points per game along with 4.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.4 threes, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks over 32.3 minutes per game.

McDaniels (oblique) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

McDaniels was unable to play against the Knicks on Tuesday, but the questionable tag gives him a chance to return for Christmas Day. If he's unable to play, then Mike Conley would likely remain in the Timberwolves' starting lineup alongside Donte DiVincenzo. In nine games since Dec. 2, McDaniels has averaged 14.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 threes and 1.0 steals over 33.4 minutes per game.