Timberwolves reach unusual $40M extension with Jaden McDaniels
41 sourcesUpdated Oct 22, 20261 min read
The Minnesota Timberwolves agreed to a one-year, $40 million extension with forward Jaden McDaniels. The move keeps him under contract through the 2029-30 season and brings his remaining deal to four years and $124 million. The extension was reached with three seasons still left on his non-max contract. It adds guaranteed money while leaving open the chance to negotiate another deal as early as 2028. McDaniels is an All-Defense selection coming off a career-best season, averaging 14.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists while shooting 41.2% from three-point range. No factual disputes over the terms appear in the record. Rated coverage spanned left-, center-, and right-rated outlets; specific angles those outlets foregrounded are not detailed in the record provided.
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“St. Paul Pioneer Press”Solid to reward his career year without overcommitting the roster long term.
million for one more year feels high but his two-way impact should pay off over time.
Jaden's improved scoring and defense make this extension a smart move to keep the core intact.
