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.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Held scoreless in loss
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Conley racked up zero points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 94-85 loss to the Lakers in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
After seeing 22 minutes in Game 1 with nine points, three assists, three rebounds and three steals, Conley was ineffective in Game 2 and saw a slightly reduced workload. Nickeil Alexander-Walker played 29 minutes as a result, but didn't have much success either with four points.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Hands out nine assists
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Conley contributed eight points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal in 27 minutes during Thursday's 141-125 win over Memphis.
Conley finished just two points and one assist away from recording a double-double, and he finished just two dimes away from tying his season-high mark in that category. The veteran floor general has some value as a streaming option due to his ability as a passer and three-point shooter, but his upside in most formats remains relatively low, especially considering the high usage rates of Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Muted performance in win
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Conley supplied six points (2-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt), one rebound and six assists in 24 minutes during Thursday's 105-90 win over the Nets.
Conley's fantasy output has been quite limited recently. Over his last six games, he's averaging 25.4 minutes per night and is sitting outside the top-150 in nine-category formats with 8.7 points, 5.2 assists, 2.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 25.4 minutes.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Back in starting lineup Monday
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Conley will start in Monday's game against the Pacers, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Joe Ingles got the spot start during Friday's win over the Pelicans so that his family, who was visiting Minnesota at the time, could watch him play. However, Conley will return to the starting five after playing only 10 minutes Friday. Over his last 10 outings (nine starts), the veteran point guard has averaged 8.8 points, 4.1 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 23.1 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Coming off bench Friday
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Conley won't start in Friday's game against New Orleans.
Joe Ingles will supplant Conley in the starting five on Friday. Over his last five outings, the veteran point guard has averaged 11.0 points, 4.0 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 25.4 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Available to play
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Conley (rest) is available for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Conley sat out Sunday's game against Utah during the first half of the club's back-to-back set, but he's no longer listed on the injury report. The veteran guard is averaging 11.4 points, 4.2 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.6 three-pointers over his last five appearances.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Won't play Sunday
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Conley (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Utah.
The veteran point guard will get the night off during the first half of the club's back-to-back set. His next chance to play will come Monday against the Pacers. Donte DiVincenzo, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Rob Dillingham are all candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Conley being sidelined.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Modest production Friday
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Conley chipped in nine points (3-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt), one rebound and three assists over 24 minutes during Friday's 118-111 win over Orlando.
Conley served up another lukewarm performance, scoring fewer than 15 points for the 10th time in the past 11 games. Despite continuing to start, both his role and production have diminished this season. Through 58 games, he is averaging a modest 8.3 points, 4.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 24.7 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Available against Miami
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Conley has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Heat.
After missing Wednesday's win against the Hornets, Conley is no longer on the injury report, paving the way for him to return to the floor Friday. The veteran guard is having a rough season in Minnesota, averaging a career-low 8.1 points per game in 24.9 minutes per contest, which is also a career low.
