Pat Connaughton News, Rumors, Updates - Milwaukee Bucks

Drops out of rotation Connaughton (coach's decision) didn't see the floor in Wednesday's 122-106 win over the Bulls.

Impact Connaughton appears to have lost his spot in head coach Doc Rivers' rotation, as the veteran wing has now failed to get off the bench in both of the Bucks' last two games. Taurean Prince, Gary Trent, AJ Green and Andre Jackson are currently serving as the Bucks' primary options on the wing, and Connaughton's path to playing time will only become more blocked once Khris Middleton (ankles) is ready to make his NBA debut. Connaughton shot just 35.5 percent from the field and 30 percent from three-point range while averaging 4.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 17.6 minutes over the Bucks' first 13 games of the season before dropping out of the rotation.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Connaughton/Blake Wesley NBA Tracker: Nov. 11-17 A couple of solid games for the two former Irish players.

NOVEMBER 18 • USATODAY.COM

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NOVEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits two three-pointers in win Connaughton recorded six points (2-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 127-120 overtime victory over the Pistons.

Impact With Milwaukee's rotation down to only eight players Wednesday, Connaughton logged a season-high 24 minutes and two threes off the bench against Detroit. Over 12 reserve appearances for the Bucks this season, the 31-year-old veteran swingman is still supplying just 4.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 17.3 minutes per game. However, fantasy managers may see Connaughton take on a more pronounced role from the second unit once again if star guard Damian Lillard (concussion) and sixth man Bobby Portis (elbow) remain sidelined for Saturday's favorable matchup with the Hornets.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Cleveland Connaughton (hip) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Connaughton was hobbled by a left adductor strain during the Bucks' loss to the Cavaliers on Saturday, during which he went scoreless over 10 minutes. It won't hold him out of action, however, as he'll be available off the Bucks' bench Monday.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Connaughton/Blake Wesley NBA Tracker: Oct. 28-Nov. 3 Not the best week for the former Notre Dame players.

NOVEMBER 4 • USATODAY.COM

Iffy for Monday Connaughton is probable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to a left adductor strain, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Connaughton was held scoreless for the first time this season during Saturday's loss to Cleveland, so while he's expected to play through the issue, it may impact his effectiveness. In his first five appearances of the season, Connaughton averaged 4.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 17.2 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Milwaukee bench in scoring Connaughton closed with five points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds in 15 minutes during Monday's 119-108 loss to Boston.

Impact The 31-year-old led the bench in scoring with five points, though the entirety of the Milwaukee bench was outscored 28-19 by Payton Pritchard alone. Connaughton has received fairly consistent playing time off the bench four games into the regular season, but his 15 minutes against the Celtics marks his lowest total yet. In those four appearances, the veteran guard has shot just 7-for-20 from the field and 4-for-14 from deep.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Connaughton isn't starting Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Connaughton drew a spot start in Sunday's preseason opener, but he'll head back to the bench with Giannis Antetokounmpo (rest) and Gary Trent (elbow) returning to play. Connaughton should see plenty of looks Thursday night as he prepares to handle a bench role in the upcoming 2024-25 campaign.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting lineup Connaughton will start Sunday's preseason game against the Pistons.

Impact Connaughton will get the start due to Giannis Antetokounmpo (rest) and Khris Middleton (ankles) being sidelined. Connaughton will likely serve as a quality role player for Milwaukee again this year come the regular season.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 26 • MASSLIVE.COM

Will come off bench Connaughton will return to a reserve role in Friday's matchup with the Raptors.

Impact After back-to-back starts due to injuries to the Bucks' regular starters, Connaughton has averaged 5.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists across 21.4 minutes this season.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Enters first unit Connaughton will start Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Connaughton comes as a primary beneficiary of Damian Lillard (groin), Patrick Beverley (ankle) and Khris Middleton (ankle) all sitting out Wednesday. Connaughton will make his third start of the campaign and has averaged 10.5 points, 7.5 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game with the first unit in 2023-24.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Leads bench in scoring Tuesday Connaughton chipped in 15 points (4-11 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one block across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 117-113 loss to Washington.

Impact Tuesday's contest marked the first time since March 8 that Connaughton scored 15 points or more in a game. He saw extended playing time with Damian Lillard (personal) ruled out before the game and Patrick Beverley exiting in the third quarter after spraining his right ankle. If Lillard and Beverly are unable to suit up for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, expect Connaughton and AJ Green to see extended playing time.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Connaughton/Blake Wesley NBA Tracker: March 4-10 Some good games this week.

MARCH 11 • USATODAY.COM

Posts season-high 17 points in loss Connaughton notched 17 points (6-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 31 minutes during Friday's 123-122 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Connaughton was the leading bench scorer for Milwaukee, finishing with his highest point total of the campaign. Not coincidentally, this was the first time he played 30-plus minutes since Feb. 8. Connaughton averaged just 4.7 points on 40.0 percent shooting over his previous three contests, so fantasy managers need not rush to pluck him off the waiver wire despite his hot shooting Friday.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Joins starting five Connaughton will start Monday's game against the Clippers while Giannis Antetokounmpo is sidelined due to Achilles tendonitis.

Impact Connaughton has averaged 10.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 7.5 assists across two prior starts this season. He has attempted six shot attempts in each contest.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Connaughton/Blake Wesley NBA Tracker: Feb. 12-25 Quite a few games to cover this time around.

FEBRUARY 26 • USATODAY.COM

Will play Friday Connaughton (knee) is good to go for Friday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Connaughton was carrying a probable tag before this update, but the injury is considered relatively minor. Despite playing more than 20 minutes in three straight games, Connaughton had a total of seven points to his name in that span.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Friday Connaughton (knee) is probable for Friday's game in Minnesota.

Impact Connaughton should be good to go for his usual minutes in the mid-20s, but he's not the most attractive fantasy asset. Over the final four games heading into the All-Star break, Connaughton registered pedestrian averages of 3.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Miami Connaughton (knee) is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Heat.

Impact Connaughton has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a left knee contusion. The 31-year-old forward should continue to serve as one of Milwaukee's first players off the bench.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Tuesday Connaughton is probable for Tuesday's game against Miami due to a left knee contusion.

Impact Connaughton has suited up in 30 consecutive games for Milwaukee, and he's averaging 7.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 26.8 minutes across his last four games. If he's able to suit up Tuesday, the 31-year-old will likely continue operating in an enlarged role while Khris Middleton (ankle) is sidelined.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Connaughton will return to a reserve role for Friday's matchup with the Hornets.

Impact With Damian Lillard (ankle) returning to the starting lineup, Connaughton will revert to his usual role off the bench. The veteran wing has averaged 5.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 20.7 minutes in 44 games off the bench this year.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double in loss Connaughton supplied nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, nine assists and one block over 37 minutes during Thursday's 129-105 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Connaughton got his second straight start due to Damian Lillard's (ankle) absence, leading all Bucks players in assists while ending one dime short of the double-digit mark and ending one point shy of double figures in a near double-double. Connaughton set a season high mark in assists, posting his third outing with five or more dimes. In two starts on the year, both of which have occurred over the last two games, Connaughton has averaged 10.5 points and 7.5 assists.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 points as fill-in Connaughton ended Tuesday's 114-106 loss to the Suns with 12 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and six assists in 32 minutes.

Impact The Bucks started Connaughton amid Damian Lillard's (ankle) absence, and the production differential was very noticeable. With Brook Lopez (personal) also out, the Buck had trouble absorbing the lost output, and although Connaughton recorded decent secondary numbers, he took only six shots in the contest, which is nowhere near Lillard's shot volume.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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