Mike Conley Chooses Celtics over Timberwolves
The 38-year-old guard will enter his 20th NBA season after averaging a career-low 4.5 points for Minnesota last season.
- On Wednesday, veteran guard Mike Conley agreed to a one-year contract with the Boston Celtics, becoming the 14th player in NBA history to reach 20 seasons, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
- The 38-year-old spent four years with Minnesota following a stint with Utah and a 12-year run with Memphis, remaining one of four active players from the 2007 draft class.
- During his 19th season, Conley averaged a career-low 4.5 points in 54 games for the Timberwolves but remained a valued locker room leader and trusted playoff option.
- Conley joins a Boston backcourt headlined by Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, adding veteran depth though not addressing the team's stated need for perimeter speed.
- Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens said last week the team would look to bolster their flimsy frontcourt, signaling ongoing offseason priorities beyond the Conley signing.
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Mike Conley chooses Celtics over Timberwolves
MINNEAPOLIS — “Minnesota Mike” is in Minnesota no more. Mike Conley, the Timberwolves’ foremost veteran leader, has agreed to a one-year deal with Boston. ESPN first reported the deal. The Timberwolves wanted the guard to return, though likely not in a meaningful rotational role. Last week, the Timberwolves traded for LaMelo Ball to serve as the franchise’s long-term floor general. Conley was seemingly being slowly phased out at various points o…
The Record
Boston HeraldCeltics reportedly signing veteran guard entering 20th season
The Celtics’ newest addition is one of the NBA’s oldest players. Boston agreed to terms Wednesday on a one-year contract with veteran guard Mike Conley, according to a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania. Conley, who turns 39 in October, is entering his 20th NBA season, having entered the league as the fourth overall pick out of Ohio State in 2007. He is 10 months older than Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla. The uber-experienced point guard spent t…
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