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Timberwolves Hold Tight on McDaniels
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- Jun 21, 2026
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Summary
The Minnesota Timberwolves are holding onto Jaden McDaniels with ironclad resolve, only willing to trade him for elite superstars like Giannis or Jokic—and even then, they’ve shut down talks for Kawhi. While some think trading him could unlock a championship-caliber piece, the reality is that McDaniels’ value is too high to move for anything less than a true superstar. At 25, he’s a top-tier defender, solid scorer, and a cornerstone of their future around Anthony Edwards. Trading him for aging stars with injury histories or uncertain long-term fits makes little sense. Instead, the Wolves should focus on smarter, incremental moves—perhaps trading for complementary pieces like Randle or Gobert—or wait for someone to step up and fill the void. McDaniels isn’t just a player; he’s their future, and keeping him is the smarter play. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fdd95dd88e743dc5