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Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves have reached a five-year, $136 million extension.

McDaniels, emerging as one of the NBA’s top wing defenders since entering the league in 2020 from Washington, showcased his skills last season with averages of 12.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 30.6 minutes across 79 games, shooting an impressive 39.8 percent from beyond the arc.