Mike Conley

NBA general managers apparently have Mike Conley’s next career figured out. Conley would like a little more time to consider it. The Celtics veteran was selected as the player who would make the best future head coach in the league’s annual GM survey. His reaction was considerably less certain. “I don’t know if I’m ready […] The post Mike Conley on coaching future: ‘I don’t know if I can coach these young people’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 26: Mike Conley #45 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second half at TD Garden on October 26, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images MILWAUKEE — Mike Conley will get his first start of the season when the Celtics face the M...

James Harden added another milestone Monday, this one simply by taking the floor. The Cavaliers guard made his 1,228th career regular-season appearance against the Thunder, moving past Mike Conley for 44th on the NBA’s all-time games played list. Fittingly, it came against the franchise where Harden’s NBA career began. He spent his first three seasons […] The post Cavs’ James Harden moves past Mike Conley on NBA’s all-time games list appeared first on Hoops Wire.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 23: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after scoring against the New York Knicks during fourth quarter of the Celtics Home Opener at TD Garden on October 23, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Knicks 107-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Imag...

Payton Pritchard has played alongside plenty of talented teammates with the Boston Celtics, but Mike Conley Jr. has quickly earned a special place in his eyes. After powering Boston to a 134-99 rout of the Chicago Bulls on Monday night at TD Garden, Pritchard went out of his way to praise the 20-year veteran, who […] The post Celtics’ Payton Pritchard gives Mike Conley Jr. ultimate veteran praise appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 08: Sam Merrill #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots over Jordan Walsh #27 and Mike Conley #45 of the Boston Celtics during the first half of the preason game at Rocket Arena on October 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland ...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 08: Devin Carter #99 celebrates with Mike Conley #45 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on October 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 124-113. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty ...

BOSTON — Boston Celtics guard Mike Conley wore the apparel of a player Wednesday night, but the sheet of paper folded in his hand made him look more like a coach. That’s because he was operating as one for the night. Throughout the Celtics’ 114-93 preseason win against the Charlotte Hornets, Conley could be seen pointing to teammates when it was time for them to check into the game. He said head coach Joe Mazzulla put him in charge of Boston’s substitutions for the contest. “Joe approached me...

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BRIGHTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 15: Mike Conley #45 of the Boston Celtics speaks to the media during a press conference on September 15, 2026 at The Auerbach Center in Brighton, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images C...

Boston, MA - September 15: Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, forward Paul George, guard Mike Conley and president Brad Stevens pose for photos at a press conference on September 15, 2026. (Photo by Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images 1. The Jaylen question: The Celtics’ stated reason for moving on from Jaylen Brown is that they didn’t believe that they could build around two players each making 35% of the Cap. Yet the end result of the trad...

BRIGHTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 15: Head Coach Joe Mazzulla, Paul George #13, Mike Conley #45 & General Manager Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics pose for a photo during a press conference on September 15, 2026 at The Auerbach Center in Brighton, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Ph...

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 28: Payton Pritchard #11 and Mike Conley #45 of the Boston Celtics pose for photos during Boston Celtics Media Day at Auerbach Center on September 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images BOSTON — At the start of Celtics practi...

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BOSTON — Jayson Tatum spent part of his Media Day press conference on Monday recounting how much he learned from Paul George on his basketball journey. He saw George thriving with a similar build, so he pulled from George’s style and emulated his mannerisms. As he looked back on those childhood memories, he looked up and saw George (wearing the No. 13 he acquired in a trade from Ron Harper Jr.) awaiting his own interview. They embraced as George approached the podium. “As you get older in thi...

Someone at Celtics media day did the math, and nobody involved enjoyed the result. Mike Conley was drafted fourth overall in 2007, and his rookie teammate Chris Cenac Jr. was born four months later. Cenac heard it first and refused to accept the premise. “I thought it was longer, actually,” the rookie told the press. […] The post Celtics guard Mike Conley Jr.’s ‘outrageous’ reaction to age gap with teammate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a blockbuster trade for LaMelo Ball earlier this offseason, transforming the team from a supersized, bruising squad to a team that pushes the pace on nearly every possession. Ball also gives the Timberwolves their long-term solution at the point guard position, what with Mike Conley having declined over the past […] The post Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ simple reason why he’s happy LaMelo Ball is now a teammate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 28: Jayson Tatum #0 and Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics pose for photos during Boston Celtics Media Day at Auerbach Center on September 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images It was a rainy morning outside of the Auerba...