Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Posts double-double Thursday
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Conley registered 14 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and 11 assists across 26 minutes during Thursday's 135-119 win over the Bulls.
Conley delivered his best game of the season Thursday after notching season-high marks in both points and assists. Even though the veteran is a capable starter and an excellent distributor, this was his first game with more than six dimes on the campaign, so this kind of output may not be sustainable on a long-term basis. The numbers aren't flashy by any means, but Conley has now scored at least nine points in five of his last six games.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Quiet scoring night
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Conley produced nine points (2-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and six assists across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 120-114 loss to the Mavericks.
Conley matched Donte DiVincenzo with six assists while Julius Randle had a team-high of seven. Rookie point guard Rob Dillingham did not play in Tuesday's contest.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Struggles in season debut
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Conley provided five points (1-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 110-103 loss to the Lakers.
Conley didn't take a shot in the first half and was generally uninvolved on both sides of the ball. He ended up taking a seat for good early in the fourth quarter and was replaced by Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who had a more productive game overall. Conley's job is safe for now, but continued struggles could send more court time Alexander-Walker's way.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Cleared for Opening Night
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Conley (rest) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Conley received a night off Thursday in his team's final preseason matchup, but he'll be ready to go for Tuesday's regular-season opener. The 37-year-old will begin the 2024-25 campaign as Minnesota's starting point guard after averaging 11.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.2 steals in 76 regular-season appearances a year ago.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Inactive Thursday
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Conley won't play in Thursday's game against the Nuggets due to rest purposes.
The Timberwolves will shut down their starters in the second half of a back-to-back, ending Conley's preseason campaign. Rob Dillingham will get the start at point guard in Conley's place.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Starting Wednesday
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Conley (rest) will play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Bulls.
Conley got a scheduled rest day Sunday and, as expected, is back in the starting lineup Wednesday. The point guard is entering his 18th NBA season, and he averaged 11.4 points, 5.9 assists and 1.2 steals last year across 28.9 minutes per regular-reason game.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Scheduled day off Sunday
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Conley (rest) has been ruled out of Sunday's preseason matchup against the Knicks.
Conley will get a scheduled day of rest as the Timberwolves still have two preseason games remaining after Sunday. The veteran's next chance to suit up during the preseason will come Wednesday against the Bulls.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Will have rest days in 2024-25
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Coach Chris Finch told Conley this offseason that he won't play as many games as he did last year, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
At 36 years old, Conley made 76 regular-season appearances, his most since 2012-13, and played in 15 of Minnesota's 16 playoff games. While Conley was excellent in his role last year, Finch clearly thinks that many appearances won't be sustainable for the veteran point guard. Fantasy managers should anticipate rest days when drafting Conley, who might have a similar setup as Al Horford has had in Boston over the last couple of years.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Questionable for Game 5
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Conley (Achilles) is questionable for Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Mavericks on Thursday.
Conley continues to deal with a right soleus strain, but he's been able to suit for six straight matchups after missing Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals versus Denver. He's averaged 13.5 points, 4.8 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 32.3 minutes per game over the first four games versus Dallas and is unlikely to face limitations if he's cleared to play again Thursday.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Comes close to double-double
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Conley amassed 14 points (5-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and four steals in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 105-100 win over Dallas in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
Conley struggled a bit from three-point range, but he excelled in other areas, mainly as a playmaker and on the defensive end, as his four steals set the tone for Minnesota when it comes to disrupting the passing lanes. Conley has been hampered by an Achilles injury throughout the series, but he's still averaging 13.5 points, 4.8 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals in this Western Conference Finals.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Gets green light Tuesday
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Conley (Achilles) is available and starting in Tuesday's Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against Dallas.
Conley has been a mainstay on the injury report, but he has continued to play through his right soleus strain and put up decent numbers. Throughout the playoffs, the 36-year-old is averaging 11.8 points, 5.9 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals, shooting 42.0 percent from the field.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Questionable for Game 4
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Conley (Achilles) is questionable for Tuesday's Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against Dallas.
Conley continues to deal with a right soleus strain but has played in the Timberwolves' last five matchups. Throughout the series, the veteran has averaged 13.3 points, 4.0 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 31.7 minutes. With the Timberwolves' season on the line Tuesday, Conley will likely give it a go once again.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Available for Game 3
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Conley (Achilles) is available and starting in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Mavericks on Sunday.
Conley was questionable once again before Sunday's matchup, but he'll be able to continue playing through his soleus strain. Over his last four appearances, he's averaged 11.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 33.3 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Questionable once again for Game 3
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Conley (Achilles) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against Dallas.
Conley is dealing with a right soleus strain and has been a constant on the injury report despite appearing in the Timberwolves' last four games. With Minnesota facing a 2-0 series deficit, the veteran will likely continue to play through the injury as the Timberwolves fight to keep their season alive on the road. If Conley is unable to go, Nickeil Alexander-Walker will likely take his place in the starting lineup.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Good to go
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Conley (Achilles) will play and start in Friday's Game 2 against Dallas.
Conley has been consistently carrying questionable tags due to a soleus strain, but he will suit up for a fourth straight game. After logging 31 minutes in Game 1, Conley is likely to have a similar workload Friday evening.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Iffy for Game 2
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Conley (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the Mavericks.
Conley continues to deal with a right soleus strain but has suited up in each of Minnesota's last three contests. If the veteran guard is upgraded to available yet again Friday, he will likely receive a similar workload to the 31 minutes he played in Game 1.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Active and starting
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Conley (Achilles) is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against Dallas.
Conley will play through a strained right soleus for a third straight game and will slot into his usual starting point guard role. In four regular-season games against the Mavericks this season, Conley averaged 10.8 points, 4.8 assists and 2.3 rebounds.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Deemed questionable for Game 1
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Conley (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals versus the Timberwolves.
Conley continues to deal with a right soleus strain but has suited up in each of Minnesota's last two contests. The veteran guard played 38 minutes in Game 7 against Denver, so he will likely be set for a full workload if he's upgraded to available.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Available, starting Game 7
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Conley (Achilles) will start Sunday's Game 7 against the Timberwolves.
Conley will shed a second consecutive questionable tag after missing Game 5 with an Achilles injury. The veteran guard put together a solid performance in Game 6 and was able to record 31 minutes, so he likely won't face any limitations during Sunday's win-or-go-home scenario.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Questionable for Sunday
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Conley (Achilles) is questionable for Sunday's Game 7 against Denver.
After missing Game 5 with this same injury, Conley played in Game 6 on Thursday and finished with 13 points, five assists, four rebounds and one block in 31 minutes. With Minnesota's season on the line, Conley will likely attempt to power through the issue again.
