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Timberwolves empowering Jaden McDaniels has helped him find more offensive consistency

Jaden McDaniels' career-best offensive season is a direct result of the Minnesota Timberwolves empowering him on the ball.

By Eamon Cassels · Dunking with Wolves

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 8:00 PM

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Eamon Cassels argues that Minnesota empowering Jaden McDaniels has sparked his newfound offensive consistency.
McDaniels is averaging 17 points per game while scoring at least 13 points in all 11 games.
Head coach Chris Finch is actively running plays for McDaniels, pushing his usage rate to a career-high 20 percent.

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Eamon Cassels argues that the Minnesota Timberwolves' decision to empower Jaden McDaniels on the ball has driven his offensive breakout. McDaniels is averaging 17 points per game and has scored at least 13 points across all 11 games this season. Head coach Chris Finch has integrated him as a primary option, leading to career highs with a 20 percent usage rate and 13.6 field goal attempts per game.

Cassels highlights that McDaniels has helped the team navigate an injury to Anthony Edwards. The writer also points to playmaking from LaMelo Ball, improved ball-handling, and increased first-quarter minutes as factors that have enabled McDaniels to thrive as a key focal point for Minnesota.

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