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Chris Haynes: Sources: Veteran guard Mike Conley Jr. isn’t expected to stick with the Chicago Bulls. Both sides will work on proper path to move forward. Conley will be a target for a team in need of point guard depth.

Jon Krawczynski: The Wolves are still in on Giannis and are still exploring other moves for depth. I don’t think the Conley deal necessarily means Giannis is happening. A lot of moving parts right now.

Jake Fischer: Being told the Wolves are receiving cash in their three-team deal with Detroit and Chicago that offloads Mike Conley Jr. to the Bulls, and swaps Kevin Huerter and Jaden Ivey. Minnesota very much remains in active pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources say.

NBACentral: Mike Conley is a candidate for a buyout, per @WindhorstESPN “This is a guy every team in the league would want. He could get bought out for a contender.” (Via @ESPNNBA )

While the Timberwolves have agreed to trade Mike Conley to Chicago, a team source says the deal is still being finalized. The Wolves are attaching a first-round swap in 2026 to get off Conley's contract and save more than $20 million in luxury tax payments.
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Bobby Marks: To Chicago Conley: $10.8M Ivey: $10.1M To Detroit Huerter: $17.9M Saric: $5.4M Detroit was $19.9M below the tax prior to the trade

Shams Charania: Bulls and Pistons have desires met here in a young and veteran guards to Chicago and a sharpshooter goes to Detroit. Minnesota creates significant tax savings and roster space as they pursue a Milwaukee star this week.

Yossi Gozlan: It looks like the Minnesota Timberwolves are trying to get under the luxury tax. They reduce their tax penalty from $24 million to $3.9 million by dumping Mike Conley Jr. They are just $3.9 million above the tax.

Shams Charania: Just in: Chicago, Minnesota and Detroit have agreed to a multi-team deal that sends Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley Jr. to the Bulls and Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric to the Pistons, sources tell ESPN. Detroit also receives a 2026 first-round protected swap from Minnesota.
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Dane Moore: Mike Conley was asked about coming back to play in Memphis, and in his answer he said: "Honestly, every game I play from here on out I think about, 'is this my last game?' I know I want to play more years, but you just never know how things work." Because Conley hasn't talked about this much, I asked about him saying he wants to play more years. "I do. I don't know if I can. Two different things. But yeah, definitely want to play more."

Underdog NBA: Mike Conley (rest) available to play Saturday.

Jon Krawczynski: Edwards questionable for tomorrow. Mike Conley remains out