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Jaden McDaniels has made a bold promise to Anthony Edwards as the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for their series against the San Antonio Spurs. The Timberwolves overcame injuries to reach the conference semifinals after eliminating the Denver Nuggets.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves overcame significant adversity to reach the conference semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs, as injuries disrupted their campaign at a critical stage.
Donte DiVincenzo, Anthony Edwards and Ayo Dosunmu were all sidelined for different matches, but Minnesota defied expectations to eliminate the Denver Nuggets as underdogs.
That result has raised hopes the Timberwolves can regain key players soon.
And with momentum on their side, attention has shifted to how they navigate the next series.
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Jaden McDaniels revealed he has already made a clear commitment to Edwards. The Timberwolves forward spoke about keeping the series alive until their star gets back.
Jaden McDaniels issued a bold promise to Anthony Edwards regarding their performance in the upcoming series against the Spurs.
The Timberwolves reached the conference semifinals by overcoming significant injuries and eliminating the Denver Nuggets as underdogs.
Donte DiVincenzo, Anthony Edwards, and Ayo Dosunmu were all sidelined for different matches during the Timberwolves' playoff run.
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Edwards is dealing with a bone bruise and hyperextension of his left knee. His absence leaves a significant gap in Minnesota’s line-up heading into the Spurs series.
McDaniels addressed the situation when asked about Edwards potentially returning. “Any time we can get someone who has been hurt back [it’s good news], especially ‘Ant’, with the gravity he carries.”
He then outlined his promise directly, saying: “Even him just being on the court would help us a lot. So, whenever he’s ready, I told him, we’re gonna hold it down until he gets ready.”
McDaniels played a decisive role in the series win over Denver. His performances helped stabilise the team during a challenging period with crucial absences.
The 25-year-old has elevated his output in the playoffs, averaging 17.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.
In Game 6 against the Nuggets, McDaniels delivered a triple-double with 32 points and 10 assists, a huge boost in Minnesota’s bid for a place in the conference semifinals.
His defensive presence and increased production are expected to remain key against the Spurs.
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