Jaden McDaniels has broken hand, will be lost to Wolves indefinitely

The starting forward broke bones in his right hand punching a wall on Sunday.

April 10, 2023 at 10:26PM
Jaden McDaniels of the Wolves warmed up before Sunday’s game at Target Center. (Abbie Parr, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Timberwolves announced Jaden McDaniels has two broken bones in his right hand and will be out indefinitely.

The starting forward, one of the team's top defensive players, punched a wall in frustration in the team's victory over the Pelicans on Sunday.

The Wolves issued a release Monday saying x-rays revealed fractures of his third and fourth metacarpals.

In 79 games during the regular season, McDaniels averaged 12.1 points and shots 59% from the field.

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