Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels to miss season opener with injury
MINNEAPOLIS — Forward Jaden McDaniels will miss the Timberwolves' regular season opener in Toronto, the team announced.
McDaniels suffered a left calf strain while at the NBA Abu Dhabi Games earlier in October.
He is considered day-to-day, according to the team.
NEWS: Jaden McDaniels Injury Update
— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) October 24, 2023
McDaniels will be sidelined for the Oct. 25 Season Opener in Toronto. His status will be evaluated day-to-day and further updates of his progress will be issued when available.
Full release:https://t.co/TiIbZCuFaY
This announcement comes only one day after he signed a reported five-year, $136 million contract extension.
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The Timberwolves played two games and also practiced while taking part in league festivities in Abu Dhabi.
In a message to fans, McDaniels said he would "see y'all this weekend versus Miami," referencing the team's home opener on Saturday versus the Heat. It's not clear if he will play on Saturday, however.
a message from the man himself: pic.twitter.com/5TI3kx1GRy
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) October 23, 2023
McDaniels started 79 of 82 regular season games last season.
The Raptors and Timberwolves tip off 6:30 p.m. at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto Wednesday night.