Jaden McDaniels Out Wednesday with Sprained Wrist, Ending Nearly Two-Year Iron Man Streak

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against Washington due to a sprained left wrist. This marks his first absence in nearly two years, ending a streak of 188 consecutive games played, which included 31 playoff appearances over the last two seasons. His last missed game was on December 8, 2023, due to a sprained right ankle. McDaniels, considered Minnesota's best perimeter defender, played a season-low 23 minutes in Monday's win over Dallas before exiting. He is currently having a career-best season, averaging 17.5 points per game and leading the NBA in three-point shooting at an impressive 52.1 percent. His field-goal (55.3%) and free-throw (84.2%) shooting rates are also the highest of his six seasons in the league.