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Timberwolves' Mike Conley plans to play 20th NBA season as he becomes unrestricted free agent
TL;DR
Mike Conley plans to play his 20th NBA season as an unrestricted free agent. His performance in the playoffs has motivated him to continue his career, although it's uncertain if he will remain with the Timberwolves.
Key points
- Mike Conley plans to play a 20th NBA season
- He becomes an unrestricted free agent
- Timberwolves lost to the Spurs in the playoffs
- Conley averaged 5.7 points in the series against the Spurs
- Conley shot 56% on 3-point attempts in the playoffs
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Mike Conley
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Mike Conley says he plans to play a 20th NBA season. The question is whether or not he’ll do so with the Minnesota Timberwolves as he becomes an unrestricted free agent.
The Timberwolves’ season ended with a Game 6 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals. However, Conley’s play in that series is what convinced him that he can play at least one more year.
“I think I might’ve proved to myself I can play a little longer,” Conley told the Star-Tribune’s Chris Hine.
In the six-game series versus the Spurs, Conley averaged 5.7 points and 2.8 assists, while shooting 56% on 21 3-point attempts. During Minnesota’s 12 postseason games, the veteran point guard averaged 4.4 points and 2.7 assists with 50% shooting on 26 3-pointers.
Conley, 38, played in 54 games this season (starting 15). He scored 4.5 points and dished out 2.9 assists, shooting 34% on 166 3-point attempts.
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The 2025-26 season included a brief trip around the league for Conley at the NBA trade deadline. Initially, the Wolves dealt him to the Chicago Bulls as part of a a three-team trade that sent and Dario Šarić to the . (That was also the deal in which went from Detroit to Chicago, .)
Q&A
What are Mike Conley's career statistics in the playoffs?
In the recent playoffs, Mike Conley averaged 4.4 points and 2.7 assists over 12 games.
Which team did the Timberwolves lose to in the playoffs?
The Timberwolves lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals.
Is Mike Conley expected to stay with the Timberwolves next season?
It is uncertain if Mike Conley will stay with the Timberwolves as he becomes an unrestricted free agent.
