Timberwolves F Jaden McDaniels (ankle) out 2-3 weeks

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Nov 20, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) jumps up to save a loose ball against the New York Knicks in the first half at Target Center.
Nov 20, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) jumps up to save a loose ball against the New York Knicks in the first half at Target Center.
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Minnesota forward Jaden McDaniels will miss time after an MRI revealed a Grade 1 right ankle sprain, the Timberwolves said Tuesday.

McDaniels' return-to-play timeline is two to three weeks. He will be reevaluated in one week.

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McDaniels suffered the sprain Monday night in the Wolves' 117-100 win over the New York Knicks.

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The 23-year-old has averaged 9.5 points and 2.2 rebounds per game over 11 games (all starts) in his fourth NBA season since the Los Angeles Lakers drafted him 28th overall in 2020.

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The Timberwolves have been one of the NBA's surprise teams in the early parts of the 2023-24 season. They lead the Western Conference with a 10-3 record entering Tuesday's games.

—Field Level Media