Douglas Farmer's best NBA picks and lineup for playing DraftKings' NBA Pick6 on February 23, featuring Jaden McDaniels odds, Naz Reid odds, and Isaiah Hartenstein odds.

McDaniels is averaging 14.9 points on 53% shooting. He has scored in single digits just twice in that span, after failing to reach double digits in 20 of the Wolves’ 37 games. McDaniels said he’s just “being aggressive and really not thinking.

Anthony Edwards scored 23 points and Jaden McDaniels added 21 points to propel the Wolves into the All-Star break.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) defends during a Feb. 24, 2025 game in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Naz Reid had 27 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists for the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves in a 116-101 victory over Oklahoma City that stopped the Thunder’s seven-game winning streak. Anthony Edwards scored 23 points and Jaden McDaniels added 21 points to propel the Wolves into the All-Star break with an inspired performance against the West-leading Thunder behind a small-ball strategy necessitated by the absence of their starting frontcourt.

Jaden McDaniels scored 27 points, Anthony Edwards blocked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s go-ahead shot attempt and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 25-point deficit in the second half to

McDaniels contributed 17 points (5-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block in 40 minutes during Sunday's 130-123 loss to the Thunder. Minnesota is very shorthanded these days with Donte DiVincenzo (toe),

With the Thunder focusing on keeping Anthony Edwards at bay, expect Jaden McDaniels to go off for Minnesota. While without Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, the Minnesota Timberwolves have had to look for new sources of offensive creation.

Wolves 131, Thunder 128 SGA – 39 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists JDub – 27 points, 6 assists Wiggins – 19 points, 7 rebounds Edwards – 17

Jaden McDaniels scored 27 points and Anthony Edwards added 17 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves somehow overcame a 25-point deficit to come up with a massive victory against the OKC Thunder.

That extra period remained close, but Oklahoma City had the chance to salvage the win down one with 22 seconds left, and the Thunder had the ball. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander beat Nickeil Alexander-Walker off the dribble, got in the lane for the lay-up to take the lead — and Anthony Edwards came flying in for the block.