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NBA roster moves can get confusing fast, but this latest one from the Charlotte Hornets has left fans doing a bit of a double take. Just days after parting

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / February 10

Bucks champion re-signs with Hornets days after being waived

Former Milwaukee Bucks champion Pat Connaughton is back with the Hornets. The veteran guard signed a rest-of-season contract days after being waived to clear roster room ahead of the trade deadline.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 9

Hornets reunite with 11-year veteran just days after releasing him

Pat Connaughton has scored zero points in 12 total minutes during the Charlotte Hornets’ nine-game winning streak, but the franchise appreciates the veteran guidance and energetic presence he brings to the locker room.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / February 6

NBA Champion, former Bucks fan favorite in need of new home after being waived at the trade deadline

Last summer, the Milwaukee Bucks traded long-time fan favorite Pat Connaughton to Charlotte in a cap-clearing move in order to sign Myles Turner. That became necessary once Connaughton exercised his $9.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season, the final year of the three-year deal he signed with the Bucks in 2022.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 5

Hornets acquire Tyus Jones from Magic, waive Pat Connaughton

The Hornets officially completed their deal for Tyus Jones late Tuesday night. Charlotte acquired Jones from the Magic along with two second-round picks and cash considerations.

Charlotte Hornets News / Larry Brown Sports / February 3

NBA veteran dyes his hair blonde after losing team’s fantasy football league

NBA veteran Pat Connaughton may want to stick to basketball rather than try his luck again in fantasy football. The Charlotte Hornets guard stood out despite not taking the court during their Monday game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.

Charlotte Hornets News / ESPN / February 2

Hornets' Pat Connaughton sports blonde hair for fantasy football punishment

The 33-year-old sported blonde hair on the Hornets bench during their 102-95 Monday win against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / November 14

Former NBA Champion Pat Connaughton has found himself a role in Charlotte

"When we made the trade for Pat, I talked to him and I said, 'You're probably not making the team." After spending seven years and winning an NBA title with the Milwaukee Bucks, Pat Connaughton was dealt alongside two second-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets this summer for Vasilije Micic.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / November 13

Bucks share heartfelt postgame moment with Pat Connaughton after loss to Hornets

Without Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the charge, the Milwaukee Bucks fell prey to the Charlotte Hornets on the road on Wednesday, 111-100. Despite the loss, some Milwaukee players were seen having a happy moment following the game, and for a good reason — they saw their old friend back.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 22

Pat Connaughton was told he wouldn’t make the Hornets' roster — then he did

In the middle of a very active summer for the Charlotte Hornets, the team struck a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, shipping out Vasilije Micic (again) for Pat Connaughton and a pair of second-round draft picks.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 21

NBA Notes: Warriors, Seth Curry, Hornets, Pat Connaughton, Knicks

There’s little mystery about whether the Warriors will bring back Seth Curry. It’s actually only a matter of when, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 18

Hornets should embrace difficult decision concerning Tidjane Salaün

How the Charlotte Hornets decide to handle Tidjane Salaün in the coming months will provide a clear hint about the franchise's goals for the 2025-26 season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / October 8

What Pat Connaughton needs to do to make the Hornets' roster

This was the most consequential offseason that the Charlotte Hornets have had in the last half-decade. After years of being stuck towards the bottom of the draft lottery, they made several moves to reverse their fortunes.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / October 2

LiAngelo Ball can carve out NBA role like Bucks’ Pat Connaughton

LiAngelo Ball just recently completed his first season in the NBA’s G-League. After a tumultuous road to this point, the middle Ball brother finally got his shot with the Charlotte Hornets G-League affiliate, Greensboro Swarm.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / September 18

Should Pat Connaughton make the Hornets opening night roster?

On Thursday, September 18th, the Charlotte Hornets awakened from their summer slumber and made a roster move, releasing guard DaQuan Jeffries. It cuts the roster down to just 17 players, needing two more to be cut or traded before the start of the NBA's regular season just a short month away.

NBA News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / July 7

Bucks' Pat Connaughton Breaks Silence After Shocking Trade

Former Milwaukee Bucks champion and guard Pat Connaughton bids a farewell to the city he called home for the past seven seasons. Connaughton had this to say to the Bucks fans and the city of Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Total Apex Sports / July 2

Milwaukee Trades Pat Connaughton to Charlotte for Vasilije Micić

The Milwaukee Bucks made another roster move as free agency gained momentum. This time, they parted ways with a long-tenured contributor in their backcourt rotation.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 1

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker / July 1

A wide-open Eastern Conference was the worst thing for the Bucks

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Field Level Media / June 21

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 reports on Saturday.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / June 7

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 entering player options, and it could see the roster look very different next season.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Athlon Sports / April 14

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

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / January 21, 2025

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, 2025