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Mike Conley's new extension in Minnesota is worth the price of a potential luxury tax bill

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The most consequential long-term development of NBA All-Star Weekend came on Monday after everyone had left Indianapolis, when ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Minnesota Timberwolves had agreed on a two-year, $21 million contract extension with point guard Mike Conley.

The Timberwolves' exciting rise to the top of the Western Conference came with a long-term concern: Could Minnesota afford to keep this core together?

With extensions for Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels and Karl-Anthony Towns all kicking in next season and raising their salaries, the Timberwolves' payroll stands to escalate dramatically after ranking 11th in the NBA this season.