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Jaden Mcdaniels Injury Update
Jaden McDaniels is currently considered day‑to‑day after leaving the Minnesota Timberwolves’ December 21, 2025, game against the Milwaukee Bucks with left hip pain and being ruled out for the rest of that contest. Wolves Lead (@TWolvesLead) reported on X that Jaden McDaniels has been ruled out for the remainder of the game.
The injury happened in the first quarter on what looked like a fairly routine hustle play, reaching for a loose ball, but the reaction was anything but casual. McDaniels immediately grabbed at his left side and headed straight to the locker room, with the team announcing shortly after that he would not return. DraftKings Support (@DK_Assist) confirmed on X that Jaden McDaniels has been ruled out, with Early Exit now in effect.
Official updates from team and fantasy injury trackers describe the issue as “left hip pain,” with early reports projecting him as questionable for the Timberwolves’ next matchup against the New York Knicks, which usually signals there is at least some optimism this is a short‑term problem rather than a long absence.
For a player who just had a streak of nearly two years without missing a game due to injury, 188 straight appearances since December 2023, before a brief wrist‑related absence in November 2025, seeing him walk off like that understandably jolts fans who have watched him grow from a defensive specialist into a key two‑way piece.
Recent game logs and analysis pieces have highlighted how important McDaniels has become to Minnesota’s system, with his scoring jump, improved three‑point shooting, and usual perimeter defense making him one of the “quiet engines” of their success, so even a couple of games without him means more responsibility falling on players like Naz Reid and Bones Hyland on the wing. At this stage there has been no indication of a structural hip injury or a long‑term timetable no mention of MRIs, no weeks‑long absence discussed in public reports, just the standard cautious wording that teams use when they need 24–48 hours to see how a player responds to treatment.
For fans tracking fantasy lineups or just worried about the Wolves’ rotation, the most practical approach is simple: assume McDaniels is questionable for the next game, expect official word closer to tip‑off, and be prepared for Minnesota to lean a little more on depth at forward until there is clear confirmation that the hip pain has settled down enough for him to return.
Disclaimer
Jaden McDaniels’ injury details and status are based on recent game reports and team updates available at the time of writing. Lineups, designations, and timelines can change quickly due to medical evaluation or coaching decisions. Fans and fantasy players should always confirm the latest status on official league and team channels.
