Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Delivers double-double Friday
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Conley contributed 13 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Friday's 109-106 victory over the Hawks.
Conley has been doing a good job as the Timberwolves' main playmaker out of the backcourt, and while his usage rate could decrease now that Karl-Anthony Towns is back in the mix, he remains a solid contributor, particularly in the assists category. Conley has scored in double digits in seven of his last 1o games, averaging 13.8 points and 5.9 assists per game in that span.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Drills five threes in loss
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Conley finished Wednesday's 116-107 loss to Denver with 19 points (7-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 30 minutes.
Despite the loss, the Timberwolves have to be encouraged by Conley's recent stat lines. The veteran has also enjoyed a great attendance record during his first full season in Minneapolis, missing only six games during the 2023-24 campaign. Conley has 10 three-pointers over his last two games, and converted 55.6 percent of his long-range shots in the process.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Scores five points in return
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Conley ended Friday's 97-87 loss to Phoenix with five points (1-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three assists over 25 minutes.
Although Conley returned to the starting lineup, he was ineffective in the low-scoring loss, joining three other starters who failed to break the double-digit scoring barrier. Conley's not at risk of losing his starting role, but Nickeil Alexander-Walker had a solid result during his absence and scored 13 points off the bench during Friday's loss. At the very least, Alexander-Walker's usage is likely to increase, which could cut into Conley's usual load.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Cleared for Friday
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Conley (rest) will be available for Friday's game against the Suns.
The veteran had his 28-game active streak snapped Wednesday against Toronto as he was given a maintenance day. He'll likely reprise his usual role against the Suns, which means Nickeil Alexander-Walker is expected to return to the second unit.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Resting Wednesday
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Conley has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors due to rest purposes.
Conley's absence will snap a 28-game streak of appearances. The last time the veteran was sidelined, Nickeil Alexander-Walker drew a start. Monte Morris and Jordan McLaughlin are also candidates for increased playing time in Conley's stead.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Scores 19, hands out seven dimes
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Conley posted 19 points (7-11 FG, 5-9 3Pt), one rebound, seven assists and four steals in 29 minutes during Sunday's 109-101 loss to the Bulls.
Conley had a solid outing as a scorer and playmaker, but the rest of the offense wasn't sharp, as the Timberwolves barely reached the 100-point mark in this loss. The veteran floor general has been playing well lately, scoring in double digits in five of his last six games while dishing out five or more assists in each of those contests. Conley will aim to keep this run alive in a tough matchup against Fred VanVleet and the Rockets on Tuesday.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Shines in win over Cleveland
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Conley finished with 21 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one block over 32 minutes during Friday's 104-91 victory over the Cavaliers.
Conley has been playing well of late, and the veteran floor general is doing a great job of putting up solid numbers on offense, taking advantage of the fact that guys such as Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) and Rudy Gobert (ribs) have been forced to miss time in recent weeks. Conley's offensive surge is not likely to be sustainable in the long term, but fantasy managers who have him rostered are certainly reaping the benefits, as he's scored 20 or more points in three of his last five games.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Strong from deep in season high
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Conley posted 25 points (8-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes during Saturday's 119-100 victory over the Jazz.
Conley connected on a team-high-tying handful of threes while ending as one of two Timberwolves players with 25 or more points to boost the team offensively in a winning effort. Conley set a new season high in scoring, posting his second straight 20-point game. He has made five or more threes in five games this season, including in back-to-back outings.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Drops 23 points in win
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Conley produced 23 points (9-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 118-100 win over the Clippers.
This was arguably Conley's best game of the season from an offensive perspective as he eclipsed 20 points for the first time. This performance could boost his confidence, as he's had a tough time in March. In those seven games, Conley has hit just 42.4 percent from the field and 29.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Strong effort in win Monday
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Conley contributed 19 points (6-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and three steals in 29 minutes during Monday's 119-114 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Conley delivered a strong performance Monday, tying his best scoring mark of the season and chipping in with at least seven dimes for the third time across his last four appearances. Conley is averaging 10.9 points, 4.7 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game since the league resumed following the All-Star break.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Plays 36 minutes after injury scare
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Conley (ankle) closed with 14 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 124-120 overtime loss to the Kings.
