Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Not listed on injury report
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Conley (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Conley sat out Thursday's win over the Thunder -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to back spasms. However, the veteran point guard is set to return to the lineup Saturday. Over his last five outings (one start), Conley has averaged 2.6 points, 2.4 assists and 2.0 rebounds across 18.0 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Sitting out Thursday
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Conley is out for Thursday's game against the Thunder with back spasms.
After playing 23 minutes in Wednesday's win in Dallas, Conley is getting the night off. The expectation is that the veteran floor general will return Saturday in Memphis. Bones Hyland should see enough playing time to warrant streaming consideration in deeper leagues Thursday.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Won't start vs. Dallas
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Conley won't start against the Mavericks on Wednesday.
Anthony Edwards will return to action following a one-game absence due to right foot injury maintenance. As a result, Conley will slide to the second unit. The veteran point guard has averaged 1.8 points, 2.0 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 15.8 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Starting sans Edwards
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Conley is in the Timberwolves' starting lineup against the Warriors on Monday.
Conley will make his ninth start of the season Monday due to the absence of Anthony Edwards (foot). Conley is averaging just 18.4 minutes per game this season and hasn't scored in double digits since Nov. 19 against the Wizards.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Limited to 16 minutes
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Conley chipped in two points (2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 16 minutes during Sunday's 111-85 loss to the Warriors.
Conley continues to be used sparingly behind starting point guard Donte DiVincenzo. Across his last six appearances, Conley has seen 18.9 minutes per contest with 3.3 points, 2.3 assists and 2.2 rebounds.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Headed to bench
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Conley will come off the bench Saturday versus the Spurs.
Anthony Edwards is back from his rest day, so Conley will head back to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Conley owns averages of 4.0 points and 2.5 assists in 16.4 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Scores six points in start
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Conley logged six points (2-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Friday's 110-105 loss to the Rockets.
Conley remained in the starting lineup, logging at least 20 minutes for the second straight game. As has been the story all season, Conley struggled to provide viable contributions, having scored in double digits only three times thus far. In 36 appearances, the veteran is averaging just 5.1 points and 3.0 assists in 18.6 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Starting Tuesday
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Conley is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game in Milwaukee.
Anthony Edwards (rest) is skipping Tuesday's game, so Conley will draw the spot-start and be joined in the first unit by Donte DiVincenzo, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle and Naz Reid. Over six starts this season, Conley has posted averages of 9.2 points, 5.2 assists, 1.7 triples and 1.3 steals per contest.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Off injury report
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Conley (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Conley sat out Saturday's loss to Cleveland but will return to action in the second leg of this back-to-back set. In four appearances this month, the veteran point guard has averaged 4.5 points, 2.8 assists and 1.5 rebounds across 14.3 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Sitting out Saturday
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Conley is out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers for rest purposes.
The expectation is that the veteran floor general will be available to return Sunday against the Spurs. Bones Hyland should see an uptick in playing time Saturday, and Rob Dillingham could also join the backcourt rotation.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Limited to 13 minutes
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Conley finished with seven points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and three assists in 13 minutes during Sunday's 141-115 win over Washington.
Conley saw less action than Bones Hyland (15 minutes), and that's been the case a lot recently. Over Conley's last six appearances, the veteran is averaging 4.0 points, 1.8 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 16.5 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Will play Saturday
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Conley (rest) is available for Saturday's game against the Nets, Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Conley was initially listed as questionable for rest purposes but will shed that tag Saturday. The veteran point guard is expected to come off the bench against Brooklyn, and he has averaged 3.0 points and 2.7 assists across 16.2 minutes per game over six appearances with the second unit in December.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Could sit out vs. Nets
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Conley (rest) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets.
The Timberwolves are considering giving the veteran floor general Saturday night off. If Conley sits out, Bones Hyland would likely see extra ballhandling duties and experience a boost in fantasy upside. Additionally, Rob Dillingham could join the Minnesota rotation to some extent in this case.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Starting vs. New York
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Conley will start against the Knicks on Tuesday.
With Jaden McDaniels (hip) out, Conley will get the starting nod for the first time since Nov. 19. Over five starts so far this season, the veteran point guard has averaged 9.4 points, 5.8 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 26.8 minutes per tilt.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Serviceable line in return
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Conley (Achilles) registered six points (2-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six assists, five rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 24 minutes in Sunday's 103-100 win over the Bucks.
Making his return from a four-game absence due to right Achilles tendinopathy, Conley ended up handling a prominent role off the bench and came through with a quality stat line during his time on the court. Conley is averaging 19.3 minutes per game on the season, but the Timberwolves had more playing time up for grabs after Jaden McDaniels (hip) missed the entire second half. Expect the Timberwolves to peel back Conley's minutes a bit if McDaniels is available to play Tuesday against the Knicks.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Good to go
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Conley (Achilles) is available for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Conley will return from a four-game absence due to right Achilles tendinitis to face Milwaukee. His return should mean fewer opportunities for Bones Hyland. Conley is averaging 5.3 points, 3.2 assists and 1.8 rebounds across 19.1 minutes per game this season.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Deemed questionable
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Conley (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Conley has missed four straight games due to right Achilles tendinitis, but he seemingly has a chance at making his return Sunday. In his absence, Bones Hyland has seen an increased role. Conley is averaging 5.3 points and 3.2 assists across 19.1 minutes per game this season.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Won't play Friday
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Conley (Achilles) is out for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Right Achilles tendinopathy will result in a fourth consecutive absence for Conley, who can be deemed day-to-day ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Bucks. The bulk of Conley's vacated minutes should head towards Bones Hyland, who has averaged 15.0 points, 5.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 34.9 minutes per game over his last two outings.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Conley won't play in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies due to right Achilles tendinopathy, per Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast'.
Wednesday is set to mark a third consecutive absence for the veteran floor general, whose next opportunity to retake the court will come during Saturday's showdown against the Thunder. Bones Hyland has started two straight games in Conley's absence, putting the former on the streaming radar against Memphis.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Won't go Sunday
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Conley (Achilles) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Conley will miss his second consecutive contest due to a right Achilles issue, and his next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against Memphis. With the veteran point guard sidelined, Rob Dillingham will likely see increased minutes, especially if Bones Hyland (knee) is downgraded from questionable to out.
