Overview
- Conley officially signed a rest-of-season deal to return to Minnesota, completing the move two weeks after he was traded away.
- After being dealt to Chicago, then to Charlotte, and subsequently waived, he became eligible under NBA rules to rejoin the Timberwolves.
- Minnesota waited the full 14-day window before signing him to maximize cap and tax savings, retaining an additional open roster spot.
- The contract is a veteran minimum on a prorated basis, with reported estimates placing his take-home near $1.15 million and a modest cap hit.
- Conley’s role is expected to tilt toward leadership rather than minutes as his production has dipped this season and Dosunmu takes a larger backcourt role; the Wolves are 34–22 and sixth in the West.