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Celtics Sign 20-Season Veteran Mike Conley

7/1/2026

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The Boston Celtics signed free-agent guard Mike Conley (38) to a one-year contract for his 20th NBA season.
Conley became the 14th player in NBA history to reach 20 seasons.
He will back up Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, playing about 15-20 minutes per game.
Last season with Minnesota, Conley appeared in 54 games, averaging 4.5 points and 2.9 assists in 18.4 minutes while shooting 33.5%.

History

Historical Context

When Kareem Abdul-Jabbar completed his record-setting 20th season in 1988-89, he became the first NBA player to reach that longevity, a milestone still rare—only twelve players have logged 20 or more seasons. The Celtics’ 2024 signing of 38-year-old guard Mike Conley reflects the league’s growing reliance on veteran depth to mentor younger talent.

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Story summary

The Boston Celtics signed free-agent guard Mike Conley (38) to a one-year contract for his 20th NBA season.
Conley became the 14th player in NBA history to reach 20 seasons.
He will back up Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, playing about 15-20 minutes per game.
Last season with Minnesota, Conley appeared in 54 games, averaging 4.5 points and 2.9 assists in 18.4 minutes while shooting 33.5%.

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