MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves and level guard Mike Conley agreed Monday to a two-year contract extension value about $21 million that might final by means of his nineteenth season in the NBA, based on an individual with information of the deal.
The individual spoke to The Related Press on situation of anonymity as a result of the contract had not but been finalized. The league is on a quick hiatus for the All-Star break.
The 36-year-old Conley is in his first full season with Minnesota, after arriving a bit over a 12 months in the past in a commerce with Utah simply earlier than the deadline. He’s presently making a bit greater than $24 million this season on a deal that was set to run out this summer time, and this transfer is one other sign that the membership is all-in on attempting to chase a title with the present core, even when it comes with a hefty luxurious tax hit.
The four-time winner of the NBA Sportsmanship Award has supplied the Timberwolves an invaluable dose of management, maturity and unselfishness for coach Chris Finch and the workers, plus career-best 44.2 per cent taking pictures from 3-point vary. That price ranks ninth within the league.
“Final 12 months I used to be coming in right here nearly deer within the headlights. I used to be attempting to determine it out. It was quick and quick motion and attempting to essentially mesh with everyone’s video games as effectively. And now, I perceive everyone on the group,” Conley stated. “I perceive Finch and what he needs to perform.”
His assist-to-turnover ratio (6.08) is the second-best within the NBA. His reunion with former Jazz teammate Rudy Gobert has additionally helped unlock the large man’s fullest offensive potential after a rocky debut season.
Most of all, Conley has stayed wholesome, taking part in in 50 of 57 video games for the Western Convention-leading Wolves (39-16). He has sat out a number of occasions for relaxation, however largely chafed on the thought when broached by the teaching workers.
“I don’t understand how lengthy I’m going to play, so each time I am going out I’ve received to play as onerous as I can, play pretty much as good as I can, give every little thing I’ve received, and hopefully it’s sufficient to win,” Conley stated.
The Wolves return from the break Friday and host Milwaukee.
