It’s the final weekend before the NBA regular season begins, which means you’re coming here for your fantasy basketball drafts.
Should you draft Jaden McDaniels this season? Here’s the latest outlook, projections, and rankings for the Minnesota Timberwolves Power Forward.
Should You Draft Jaden McDaniels in Fantasy Basketball?
While not the most exciting fantasy option, Jaden McDaniels’ mix of efficiency, stocks, and durability makes him a quality supporting piece, especially in category leagues. Last season, the Minnesota forward averaged 12.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.3 steals, 0.9 blocks, and 1.2 3-pointers per game while shooting 47.7% from the field. He didn’t miss a single contest, marking his fourth straight campaign with 70-plus appearances.
With his size (6-foot-9) and two-way skill set, McDaniels remains cemented as a complementary starter alongside stars Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, and Rudy Gobert. As such, he projects as a safe selection in Rounds 9 to 11 in standard leagues.
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What Are McDaniels’s Fantasy Basketball Projections This Season?
Based on our proprietary metrics here at PFSN, we project McDaniels to score 1,989.3 fantasy points this season, with him averaging 11.8 points per game.
This includes 4.8 field goals per game, 1.1 three-pointers per game, 1.2 free throws per game, 4.9 rebounds per game, 2.1 assists per game, 1.3 steals per game, and 0.9 blocks per game.
Where Does Jaden McDaniels Rank in the Upcoming Fantasy Basketball Season?
McDaniels is ranked 154th overall and 23rd at his position. The five players ranked ahead of him overall include John Collins, Malik Monk, T.J. McConnell, Devin Vassell, and Andrew Nembhard.
The five players ranked behind him overall include Isaiah Collier, Bobby Portis, Kyle Filipowski, Jabari Smith Jr., and Brandin Podziemski.
The five players ranked ahead of him at his position include Santi Aldama, P.J. Washington, Obi Toppin, Jonathan Kuminga, and Collins.
The five players ranked behind him at his position include Portis, Smith, Lauri Markkanen, Moussa Diabaté, and Rui Hachimura.
