Jaden McDaniels (American Professional basketball player) Age, Biog.

Quick Info

Profession	Professional basketball player
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	29/09/2000
Age	25 years
Birthplace	Federal Way, Washington, USA

Latest News about Jaden McDaniels

15/04/2025

In the 2024–25 NBA season, McDaniels posted a career‑high scoring average of 14.8 points per game while shooting 41.2 percent from three‑point range, marking a significant offensive leap. His improved shooting and continued defensive impact have solidified his role as a key rotation player for the Timberwolves.

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Bio/Wiki

Summary	Jaden McDaniels is an American professional basketball player who plays as a forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. Known for his defensive versatility and length, he has developed into a key rotation player for the team. He signed a five‑year, $131 million contract extension with the Timberwolves in October 2023 and has posted career‑high scoring averages in recent seasons, including around 14.8 points per game while shooting over 40 percent from three‑point range in the 2024–25 season.

Summary

Jaden McDaniels is an American professional basketball player who plays as a forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. Known for his defensive versatility and length, he has developed into a key rotation player for the team. He signed a five‑year, $131 million contract extension with the Timberwolves in October 2023 and has posted career‑high scoring averages in recent seasons, including around 14.8 points per game while shooting over 40 percent from three‑point range in the 2024–25 season.

Physical Stats & More

Height	2.06 m
Position	Forward / Small forward / Power forward

Educational Qualification(s)

High School	Federal Way High School, Federal Way, Washington
College	University of Washington

Family

Parents	Will McDaniels Angela Jackson

Career

NBA	Team: Minnesota Timberwolves Years: 2020–present Notes: Selected in the 2020 NBA Draft; signed a multi‑year contract extension with the Timberwolves. Team: Minnesota Timberwolves Years: 2020–present Notes: Selected in the 2020 NBA Draft; signed a multi‑year contract extension with the Timberwolves. Signed a five‑year, $131 million contract extension in October 2023 and has emerged as a key two‑way contributor, posting career‑high scoring averages and improved three‑point shooting in recent seasons.
College	Team: Washington Huskies Years: 2019–2020 League: NCAA Division I

NBA

Team: Minnesota Timberwolves Years: 2020–present Notes: Selected in the 2020 NBA Draft; signed a multi‑year contract extension with the Timberwolves.
Team: Minnesota Timberwolves Years: 2020–present Notes: Selected in the 2020 NBA Draft; signed a multi‑year contract extension with the Timberwolves. Signed a five‑year, $131 million contract extension in October 2023 and has emerged as a key two‑way contributor, posting career‑high scoring averages and improved three‑point shooting in recent seasons.

College

Team: Washington Huskies Years: 2019–2020 League: NCAA Division I

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/jadenmcdaniels/
Twitter	https://twitter.com/JadenMcDaniels
TikTok	https://www.tiktok.com/@jadenmcdaniels

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Played high school basketball at Federal Way High School in Washington before committing to the University of Washington.
2. Was drafted into the NBA after one collegiate season with the Huskies.
3. Has signed a significant contract extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves, reflecting his growing role on the team.
4. Has developed into a reliable three‑point shooter, connecting on over 40 percent of his three‑point attempts in the 2024–25 season.

Jaden McDaniels Professional basketball player American Federal Way, Washington, USA