The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly more interested in Fred VanVleet than Mike Conley if they are going to address the point guard position ahead of the Feb. 9 trade deadline. “Conley to the Clippers, I can tell you that that one is, I think, unlikely to happen because I don’t know if the Clippers are willing to throw in that first-round pick,” ESPN’s Tim MacMahon said during a conversation with Zach Lowe on The Lowe Post podcast (29:15 mark). “If they are for a point guard, I think it’s more likely VanVleet than it is for Conley.”
Source: Scott Polacek @ Bleacher Report
Source: Scott Polacek @ Bleacher Report
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Eric Walden @tribjazz
FINAL: 108, Mavs 100. Utah hangs on against Luka-less Dallas, gets back to .500 overall at 26-26. Markkanen 29p/5r. Beasley 19p/4r, 5-11 from 3. Kessler 14p/11r/5b. Clarkson 14p/7r/3a. Conley 4p/11a/4s. Sexton 12p. Up next: hosting the Raptors on Feb. 1. – 11:18 PM
FINAL: 108, Mavs 100. Utah hangs on against Luka-less Dallas, gets back to .500 overall at 26-26. Markkanen 29p/5r. Beasley 19p/4r, 5-11 from 3. Kessler 14p/11r/5b. Clarkson 14p/7r/3a. Conley 4p/11a/4s. Sexton 12p. Up next: hosting the Raptors on Feb. 1. – 11:18 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
HALFTIME: Jazz 66, Mavs 48. Utah continues to shoot very well — 59.5% overall, 7-17 from deep. Markkanen 15p, Clarkson 12p, Sexton 10p, Kessler 10p/7r/4b, Conley 8a. – 10:06 PM
HALFTIME: Jazz 66, Mavs 48. Utah continues to shoot very well — 59.5% overall, 7-17 from deep. Markkanen 15p, Clarkson 12p, Sexton 10p, Kessler 10p/7r/4b, Conley 8a. – 10:06 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
This is weird, Bryce Young (Alabama) and CJ Stroud (Ohio State) are having a shooting contest at the @Utah Jazz game.
Probably the top two QB’s drafted this year.
Also, Mike Conley and Collin Sexton rivalry? pic.twitter.com/PuG3cjVTT0 – 9:39 PM
This is weird, Bryce Young (Alabama) and CJ Stroud (Ohio State) are having a shooting contest at the @Utah Jazz game.
Probably the top two QB’s drafted this year.
Also, Mike Conley and Collin Sexton rivalry? pic.twitter.com/PuG3cjVTT0 – 9:39 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
With Luka out, Josh Green will make his second start this season…joined by Dinwiddie, Hardaway Jr., Finney-Smith & Powell. Utah is starting a front line of Markkanen, Walker Kessler & Kelly Olynyk, who is returning from an 8 game absence. Backcourt is Conley & Clarkson. – 9:03 PM
With Luka out, Josh Green will make his second start this season…joined by Dinwiddie, Hardaway Jr., Finney-Smith & Powell. Utah is starting a front line of Markkanen, Walker Kessler & Kelly Olynyk, who is returning from an 8 game absence. Backcourt is Conley & Clarkson. – 9:03 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Green, DFS, Powell, Hardaway, Dinwiddie
Utah starters: Beasley, Markkanen, Kessler, Clarkson, Conley
8:10 tip @971TheFreak – 8:32 PM
Mavs starters: Green, DFS, Powell, Hardaway, Dinwiddie
Utah starters: Beasley, Markkanen, Kessler, Clarkson, Conley
8:10 tip @971TheFreak – 8:32 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Hardy confirms that the Jazz will be starting Walker Kessler, Kelly Olynyk, Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson, and Mike Conley tonight. – 7:21 PM
Hardy confirms that the Jazz will be starting Walker Kessler, Kelly Olynyk, Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson, and Mike Conley tonight. – 7:21 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Can Will Hardy dunk? What about Mike Conley? https://t.co/ROitx3CCVe pic.twitter.com/RVqkCO17UL – 1:00 PM
Can Will Hardy dunk? What about Mike Conley? https://t.co/ROitx3CCVe pic.twitter.com/RVqkCO17UL – 1:00 PM
More on this storyline
Mike Conley: I’ve been at a loss for words over the death of Tyre Nichols. I’m sending love to his family and to the city of Memphis, and I share in your pain over this tragic loss. Justice for Tyre. pic.twitter.com/KyRIXXoc6E -via Twitter @mconley11 / January 28, 2023
Now that Utah has come down to earth, the front office is believed to be shopping veterans such as guard Mike Conley. Conley’s contract is favorable, with $14.3 million of $24.4 million guaranteed next season. The same (real or wannabe) contenders are thought to have interest, among others: the Lakers, Clippers and Timberwolves. -via Bleacher Report / January 25, 2023
And while the market is not exactly teeming with top-shelf talent, GMs and scouts identified several players that could meet the needs of those three teams: Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic, Utah Jazz guards Mike Conley, Malik Beasley and Jordan Clarkson; Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross; and Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon. -via FoxSports.com / January 20, 2023
