McDaniels from Timberwolves will miss his first game in 2 years.

In Minneapolis, the absence of forward Jaden McDaniels was felt as the Minnesota Timberwolves faced off against Washington on Wednesday. McDaniels, known for his defensive prowess, was sidelined due to a sprained left wrist, marking his first missed game in nearly two years.

During Monday's game against Dallas, McDaniels saw limited action, playing a season-low 23 minutes before exiting in the third quarter with the Timberwolves comfortably ahead by 27 points.

For McDaniels, this break from play comes after a remarkable streak of 188 consecutive games following his last absence on Dec. 8, 2023, when he was recovering from a sprained right ankle. His contributions extended to the postseason, where he participated in 31 games over the past two years.

This season, McDaniels has been a standout performer for Minnesota, averaging a career-high 17.5 points per game. Notably, he leads the NBA in 3-point shooting, boasting an impressive 52.1% success rate beyond the arc. His efficiency extends to overall field-goal shooting at 55.3% and free-throw accuracy at 84.2%, both marking personal bests over his six-year tenure in the league.