Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley is on the trade block. With Utah already moving on from Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, it's apparent the team is looking to offload its remaining assets. Conley finished last season by averaging 13.7 points, 5.3 assists, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 steals. He also shot 40.8% from deep, and even more surprisingly, he played 72 games. Nonetheless, Conley's best days are more than likely in the past. However, he should provide sporadic value for fantasy managers no matter where he suits up in 2022-23.

The Utah Jazz have been talking to opposing teams to gauge trade interest on veteran guard Mike Conley, according to Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune. Jones also stated that it's unclear what kind of market there is for Conley at this moment -- if there's one at all. The 34-year-old has two years and about $45 million left on his current contract. Last year, he took a step back as he averaged 13.7 points per game -- the lowest he's averaged since 2011-12. He also averaged 5.3 assists per game while shooting 43.5% from the field.

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (rest) and point guard Mike Conley (knee) will be held out of Wednesday's contest vs. Oklahoma City. The absences in the backcourt figure to pave the way for Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jordan Clarkson to take on significantly elevated offensive roles, while Bojan Bogdanovic could be in that mix as well. With a playoff spot sewn up, the Jazz are choosing rest for their primary ballhandlers on the second leg of a back-to-back. Barring something unforeseen, fantasy managers can anticipate having Mitchell and Conley back for full usage Friday against the Suns.

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley put on a show during Saturday's loss to the Golden State Warriors. Prior to Saturday, Conley had gone eight straight games without scoring at least 20 points in a contest. That changed when Conley knocked down 10-of-18 shots from the floor and hit five shots from beyond the arc. The veteran guard finished with 26 points, five rebounds, and eight assists in 36 minutes of playing time. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect 20-point performances from Conley on a daily basis. However, the Jazz are going to need him to step up if they want to have any chance in the postseason.

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (knee) won't play on Sunday against the Knicks. The veteran is getting the night off to rest his right knee, and he will be joined by Bojan Bogdanovic (calf), Danuel House Jr. (knee), and Trent Forrest (wrist). As a result, Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell will likely see an uptick in production. There's also room for Jordan Clarkson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker to get more involved, although DFS managers should realize their presence in any lineup isn't without risk.

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (rest) won't play on Sunday against Oklahoma City. With Conley's club playing its first of back-to-back outings, the veteran will get the night off to rest. As a result, Trent Forrest will likely take his place in the rotation, with the 23-year-old averaging 11.3 points and 5.3 assists throughout four starts this season. Forrest warrants starting consideration in deep seasonal formats. He should also be treated as a viable value option in DFS contests.

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley is expected to ramp up his playing time going forward. The veteran guard was being held out of back-to-back sets up to this point. However, the Jazz have decided to lift that restriction and give Conley more minutes. Currently, Conley is playing around 28 minutes per contest. That should increase as the regular season goes on, which is great news for fantasy managers with Conley rostered. Possibly, Jordan Clarkson and Trent Forest take slight hits with Conley getting more playing time. Although, Clarkson should still remain valuable in fantasy formats with Conley's minutes increasing.

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (calf) and point guard Mike Conley (knee, rest) have been ruled out for Monday's game vs. the Suns. Gobert has recently battled an ankle ailment but he will now be sidelined due to a strained left calf. Conley's absence comes as a form of load management after playing 29 minutes Sunday. Without the league's leading rebounder in the mix, Hassan Whiteside is likely to see a significant jump in both time on the floor and usage, making him a hot commodity in the DFS market, particularly during the four-game slate. Conley's absence (along with that of Donovan Mitchell) should funnel more intrigue toward Jordan Clarkson, although Jared Butler could be a sneaky upside DFS option in his own right. Gobert's next chance to return comes Wednesday in a rematch with Phoenix, a matchup Conley should have the green light for.

The Utah Jazz will be massively shorthanded for Friday's contest vs. the Raptors, with the starting backcourt of Donovan Mitchell (back) and Mike Conley (rest) among those unavailable. With other key contributors such as Rudy Gobert (health and safety protocols), Bojan Bogdanovic (finger), Jordan Clarkson (back) and Royce O'Neale (knee) also sidelined, any healthy member of the Jazz stands to see enormous DFS upside. Jared Butler should see all the minutes and offensive duties that he can handle, while Eric Paschall and Hassan Whiteside also should step into higher usage. Conley should be back in action Saturday against Indiana, although fantasy managers will want to check back for an update on Mitchell.

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (rest) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. The Jazz remain cautious with their veterans, but Conley will return for this one. His return will mean less usage and minutes for Joe Ingles and Jordan Clarkson. Also, Donovan Mitchell won't be handling the ball as much. Fantasy managers can feel safe firing up Conley for Tuesday's slate.

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley had his best offensive game of the young season in Tuesday's win over the Sacramento Kings. He shot 11-for-19 from the field, including 6-for-9 from beyond the arc, on the way to a season-high 30 points. He also added three rebounds, two assists and a steal while turning the ball over four times. Conley averaged just 13.6 points per game over five games in October and he averaged 16.2 points per game last season, so don't expect Tuesday's offensive explosion to start a trend. He's an efficient point guard who should continue to deliver solid assists, threes and steals for fantasy managers.

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (knee) won't suit up against the Bulls on Saturday. With the team playing the front half of back-to-back outings, the 34-year-old will get the night off to rest his right knee. As a result, Joe Ingles should automatically show up on the radar as a viable DFS value option, with Donovan Mitchell and Jordan Clarkson also a virtual lock to benefit from a usage perspective.

Free-agent guard Mike Conley remains on the Jazz's wish list heading into the regular season. Although the veteran had played well during his time in Utah, a nagging hamstring issue relegated him to 98 games throughout the last two seasons. Brining Conley back is considered a "top priority" for the team, although it may take a hefty amount to retain his services, reportedly around $75 million over three years.

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