Jaden McDaniels Probable to Return Thursday from Oblique Injury

Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (oblique) has been upgraded to probable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets, trending toward a return from a one-game absence due to a left oblique contusion. His return is expected to shift Mike Conley back to a bench role. McDaniels has taken on an expanded scoring role this season, averaging 15.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.4 threes, 1.1 steals, and 0.9 blocks over 32.3 minutes per game.