Jaden McDaniels' recent improvement has truly been across the board -- he's gotten better in nearly every single category this year for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) dives into what's been most impressive about his growth, and what adjustments have been made defensively that may feed into his ascending offensive game. Plus, a preview of the Wolves' matchup against the Miami Heat.

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