Conley had to go to the locker room after suffering an ankle injury, but it appears the issue was minor. The veteran point guard finished with 36 minutes and played all five minutes of the overtime period. Conley's eight assists were his most since Feb. 8, and he's reached that mark 19 times this season. If Anthony Edwards (personal) is unavailable for Sunday's matchup against the Clippers, Conley may be asked to handle more offensive usage than usual.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Inks two-year extension
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Conley and the Timberwolves agreed to a two-year, $21 million contract extension Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Conley has looked sharp for Minnesota in his age-36 season, and the Timberwolves have solidified themselves as contenders in no small part due to his steady hand as the team's starting point guard. Through 50 games, he's averaged 10.6 points, 6.4 assists, 2.9 rebounds, 2.3 three-pointers and 1.0 steals in 28.9 minutes per contest. Conley had been ticketed for free agency this summer, but after agreeing to an extension, he'll now be locked in with Minnesota through the 2025-26 season.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Boosts offense in season-high game
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Conley closed Thursday's 129-105 victory over Milwaukee with 18 points (6-8 FG, 6-7 3Pt), five rebounds and nine assists over 31 minutes.
Conley led all Timberwolves players in Thursday's contest in threes made while handing out a team-high-tying assist total to go along with a handful of assists and a season-high scoring mark in a winning effort. Conley has scored 18 or more points in four games this season, connecting on at least four threes in three of those outings. The point guard has notched at least 15 points, eight assists and five rebounds in three appearances.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Top distributor in defeat
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Conley had four points (1-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and three steals over 28 minutes during Friday's 108-106 loss to the Magic.
Conley struggled shooting the ball from the field, connecting on just one shot in Friday's defeat, but he still impacted the game by handing out a team-high assist total along with a handful of rebounds and a team-high trio of steals. Conley has distributed nine or more dimes in 11 games this season while recording at least five boards five times. Conley has failed to tally at least five points in just two games this year, the other of which occurred Jan. 20 with a season-low three points.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Reaches double figures in return
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Conley ended Wednesday's 121-87 victory over the Mavericks with 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 25 minutes.
Conley returned to action after missing back-to-back games with a hamstring injury by providing a spark offensively while ending as one of five Timberwolves in double figures in scoring along with a trio of assists in a winning effort. Conley has posted a double-digit point total in three of his last four games while handing out at least three assists in all of those outings.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Cleared to play
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Conley (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
Conley will return to action after missing back-to-back games due to left hamstring tightness and presumably reclaim his starting spot from Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Conley's missed four out of the last five games and five total contests in January, so it'd be surprising to see the veteran clear 30 minutes versus Dallas.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Goes through shootaround
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Conley (hamstring) was able to participate in Wednesday's shootaround but remains questionable for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
Conley appears to be trending in the right direction after missing Minnesota's past two games with left hamstring tightness. If Conley is ultimately ruled out again ahead of the game's 8 p.m. ET tipoff, Anthony Edwards would likely serve as the Timberwolves' de facto point guard, with Nickeil Alexander-Walker presumably entering the starting five again in Conley's stead.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Officially questionable Wednesday
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Conley (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Dallas.
Conley is at risk of missing his third consecutive game due to left hamstring soreness. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has started in his stead, while Jordan McLaughlin delivered 10 points off the bench in Monday's victory over Oklahoma City.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Officially out Monday
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Conley (hamstring) will not play Monday versus Oklahoma City, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
Conley continues to deal with hamstring soreness, and MacMahon notes that Minnesota will continue exercising an abundance of caution with the 36-year-old. Nickeil Alexander-Walker started Saturday's contest in Conley's stead, so he is a candidate to remain with the first unit. The Timberwolves are 1-3 without Conley this season.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Iffy for Monday
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Conley (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
Conley is in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive game due to lingering left hamstring soreness. If he is unable to go, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jordan McLaughlin and Shake Milton are likely candidates to receive increased playing time.
