39-year-old Mike Conley joins Celtics for 20th NBA season, outside rotation
The gist
Point guard Mike Conley signed a one-year deal with Boston, his 20th NBA season.
He is a locker-room veteran rather than a rotation piece for the Celtics.
How it unfolded
- Jul 2026Conley signed a one-year deal with Boston, becoming the 14th player in NBA history to reach 20 seasons.
- Oct 20, 2026Conley did not play, a coach's decision, in Boston's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.
- Oct 21, 2026RotoWire reported Conley wasn't expected to be a significant part of Boston's Opening Night backcourt mix, serving instead as a veteran presence in the locker room.