Minnesota, McDaniels agree to 5-year, 136 million dollar deal

Minnesota Timberwolves player Jaden McDaniels has agreed on a 5-season, 136 million dollar deal extension; his agents confirmed the news with the media today.

Jaden McDaniels has agreed to a five-year, $136M contract extension with the Timberwolves, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/4YJUQLhd4i

— The Athletic NBA (@TheAthleticNBA) October 23, 2023

The contract includes no options.

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McDaniels, who became 23 years old in September, enjoyed a breakout year last campaign, averaging 12 points while shooting over 50% from the field and almost 40% from the 3-point line and also became a starter for the Wolves.

One of the league’s best defenders in the past campaign, Jaden held opposing shooters to below 44% shooting as the nearest defender.

With better defense stats last season in the NBA, only 2 players were Mikal Bridges and O.G. Anunoby.

Jaden deal is in a similar range to the 4-year, 90 million extension that Bridges inked with Phoenix Suns in 2021.