Jaden McDaniels reveals he initially disliked joining Timberwolves

Jaden McDaniels, a key player for the Minnesota Timberwolves, signed a one-year extension worth $40 million that keeps him with the team through the 2029-30 season. Despite his success as one of the league's top perimeter defenders, McDaniels admitted he initially hoped to avoid joining the Timberwolves after being drafted in 2020. He expressed that the team was struggling at that time, coming off a dismal 19-45 campaign. Reflecting on his journey, he noted that the team's subsequent improvement made his time in Minnesota rewarding.

• 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Jaden McDaniels admits he never even wanted to join the Timberwolves after $40m extension