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Wolves finalize cost-cutting move with Mike Conley by signing back veteran after trading him away
The Timberwolves cut luxury-tax costs by trading Conley, then re-signed him on a minimum deal to maintain salary flexibility and add guard Ayo Dosunmu.
- On Wednesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves finalized a cost-cutting signing of Mike Conley, 19-year NBA veteran, on a rest-of-season veteran minimum deal, two weeks after trading him away.
- To reduce luxury-tax obligations, Minnesota Timberwolves executed a salary dump to lower payroll beneath the first apron, which created cap flexibility for roster moves.
- Being routed twice before waivers allowed, Conley was first sent in a three-team deal before the All-Star break, then waived, making him eligible to re-sign with Minnesota.
- Facing roster rules, the Wolves had to add a 14th player by Tuesday and Conley's role is uncertain after acquiring Ayo Dosunmu, despite his valued leadership.
- A 19-year veteran, Conley, a four-time NBA Sportsmanship Award winner, underscores the tension between veteran retention and luxury-tax management for Minnesota Timberwolves .
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Mike Conley Returns to Timberwolves Two Weeks After Trade
Veteran guard Mike Conley is back with the Minnesota Timberwolves just two weeks after being dealt away at the trade deadline, the team announced Tuesday. The move brings the experienced floor leader back to a roster and system he knows well, restoring a level of continuity in the backcourt as Minnesota heads into the stretch […] The post Mike Conley Returns to Timberwolves Two Weeks After Trade appeared first on Get More Sports.
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