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In a move that felt more like a whirlwind tour of the Eastern Conference than a typical trade cycle, veteran point guard Mike Conley is officially back home. The Minnesota Timberwolves announced on Wednesday that they have re-signed the 19-year NBA veteran, ending a chaotic two-week period that saw Conley change jerseys twice before ultimately returning to Minneapolis. While the "business side" of the NBA can often feel cold and calculated, this specific series of events was a masterclass in salary cap gymnastics. Here is the breakdown of how Conley left, why he’s back, and what it means for the Timberwolves as they push toward the playoffs.