Conley agreed to a rest-of-season contract with Minnesota on Tuesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
The agreement between the two sides happened shortly after he was waived by the Hornets earlier this month, but Conley will officially be added back to the Minnesota roster before the club's next game Friday versus the Mavericks. Presumably, he'll reprise his role as a backup point guard. Minutes may be even tougher to come by for Conley this time around, however, as the Timberwolves acquired Ayo Dosunmu at the trade deadline and have handed him a sizable role on the second unit.
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Mike Conley: Expected to return to Minnesota
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Conley is expected to re-sign with the Timberwolves, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Conley was traded twice this week, to Chicago and then to Charlotte. However, he was eventually waived, freeing him up to choose his next destination. A return to Minnesota seemed inevitable, so this news does not come as a surprise. For now, it sounds like the two sides are still finalizing the details.
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Mike Conley: Waived Thursday
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The Hornets waived Conley on Thursday.
As expected, Conley will never end up making an appearance with the Hornets, after he was acquired Wednesday from Chicago in a deal that also sent Coby White to Charlotte. Once he clears waivers, Conley will be free to join a team of his choosing. The 38-year-old point guard could even head back to Minnesota, but wherever he winds up, Conley will be more of a veteran locker room presence than an on-court asset.
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Hornets' Mike Conley: Re-routed to Charlotte
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The Hornets acquired Conley and guard Coby White from the Bulls on Wednesday in exchange for guard Collin Sexton, forward Ousmane Dieng, a 2029 second-round pick and two 2031 second-round draft picks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Conley has now been moved for the second time in as many days after Minnesota flipped him to Chicago on Tuesday. For the time being, Conley will likely slot in as the third- or fourth-string point guard in Charlotte, but the possibility exists that the Hornets could waive him in the aftermath of Thursday's trade deadline.
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Bulls' Mike Conley: Unlikely to stay in Chicago
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Conley (recently traded) is not expected to stay in Chicago after being acquired by the Bulls from the Timberwolves on Wednesday, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.
Conley was part of a three-team deal between the Timberwolves, Bulls and Pistons on Wednesday that saw Jaden Ivey join Conley in Chicago while Dario Saric and Kevin Huerter (back) were sent to Detroit. It appears Conley will not stick around with his new team, and Haynes relays that the veteran point guard and the Bulls "will work on a proper path to move forward." That could mean that Conley is sent to another team before Thursday's trade deadline or is cut by the Bulls, which would allow him to sign with a team in need of backcourt help. Prior to the trade, Conley was averaging 4.4 points, 2.9 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 threes over 18.5 minutes per game with the Timberwolves.
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Bulls' Mike Conley: Flipped to Chicago
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Minnesota agreed to trade Conley to Chicago in a three-team deal Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Jaden Ivey will be sent to Chicago, while Dario Saric and Kevin Huerter (back) will head to Detroit with Minnesota unloading a protected swap for this salary dump.
Father Time caught up to Conley in Minnesota, and the club will go in a different direction. The Bulls have a crowded backcourt, and it's hard to imagine Conley playing more than a minimal role as things currently stand. If the Bulls end up moving Coby White or other pieces, maybe that changes. Conley can be considered questionable to debut Thursday against Toronto.
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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.
