Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Season-high 16 points in return
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Conley (toe) racked up 16 points (4-11 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four assists, two steals and one rebound across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 115-104 loss to the Kings.
Making his return to Minnesota's lineup after missing three games with a let big toe sprain, Conley didn't face any restrictions with his playing time and established a new season high in scoring. The veteran floor general has been up and down during his 18th season, but he remains a respectable source of three-pointers, steals and assists for fantasy managers who can handle the 37-year-old's sporadic absences at this stage of his career. Conley is shooting a career-low 32.4 percent from the field through 14 games this season, but he's also averaging 4.7 assists, 1.8 triples and 1.7 steals per game to somewhat atone for the poor efficiency.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Available to play Wednesday
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Conley (toe) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
After missing the past three games with a left big toe sprain, Conley is ready to return to action Wednesday in the second leg of a back-to-back set for Minnesota. Donte DiVincenzo will likely head back to the second unit to make room for Conley, while Rob Dillingham is expected to see a reduction in minutes.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Out once again Tuesday
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Conley (toe) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Rockets.
Conley will miss his third consecutive contest due to a sprained toe on his left foot. With the veteran point guard sidelined, Donte DiVincenzo will draw the start once again. Conley's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Kings.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Iffy for Tuesday
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Conley (toe) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Rockets.
Conley is in danger of missing his third straight game due to a sprained toe on his left foot, but coach Chris Finch said the veteran point guard remains day-to-day. If he's sidelined, Donte DiVincenzo and Nickeil Alexander-Walker would be candidates for increased roles again.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Won't play Sunday
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Conley (toe) is out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Conley is dealing with a sprained toe on his left foot, and while the injury shouldn't turn into a long-term absence, it'll be enough to sideline him for a second straight game. His absence will probably translate to Nickeil Alexander-Walker remaining as the starting point guard, while Donte DiVincenzo will likely see an uptick in playing time off the bench as well. Conley's next chance to play will come against the Rockets on Tuesday.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Won't suit up Thursday
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Conley (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Raptors.
Conley is dealing with a sprained toe on his left foot, though the injury shouldn't turn into a long-term absence. With the veteran point guard out, Nickeil Alexander-Walker will get the starting nod with Donte DiVincenzo likely seeing an uptick in playing time off the bench. Conley's next chance to play will come Sunday against Boston.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Dealing with toe sprain
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Conley is questionable for Thursday's game against the Raptors due to a left great toe sprain.
This is a new injury for the veteran, whose only absence this season was attributed to rest purposes during the second night of a back-to-back set. Donte DiVincenzo (back) is also questionable, so if both guards are sidelined, Nickeil Alexander-Walker would likely be in store for a major workload against Toronto.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Not on injury report
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Conley (rest) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Kings.
The veteran floor general was rested for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, but he should be ready to go Friday and is likely to recover his place in the starting lineup. Conley is averaging 7.4 points and 4.7 assists per game this season, and his expected return to the lineup will likely send Nickeil Alexander-Walker back to a bench role.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Resting Wednesday
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Conley won't play in Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to rest purposes.
Conley has failed to score in double figures in three straight games, playing less than 24 minutes in each of those contests. After a disappointing loss to Portland on Tuesday, the veteran point guard will rest during Wednesday's rematch, allowing Donte DiVincenzo, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Rob Dillingham to likely see increased roles. Conley should be back in action Friday in Sacramento.
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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.
