BREAKING: Minnesota Timberwolves Trade for Mike Conley
Conley, a veteran point guard, joins the Timberwolves after spending the past four seasons with the Utah Jazz
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn - The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired point guard Mike Conley from the Utah Jazz in exchange for a future first-round pick and two second-round picks, the team announced Thursday.
Conley, 35, is a four-time All-Star and has averaged 14.9 points, 6.0 assists, and 3.3 rebounds per game over his 15-year NBA career. He is a career 44.1% shooter from the field and 37.5% shooter from three-point range.
The Timberwolves are hoping that Conley can provide leadership and stability to a young team that is looking to make a playoff push this season. Conley is a veteran leader who has been to the playoffs 10 times in his career, including a trip to the Western Conference Finals in 2017.
The Jazz are trading Conley to make room for their young point guard, Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell has emerged as a star in recent seasons and is now the clear-cut leader of the Jazz's offense.
The trade is a win-win for both teams. The Timberwolves get a veteran leader who can help them win now, while the Jazz get a young player who can be their franchise cornerstone for years to come.
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