# McDaniels' Role Decides Timberwolves Defense | Minnesota Timberwolves News

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Published: 2026-07-25T17:13:36+00:00
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The Timberwolves face a tough roster puzzle as they scramble to fill their forward void without sacrificing Jaden McDaniels’ elite perimeter defense. Coach Finch is weighing whether to keep McDaniels locked in his guard-winging role—or risk shifting him to guard bigger forwards, a move that could disrupt their defensive identity. With internal options being explored and no likely late-season trade, the team’s front office, led by Tim Connelly, is betting on a makeshift solution. The consensus? It’s safer to build a patchwork forward defense than to lose McDaniels’ ability to shut down stars like Jamal Murray. How they deploy him could be the biggest storyline as the season looms. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/454014ed95e00ef5

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