Pat Connaughton News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Won't return Saturday Connaughton has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Clippers due to right calf soreness.

Impact Connaughton tweaked his right calf during the first half of Saturday's game, and he'll finish the day with zero point (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and two rebounds over six minutes. Sion James, Collin Sexton and Liam McNeeley are candidates to see more minutes off the bench due to Connaughton's injury. Connaughton is now in jeopardy of being sidelined for the second leg of the Hornets' back-to-back set Sunday against the Hawks.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13 off bench Connaughton supplied 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 16 minutes during Wednesday's 127-118 loss to Indiana.

Impact Connaughton does not have a consistent role among Charlotte's rotation, but with Liam McNeeley (illness) and Tre Mann (ankle) ruled out for Tuesday's contest, he saw more playing time as a result. However, with Mann and McNeeley expected to come back soon, and with Brandon Miller (shoulder) ramping up his return progress, Connaughton will likely find himself out of the rotation again.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Antetokounmpo returns to help Bucks outlast Knueppel and Hornets, 147-134 in overtime

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points, 18 assists and seven rebounds in his return and the Bucks outlasted former Milwaukee high school star Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte Hornets 14...

NOVEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Pat Connaughton just gave the Bucks a taste of their own medicine Pat Connaughton showed the Bucks exactly what they are missing out on by trading him away.

NOVEMBER 14 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Pat Connaughton scores season high facing former Bucks teammates | Sporting News Connaughton provided scoring off the bench for the shorthanded Hornets.

NOVEMBER 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Upgraded to available Connaughton (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Connaughton was initially listed as probable for this contest, so it's not surprising to see the guard being upgraded. Connaughton is averaging 8.0 minutes per game across six appearances this season, so he shouldn't play a big role in the rotation even if available.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Wednesday Connaughton is probable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks due to an illness.

Impact The probable tag suggests Connaughton should be able to play Wednesday, although a final decision on his status will be made closer to Wednesday's 7 p.m. ET tipoff. Connaughton is averaging 8.0 minutes per game across six appearances this season, so the final call on his availability shouldn't generate a lot of movement in most formats.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Modest start to season continues Connaughton posted three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 11 minutes during Tuesday's 116-112 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Connaughton continues to play a limited role for his new team, having appeared in just four games thus far. His playing time has increased over the past two games, largely as a result of injuries to key players. At this point, there is no reason to think he will play a significant role, making him a non-factor in fantasy leagues.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

GM Peterson to Connaughton: 'You're probably not making the team' | Sporting News Pat Connaughton taught his young teammates what it means to persevere.

OCTOBER 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pat Connaughton's future with Hornets is painfully obvious Veteran swingman Pat Connaughton's Charlotte Hornets career could be over before it even began, although to no fault of his own.

SEPTEMBER 16 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Bucks Deal Blow From Hornets in Latest NBA Trade Bucks lose veteran Pat Connaughton to Hornets.

JULY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Report: Bucks trade Pat Connaughton to Hornets The Bucks move standout reserve Pat Connaughton to the Hornets in a reported move that helps Milwaukee shed some salary.

JULY 1 • NBA.COM

Bucks to trade Pat Connaughton, draft capital to Hornets for Vasilije Micic Shams Charania: The Milwaukee Bucks are trading Pat Connaughton and two of their own second-round picks (2031, 2032) to the Charlotte Hornet...

JULY 1 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Traded to Charlotte The Bucks traded Connaughton to the Hornets in exchange for Vasilije Micic on Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Impact The Bucks also attached two of their own second-round picks (2031, 2032) to Connaughton to get this deal over the line. Connaughton recently exercised his $9.42 million player option for 2025-26, so this move by the Bucks will trim their total salary. During the 2024-25 regular season, Connaughton averaged 5.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.3 blocks and 0.6 three-pointers in 14.7 minutes per game over 41 contests.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Bucks' Pat Connaughton picks up $9.4M player option Milwaukee Bucks wing Pat Connaughton has picked up his player option for the 2025-26 season worth $9.4 million, according to multiple report...

JUNE 22 • THESTATE.COM

Pat Connaughton exercises player option for 2025-26 Shams Charania: Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton has exercised his $9.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season, sources tell ESPN...

JUNE 21 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Pat Connaughton Reportedly Makes Major Decision on Bucks Future As the Milwaukee Bucks continue to map out the offseason, the front office has a few big decisions to make. The Bucks have a few players ent...

JUNE 7 • SI.COM

Top landing spots for Giannis Antetokounmpo if he requests trade from Bucks

With the Bucks eliminated and Damian Lillard out for the forseeable future, it may be the end of Giannis' tenure in Milwaukee. Where could w...

MAY 12 • FOX SPORTS

Top landing spots for Giannis Antetokounmpo if he requests trade from Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly open-minded to possibly leaving Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo could seek a trade from the Bucks this offseason as he's reportedly weighing his longterm future.

MAY 12 • FOX SPORTS

Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly open-minded to possibly leaving Bucks

Minimal role in 2024-25 Connaughton didn't play in Tuesday's Game 5 loss to the Pacers. He closed the regular season with averages of 5.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.3 blocks and 0.6 three-pointe...

Impact Connaughton's playing time in Milwaukee continued to dwindle in 2024-25, as it was his fourth straight season that his minutes per game declined. The veteran sharpshooter also totaled just 13 minutes across three playoff appearances this year. With Taurean Prince and Gary Trent headed for unrestricted free agency this summer, however, Connaughton could find himself in a more prominent three-and-D role for the Bucks if he picks up his 2025-26 player option.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks confirm Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon that will knock him out for the rest of this postseason

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Returning to bench Connaughton isn't in the starting five for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers.

Impact Conaughton started in Milwaukee's regular-season finale but will head back to the bench due to the team's typical starters returning to action. Connaughton has averaged 4.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 11.3 minutes across his previous 10 appearances coming off the bench.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo feeling grateful that he's healthy for the postseason this time around

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo compares himself to a certain action movie star as he discusses his excitement about finally being healthy for the start of a postseas...

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

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APRIL 14 • YOUTUBE

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APRIL 14 • DEADSPIN.COM

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Antetokounmpo returns to help Bucks outlast Knueppel and Hornets, 147-134 in overtime

Top landing spots for Giannis Antetokounmpo if he requests trade from Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly open-minded to possibly leaving Bucks

Bucks confirm Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo feeling grateful that he's healthy for the postseason this time around