

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley will stick around with the team for at least two more seasons. The veteran guard signed a two-year, $21 million extension with the organization on Monday. This is a team-friendly deal that will allow the 36-year-old to possibly finish out his career in Minnesota. Through two seasons, Conley is averaging 11.7 points, 6.0 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 2.3 triples across 29.7 minutes. Conley has been consistent throughout his career and is showing no signs of slowing down.


Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (shoulder) finished as the third-highest scorer of this year's All-Star Game in Indianapolis on Sunday, producing 36 points in 22 minutes off the bench for the Eastern squad in a 211-186 win. Brown missed the final game ahead of the All-Star break with a shoulder issue, but he took part in Saturday's dunk contest and didn't appear to be limited in any way on Sunday either, hitting 15-for-23 from the field and 6-for-12 from outside. Brown's form has been shaky lately, as he's averaged only 16.0 points for the month, but Sunday's performance should be a good confidence booster for him ahead of the final couple of months of the season.


Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo had 23 points in his eighth career All-Star appearance on Sunday. The former MVP did the damage with an 11-for-16 effort from the field while collecting seven rebounds and an assist. The Bucks star is shooting a career-high 61.6 percent from the field for the season and showed off his extreme efficiency again in Indianapolis. It's been another great year for Antetokounmpo, but with the Bucks struggling lately, he might even have to squeeze a bit more out of himself over the last couple of months to help the team secure a good seeding for a playoff run.


Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton showed off incredible shooting form from downtown in Sunday's All-Star Game, sinking 10 of his 14 shots en route to 32 points. The game turned into a three-point barrage from both teams, and Haliburton set the tone early with five makes inside the opening four minutes of action. The 23-year-old thoroughly enjoyed his second career All-Star outing in front of home crowd in Indianapolis, adding seven rebounds and six assists to his line in 27 minutes. 2023-24 has been a monster year for Haliburton, and with him now back playing his regular minutes again after injury, we should see him shine very brightly over the final stretch.


Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes contributed 16 points off the bench as the Eastern Conference dominated the All-Star Game on Sunday, winning 211-186. Making his first All-Star appearance, Barnes shot 7-for-10 from the field with two makes from downtown and picked up eight rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 18 minutes. Barnes was one of four All-Star Game debutants in 2024, along with Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Maxey, and Paolo Banchero, who all suited up for the East. The 22-year-old forward has become a centerpiece for the Raptors and should have a huge finish to 2023-24. Entering the All-Star break, Barnes averaged a near triple-double over a four-game stretch, which could be a sign of things to come.
