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Bucks Forward Should Get Playoff Minutes After Impressive Showing

The Milwaukee Bucks are gearing up for a showdown with the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. This is a rematch from last season that saw Milwaukee fall short to Indiana in six tough games.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 14

The Bucks’ hidden gem who can provide valuable playoff, championship experience

His name is Pat Connaughton and he will not be forgotten. The Milwaukee Bucks’ 10-year veteran who helped them win an NBA championship in 2021 — while earning his Playoff Pat nickname — has spent most of this season out of the rotation and buried on the bench.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Bucks’ Pat Connaughton Sends Message After Career Night in Regular Season Finale

The Milwauke͏e B͏ucks clo͏sed the regular season on a high note, defeating t͏he D͏etr͏oit Pistons 140–1͏33͏ i͏n o͏vertime on Sunday. Despite b͏oth ͏teams resting key starters, t͏he g͏ame ͏was a thrilling ͏sho͏wcase of depth͏ a͏nd determination͏.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Bucks Star Damian Lillard Applauds Pat Connaughton from Sidelines

The Milwaukee Bucks wrapped up their final group game of the regular season with a 140-133 win over the Detroit Pistons, this Sunday. With the playoffs looming, th͏is matchu͏p served as͏ a final tun͏e-u͏p, and the Bu͏ck͏s didn͏’t disappoint.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / April 13

Bucks vs. Pistons: The Pat Connaughton game

Milwaukee makes it eight in a row behind Connaughton’s career-high 43 points In the regular season finale, the Milwaukee Bucks rode a Pat Connaughton career-high of 43 points to a 140-133 overtime victory over the Detroit Pistons.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / April 13

Milwaukee Bucks: Damian Lillard Has Hilarious Reaction to Pat Connaughton’s Monster 43-Point Performance

The Milwaukee Bucks end the 2024-25 regular season with an eight-game win streak, defeating the Detroit Pistons 140-133 in overtime on Sunday afternoon.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 13

Pat Connaughton's career day guides Bucks past Pistons

Pat Connaughton saved 10 of his career-high 43 points for overtime, Kyle Kuzma chipped in with 22 in just 12 minutes and the Milwaukee Bucks outlasted the visiting Detroit Pistons 140-133 on Sunday afternoon in a meaningless regular-season finale that took a back seat to Malik Beasley's pursuit of the NBA's 3-point crown.

NBA News / Detroit Bad Boys / April 13

Detroit drops season finale in OT as many players sit out for both teams

Pat Connaughton’s career night powers Bucks The Detroit Pistons dropped their season finale 140-133 in overtime against the Milwaukee Bucks. With playoff seeding locked up for both teams, the squads sat out plenty of players and limited the minutes of others.

NBA News / Brew Hoop / April 13

Rapid Recap: Bucks 140, Pistons 133 (OT)

Pat Connaughton explodes for a career-high 43 points In the meaningless regular season finale, the Milwaukee Bucks overcame the Detroit Pistons in overtime, 140-133.

NBA News / FirstSportz / March 11

How $42 million NBA star built a whopping $550 million real estate business

The 2020-21 Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA championship after getting past a gauntlet of contenders through their route. Many of their squad members from that year went on to make names for themselves, with some signing big-money deals.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / February 4

Bucks Considering Moving Veteran Guard Before Trade Deadline: Report

The Milwaukee Bucks might be one of the few teams looking to make a significant move as the NBA trade deadline nears. The deadline is on Thursday, and the Bucks are expected to make a move to bolster their roster.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / January 24

Report: Bucks Open To Trading Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis, Pat Connaughton

According to NBA insiders Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Milwaukee Bucks are open to trading Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis and Pat Connaughton.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / January 24

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Pat Connaughton could be the linchpin for a blockbuster Phoenix Suns trade

A wild trade involving Pat Connaughton could unlock Jimmy Butler to the Phoenix Suns. Capology is a labyrinth designed by sadists. The NBA’s CBA is an inscrutable beast, layered with first and second apron restrictions, rules on salary aggregation, mid-level exceptions, and enough legalese to make your skull throb.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / January 21

Bucks Actively Exploring Deals Centered On Pat Connaughton

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, one question looming over the Milwaukee Bucks is whether they will emerge as a legitimate trade suitor for Miami’s Jimmy Butler.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker / January 19

Bucks can upgrade roster by trading this player

Milwaukee would need to find a trade that allows them to send out Pat Connaughton without receiving any salary in return.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Viral Sports News / January 16

Milwaukee Bucks Could Trade Key Player Before Deadline Amid Luxury Tax Concerns

Pat Connaughton’s time with the Milwaukee Bucks could be coming to an end this NBA season as the team faces a potential luxury tax dilemma. Connaughton, a key member of the Bucks since the 2018-19 season, has been mentioned as a trade candidate ahead of the NBA’s Feb.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 16

The $9.42 million trade piece Bucks want to dump in hopes of bigger move

The Milwaukee Bucks, currently 22-17 and fourth in the Eastern Conference, are exploring trade options involving guard Pat Connaughton, according to a report from Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Fastbreak on SI / January 10

Milwaukee Bucks Player Reportedly On Trading Block

On Friday night, the Milwaukee Bucks will be in Orlando to play the Magic. Before the game, Evan Sidery of Forbes reported that Pat Connaughton is on the trading block.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24