Veteran point guard Mike Conley has found a new home. The Minnesota Timberwolves were quick to acquire the guard after dealing D’Angelo Russell to the Los Angeles Lakers last week. The trade may look like a minor one on paper, but it could have a major fantasy impact. Let’s take a look at the latest Mike Conley fantasy basketball & DFS rankings and see if the point guard provides value for the remainder of the NBA season.
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Mike Conley Fantasy Basketball & DFS Rankings
Conley has been inserted right into the Timberwolves starting lineup after being acquired from the Utah Jazz. In his first two games, Conley has made an immediate impact, impressing his new teammates. He scored 12 points to with nine assists and three rebounds in an upset win over the Dallas Mavericks earlier in the week.
“I think it’s important to have a room that is reflective of championship-level habits,” president of basketball operations Tim Connelly said, per The Athletic. “We’re far from being a championship-level team, but it starts with habits, it starts with day-to-day routine. And I think doing our homework on Mike, it was consistent that you won’t find a more professional guy, a guy who’s more dialed in and a guy who’s more about the right things.”
Conley ($5,200) is projected at 28.67 fantasy points in Stokastic’s NBA DFS rankings., making him a strong value play on the slate. Still, Conley admits that it’ll take time before he can truly mesh with his new teammates and master the flow of the Timberwolves offense.
“I just came from an offense I felt like I just kind of mastered and figured everything out,” Conley said. “Come to a different one, it takes a little time. Hopefully, we’ll speed it up.”
Conley fantasy basketball owners may have been upset when he was moved mid-season, but look for his value to continue rising as he gets more accustomed to the Timberwolves. Conley’s fantasy value should be on the rise as the second half progresses.
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