
The incident involving Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels and Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić has sparked controversy. During a game on October 29, 2024, McDaniels appeared to step on Dončić’s foot, leading to an ankle injury for the Mavericks’ guard. The play was scrutinized by fans and analysts, with some alleging intentionality. However, the NBA did not issue any disciplinary action against McDaniels, and the Timberwolves organization has not publicly addressed the matter.
In the aftermath, the NBA did implement changes to its review process, notably the introduction of the “Jaden McDaniels rule,” which allows for the review of out-of-bounds calls that result from fouls. This change was a direct response to a
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