Jaden McDaniels Injury Status Update for April 11th, 2026
Jaden McDaniels of the Timberwolves has been ruled out and will not play today. Jaden was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 9th game Jaden has missed this season.
Jaden McDaniels Season Averages
Jaden's absence leaves a significant hole in the Timberwolves rotation. Across 73 games this season, he's averaging 14.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game while playing 31.7 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.7 | 14.8 | 4.3 | 2.7 | 11.1 |
Timberwolves Performance With & Without Jaden McDaniels
The numbers tell a clear story about Jaden's value to the Timberwolves. With Jaden in the lineup this season, the team is 43-29. Without him, they've gone 4-4. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (109.6 vs 115.8), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 43-29 | 4-4 | — |
| Off Rating | 115.8 | 109.6 | -6.3 |
| Def Rating | 112.8 | 108.0 | -4.9 |
| Net Rating | 3.0 | 1.6 | -1.4 |
| PPG | 118.3 | 111.1 | -7.2 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Jaden McDaniels?
When Jaden sits, other Timberwolves players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Bones Hyland, Naz Reid and Ayo Dosunmu stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Jaden has been out this season, Bones Hyland has averaged 3.9 additional field goal attempts and 6.6 extra minutes.
FGA: +3.9 | MPG: +6.6
When Jaden has been out this season, Naz Reid has averaged 4.2 additional field goal attempts.
FGA: +4.2
When Jaden has been out this season, Ayo Dosunmu has averaged 3.2 additional field goal attempts, 6.4 extra minutes and 3.5 more rebounds.
FGA: +3.2 | MPG: +6.4 | RPG: +3.5
Jaden McDaniels Betting Trends
For bettors, Jaden's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Timberwolves's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Jaden has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without McDaniels) Timberwolves UNDER: 7-1 (+5.9u, 230.8 / -110 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Jaden McDaniels's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Pelicans @ Timberwolves - April 12, 2026 New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson (Out) Saddiq Bey (Out) Trey Murphy III (Out) Dejounte Murray (Out) Herbert Jones (Out) Minnesota Timberwolves: Mike Conley (Out) Anthony Edwards (Out) Naz Reid (Out) Jaden McDaniels (Out) Rudy Gobert (Out) Julius Randle (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Jaden's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Timberwolves.