Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Serviceable effort in win
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Conley ended with 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Saturday's 122-105 win over Charlotte.
The 10 points and six dimes both tied a season high for Conley, who has now dished out six assists in consecutive games. The veteran floor general's best fantasy days are likely behind him, though the door is open for a short-term boost in deep-league value while Anthony Edwards (hamstring) is injured. Conley has averaged 8.5 points, 5.0 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 26.9 minutes per game across his last four contests.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Starting sans Edwards
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Conley will start in Monday's game against the Nuggets, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
The veteran point guard will get the starting nod against Denver due to Anthony Edwards (hamstring) being sidelined. Conley has averaged 3.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 15.3 minutes per game across three regular-season outings off the bench thus far.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Starts second half; scores six
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Conley totaled six points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound and four assists over 24 minutes during Sunday's 114-110 win over the Pacers.
Conley started the second half due to Anthony Edwards (hamstring) exiting the game early, but he didn't do much with the increased opportunity. Across 64 regular-season starts last campaign, Conley registered averages of 8.5 points, 4.6 assists, 1.9 triples, 1.2 steals and 1.1 turnovers per contest.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Opening season in bench role
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Conley will come off the bench to begin the season, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
The Timberwolves have instead decided that Donte DiVincenzo will open the new year as their starting point guard. Conley's fantasy value was already on the decline ahead of his age-38 campaign, and it's likely going to be even more difficult for him to muster fantasy relevance from the second unit. Last regular season, the veteran floor general averaged just 5.6 points, 3.7 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per contest across six games off the bench.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Will play vs. Portland
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Conley (rest) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Conley sat out the preseason finale due to rest purposes. He'll be available to play and will likely be in the starting lineup to begin the 2025-26 campaign.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Resting Friday
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Conley (rest) is out for Friday's preseason finale against the 76ers.
No surprise here, considering it's a quick turnaround for the veteran floor general from Thursday's exhibition tilt against the Bulls. The next time Conley takes the floor should be Wednesday's season opener against Portland.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Passive preseason continues
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Conley totaled just three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six assists, two rebounds and one steal in 20 minutes during Thursday's preseason loss to the Bulls.
Conley returned after missing Monday's game against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions, moving straight back into the starting lineup. While it was good to see the veteran back on the court, his production, or lack thereof, remains a concern. Now in the twilight of his career, it appears as though his days of being anything but a floor general are behind him. The hope is that Donte DiVincenzo can serve as the team's primary point guard, at least in terms of tangible production.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Good to go vs. Bulls
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Conley (rest) will play in Thursday's preseason game against the Bulls, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Conley didn't play in Monday's exhibition against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions, but he'll get some exhibition reps Thursday. The veteran floor general will be a rest candidate for Friday's preseason finale against the 76ers, given it's the second night of a back-to-back set.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Remains out Monday
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Conley (rest) will not play in Monday's exhibition against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions.
Conley will sit out his second consecutive preseason contest, opening the door for Rob Dillingham and Bones Hyland to start in the backcourt Monday. The veteran will have two more opportunities to tune up before the regular season begins, starting with Thursday's matchup against the Bulls.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Won't play Thursday
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Conley (rest) will not suit up for Thursday's preseason game against the Knicks.
Chris Finch is giving the veteran, Conley, a night off for an exhibition game, which will result in Donte DiVincenzo drawing a spot start. Conley's next chance to play will come next Thursday in Chicago.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Quiet in preseason debut
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Conley totaled two points (2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist in 14 minutes during Tuesday's preseason loss to the Pacers.
After sitting out the first game of the preseason, Conley moved straight into the starting lineup Tuesday. While there had been some conjecture as to who would get the starting nod, it appears that Conley may be just ahead of Donte DiVincenzo in that discussion. With that said, Conley's days of being a productive basketball player appear to be well behind him. Even if he is given the starting nod come Opening Night, the expectation is that he may play no more than about 25 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Cleared for action vs. Indiana
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Conley (rest) is set to play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
After taking a seat in Saturday's preseason opener against the Nuggets, Conley is slated to be available Tuesday. The veteran guard figures to see playing time in the first half before likely giving way to the likes of Rob Dillingham and Tristen Newton in the second half.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Not facing Denver
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Conley (rest) won't play in Saturday's preseason contest against the Nuggets.
Conley is one of three regular starters who will rest in this preseason tune-up, as will also be the case with Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards. Rob Dillingham will get the nod at point guard, while Conley's next chance to play will come against the Pacers in another preseason game next Tuesday.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Rough end to season
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Conley accumulated zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one assist, one block and two steals over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 124-94 loss to the Thunder in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
Conley saved arguably his worst for last, failing to score as Minnesota was unceremoniously bundled out of the playoffs. The veteran scored double digits only twice during the postseason, a poor end to what was a largely underwhelming season. Through 71 regular season appearances, Conley averaged just 8.2 points, 4.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 24.7 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Has no impact in Game 2 loss
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Conley posted three points (1-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists over 28 minutes during Thursday's 118-103 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
Conley looked out of his depth Thursday, failing to have any tangible impact. He has now scored single digits in all but two playoff appearances, a worrying trend for a team that needs production in a hurry. In 11 games over the past month, Conley has put up modest averages of 6.3 points and 3.7 assists in 24.7 minutes per game. At this point, his lack of upside could be a limiting factor against what is a well-rounded Thunder team.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Steps up in Game 5 victory
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Conley posted 16 points (5-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 121-110 win over the Warriors in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Conley turned back the clock, scoring a playoff-high 16 points as the Timberwolves eliminated the Warriors. In what has been an underwhelming season for the veteran, Conley continues to take a backseat, stepping up only when needed. Despite starting, Conley has played more than 28 minutes only twice during the postseason, topping double digits on two separate occasions. Donte DiVincenzo has proven himself to be a more than adequate backup, allowing Conley to play a limited role. Minnesota will now play either the Thunder or the Nuggets in the Conference Finals, where Conley will be looking to advance to his first-ever NBA Finals.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Quiet postseason continues
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Conley produced zero points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, five assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 99-88 loss to the Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Conley has had a brutal start to the postseason. He's been held scoreless twice through six games and has yet to hit double-digit points. It wouldn't be a surprise if the Timberwolves started to rely on Donte DiVincenzo a lot more going forward.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Struggles in Game 4 win
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Conley racked up two points (1-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one block in 25 minutes during Sunday's 116-113 win over the Lakers in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Conley couldn't get going in Sunday's game, as he struggled in the shooting department, missing all four attempts from beyond the arc. Along with failing to make an impact in Game 4, the veteran guard suffered a leg injury, which could show up on the injury report ahead of Game 5. The 37-year-old has struggled throughout this series, averaging 5.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 steals per game, shooting a dismal 38.1 percent from the floor and 27.3 percent from deep.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Returns Sunday
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Conley (leg) has returned for the start of the fourth quarter in Sunday's Game 4 against the Lakers.
Conley limped back to the locker room after an awkward landing in the third quarter, though he started the fourth. The veteran guard should be able to shoulder his normal workload the rest of the way.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Leaves for locker room Sunday
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Conley exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent left leg injury during the third quarter of Sunday's Game 4 against the Lakers, Charlie Walton of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Conley blocked a shot by LeBron James, but the veteran guard landed awkwardly on his left leg and remained on the floor for an extended period before limping to the locker room. Donte DiVincenzo will likely receive a bump in minutes if Conley is unable to return.
