Connaughton (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Connaughton exited Saturday's game against the Clippers early and will miss Sunday's matchup due to a right calf strain. The veteran wing has averaged only 9.7 minutes across 12 appearances this season, so his absence shouldn't significantly affect the rotation, though Liam McNeeley and Sion James could see a slight uptick in minutes.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Won't return Saturday
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Connaughton has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Clippers due to right calf soreness.
Connaughton tweaked his right calf during the first half of Saturday's game, and he'll finish the day with zero points (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. He is now in jeopardy of being sidelined for the second leg of the Hornets' back-to-back set Sunday against the Hawks.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Scores 13 off bench
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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.
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.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Upgraded to available
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Connaughton (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Connaughton was initially listed as probable for this contest, so it's not surprising to see the veteran swingman being upgraded. Connaughton is averaging 8.0 minutes per game across six appearances this season, so he isn't likely to play a big role in the rotation even if available.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Probable for Wednesday
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Connaughton is probable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks due to an illness.
The probable tag suggests Connaughton will likely be able to play Wednesday, although a final decision on his status will be made closer to Wednesday's tipoff at 7:00 p.m. ET. 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.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Modest start to season continues
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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.
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 due to 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.
The Bucks traded Connaughton to the Hornets in exchange for Vasilije Micic on Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
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.
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-pointers in 14.7 minutes per game over 41 contests (one start).
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.
Connaughton isn't in the starting five for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers.
Connaughton 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.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Career-best effort in OT win
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Connaughton amassed 43 points (16-29 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 6-9 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and two steals across 44 minutes during Sunday's 140-133 overtime win over the Pistons.
There was nothing on the line for either team in the regular-season finale, and with most of the Bucks' usual starters getting rested, Connaughton stepped up with a career-best scoring performance, as well as his first double-double since the 2022-23 season. The 32-year-old forward should return to his bench role when Milwaukee begins its playoff run Saturday in Indiana -- prior to Sunday, he hadn't seen 20-plus minutes in a game since Feb. 5.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Will start vs. Detroit
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Connaughton will be in the starting lineup for the Bucks on Sunday against the Pistons.
Connaughton will get his first start of the season Sunday. The veteran forward averages 4.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, shooting 45.3 percent from the floor.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Available to play Thursday
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Connaughton (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Connaughton will return from a two-game absence Thursday due to a sprained right ankle. The veteran forward has averaged 6.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 16.0 minutes per game in his last five appearances. However, with Bobby Portis back in action following a 25-game suspension, Connaughton could see a dip in playing time.
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