US EditionWill Chris Finch Stick with Struggling Timberwolves Vet Mike Conley?
Coach Chris Finch values Mike Conley’s decision-making and defense despite a 24% 3-point rate since Dec. 1 and a three-game losing streak, reflecting a pattern of patience with veterans.
- On January 16, 2026, Chris Finch, Timberwolves head coach, is weighing whether to remove Mike Conley from the rotation amid fan calls during Minnesota's three-game skid as Conley hits just 34% on 3-pointers this season, dropping to 24% since Dec. 1.
- Chris Finch has a history of sticking with veteran players through slumps, as his patience with Kyle Anderson and Julius Randle paid off in playoff runs years ago.
- For the season's recent games, Mike Conley has gone scoreless and 0 for 7 overall with 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 fouls across 21 and 15 minutes.
- The Timberwolves could shift Conley's minutes to rookies or younger guards immediately, with Joan Beringer, Jaylen Clark and Bones Hyland absorbing time, or Minnesota could pursue a guard upgrade before the trade deadline.
- At age 38 and in a reduced reserve role, Mike Conley faces harder odds as his net rating is worst among rotational players, though his past shooting swings suggest a bounceback is possible.
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Will Chris Finch stick with struggling Timberwolves vet Mike Conley?
Chris Finch has a history of sticking with trusted veterans, even during lengthy mid-season struggles. Kyle Anderson couldn’t find his shot and at times crushed Minnesota’s offensive spacing because of it two years ago. Julius Randle’s fit was clunky, at best, over the first half of last season. Yet the Timberwolves’ coach never flinched in regard to his backing of both players. Anderson’s spot in the rotation was never threatened, nor was Randl…
Chris Finch usually sticks with struggling Timberwolves’ vets. Will he do the same with Mike Conley?
Chris Finch has a history of sticking with trusted veterans, even during lengthy mid-season struggles. Kyle Anderson couldn’t find his shot and at times crushed Minnesota’s offensive spacing because of it two years ago. Julius Randle’s fit was clunky, at best, over the first half of last season. Yet the Timberwolves’ coach never flinched in regards to his backing of both players. Anderson’s spot in the rotation was never threatened, nor was Rand…
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