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With the NBA offseason coming to a close day by day, teams around the league are looking to make some final adjustments ahead of their respective preseason training camps that will ensure all of their players are on the same page once Opening Day rolls around.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 18

Pelicans Sign Former Wizards Forward

Every year in the NBA, we look forward to seeing new faces in new places. As much as we love the long regular season and even the playoffs, the offseason often tends to steal the shine and the spotlight.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Total Apex Sports / August 18

New Orleans Pelicans Sign Veteran Role Player

The New Orleans Pelicans have made another move this offseason. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the team has signed 6-foot-9 Forward Jalen McDaniels to a contract.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 18

Zion Williamson’s newest Pelcians’ teammate is Jaden McDaniels’ brother

The New Orleans Pelicans are adding to their roster late in the offseason, and it’s forward depth that could help the team, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

NBA News / Athlon Sports / August 18

NBA Team Makes New Signing One Month Before Training Camp

The 2025-26 NBA season is fast-approaching as teams finalize their rosters ahead of training camp. With camp expected to start in late September, teams have about a month to finalize the squads they'll build out for preseason before finalizing their 15-man group for the season.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 18

Pelicans to sign Jalen McDaniels

Jalen McDaniels has agreed to a contract with the Pelicans, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The 27-year-old small forward saw limited time in four games last season after signing a 10-day deal with the Wizards in February.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20

Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels reveals how Minnesota dominated Lakers without Jaxson Hayes

Heading into Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the biggest questions surrounding the game was how the Minnesota Timberwolves would operate in the minutes when JJ Redick doesn’t have a true center on the court.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / March 8

Wizards Cut Ties with Jalen McDaniels

The Washington Wizards have been trying to find a spark for their team as the regular season slowly reaches its end. They recently claimed JT Thor off waivers as well as signed Jalen McDaniels to a 10-day contract.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 7

Former Philadelphia 76ers Player Released Early by Wizards

A former Philadelphia 76ers trade acquisition is still in search of a long-term NBA home. Unfortunately for Jalen McDaniels, the Washington Wizards will not be one for him.

Washington Wizards News / Fastbreak on SI / February 22

Washington Wizards Sign 6-Year NBA Player After Bucks Game

Jalen McDaniels most recently played in the NBA when he appeared in 50 games for the Toronto Raptors (last season). He averaged 3.4 points and 1.6 rebounds per contest while shooting 34.4% from the field and 16.9% from the three-point range.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / February 22

NBA News: Former 76ers Forward Lands Contract With Wizards

At the 2023 trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers made a big change regarding one of their key prospects at the time. With him getting ready to be extension eligible that coming offseason, they traded defensive standout Matisse Thybulle to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / February 22

5-Year NBA Veteran To Join Wizards On 10-Day Contract

The Washington Wizards have been tinkering with the end of their roster of late. Owners of the worst record in the NBA at 9-46, there is certainly no playoff push coming over the remaining 27 regular season games, so there’s no harm in doing so.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 22

Wizards signing Jalen McDaniels to 10-day contract

The Wizards are signing Jalen McDaniels to a 10-day contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). In order to make room for McDaniels on the 15-man roster, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets Washington will waive Erik Stevenson from his 10-day pact.

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Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 27

Five Questions on New Wizards Prospect

The Washington Wizards are hoping to revive the career of fifth-year pro Jalen McDaniels, trading for his G League rights over the weekend. McDaniels, 26, was with the Toronto Raptors last season, but was traded over the summer to the Sacramento Kings for Davion Mitchell.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / November 26

Former 76ers Trade Deadline Acquisition Finds New Team

Former Philadelphia 76ers veteran Jalen McDaniels has found a new team. After spending some time in free agency, it seems the market is dry for McDaniels.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 24

Former Raptors Forward Joins Wizards G League Team

The Washington Wizards organization is welcoming a veteran presence for its G League team, the Capital City Go-Go. According to HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto, the Go-Go have acquired five-year NBA pro Jalen McDaniels.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 23

Wizards Signing Former Raptors Forward To G League Deal

Jalen McDaniels, the 6-foot-9 forward known for his versatility and defensive potential, is set to join the Washington Wizards’ G League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go, per Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / November 23

Jalen McDaniels Signs G League Contract

Five-year NBA veteran Jalen McDaniels will resume his career in the G League, having signed an NBAGL contract, according to the league’s official transaction log.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 19

New Free Agent Target Emerges for the Kings

With the start of the regular season only days away, the Sacramento Kings still have huge questions surrounding their frontcourt. Last week the Kings shipped

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 15

Kings' Best Free-Agent Option Following Jalen McDaniels Trade Revealed

After trading Jalen McDaniels to the San Antion Spurs , the Sacramento Kings have opened up a roster spot and around $4.7 million in cap space. Even with McDaniels on the roster, the Kings were in desperate need of wing depth.

Sacramento Kings News / Field Level Media / October 14

Report: Kings' Jalen McDaniels traded to Spurs, will be waived

The Sacramento Kings freed up a roster spot Monday by trading forward Jalen McDaniels and a second-round draft pick to the San Antonio Spurs, ESPN reported.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / October 14

Kings Trading Jalen McDaniels To Spurs In Salary-Dump Move

The Kings are creating a little more financial flexibility, trading forward Jalen McDaniels and a second-round draft pick to the Spurs, per NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27, 2024

Raptors forward’s stunned reaction to getting traded goes viral

Raptors forward’s stunned reaction to getting traded to Kings goes viral

Former Raptors wing Jalen McDaniels went from smiling to stunned in a matter of seconds when he found out he got traded to the Kings.

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27, 2024

Raptors acquire former top-10 pick in trade with Kings

He is known as a superb defensive guard who averaged 11.5 points and 4.2 assists per game as a rookie. But his role with the Kings had steadily declined over the last couple of seasons.

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NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / April 29, 2024

Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels showcasing elite defense

The 2024 NBA Playoffs have been a coming-out party for the Minnesota Timberwolves. They got matched up with a star-studded Phoenix Suns team in the first round, which would sometimes intimidate a younger, up-and-coming team as many would categorize Minnesota as being.