Former Grizzlies Star Mike Conley Traded Again at NBA Deadline

Veteran guard dealt from Timberwolves to Bulls in whirlwind 24 hours

Feb. 4, 2026 at 4:15pm

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Few players have had as chaotic of an NBA trade deadline as Memphis Grizzlies legend Mike Conley. One day after being traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Chicago Bulls, the former Grizzlies guard who starred with the team from 2007 to 2019 was on the move again.

Why it matters

Conley is a respected veteran who has played in the NBA for 17 seasons, making him one of the longest-tenured players in the league. His latest trade highlights the volatility of the NBA trade deadline and the uncertainty many veteran players face as they approach the end of their careers.

The details

Conley was first traded from the Timberwolves to the Bulls on February 3rd, 2026. However, the following day he was traded again, this time from the Bulls to an undisclosed team. The details of the second trade have not been made public.

  • Conley was traded from the Timberwolves to the Bulls on February 3rd, 2026.
  • Conley was traded again, this time from the Bulls, on February 4th, 2026.

The players

Mike Conley

A 17-year NBA veteran who spent the majority of his career with the Memphis Grizzlies from 2007 to 2019.

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What they’re saying

“Every game I play from here on out, I think about is this my last game”

— Mike Conley (wn.com)

What’s next

The details of Conley's second trade on February 4th have not been disclosed, so it remains to be seen where the veteran guard will end up next.

The takeaway

Conley's whirlwind trade deadline experience highlights the unpredictable nature of the NBA, where even established veterans can be moved multiple times in a short period as teams look to retool their rosters.