PAT CONNAUGHTON NEWS

Philadelphia plays conference rival Milwaukee

The 76ers will take on conference opponent Milwaukee

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucks' Pat Connaughton out roughly 3 weeks — how will they fill the void? 'There is something,' said coach Mike Budenholzer of the injury. 'When and how or where it happened, we don't know. He doesn't know.'

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bucks' Pat Connaughton to miss first few weeks of season with strained calf - The Boston Globe The former St. John's Prep star from Arlington missed the Bucks’ final two preseason games with calf soreness.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Bucks' Connaughton to miss about 3 weeks with strained calf

Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton is expected to miss the first few weeks of the season with a strained right calf

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sidelined with injury Connaughton will be out approximately three weeks with a right calf strain, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Connaughton has missed the last five preseason contests dealing with the calf injury and it turns out his absence will continue into the regular season. The 29-year-old was a key rotational piece for the Bucks last season and averaged 9.9 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. With him out, expect Grayson Allen and MarJon Beauchamp's minutes to increase.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Opening Night According to coach Mike Budenholzer, Connaughton (calf) is expected to be "out a bit longer than [the medical staff] hoped," Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports...

Impact It's a vague update, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect Connaughton to be available for the opener. With Wesley Matthews (ankle) questionable and Khris Middleton's (wrist) status unclear, the Bucks will probably be shorthanded to start the year. More minutes for Grayson Allen, George Hill and Jevon Carter should be in store.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Saturday's practice Connaughton (calf) will not practice Saturday, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Connaughton missed the Bucks' final two preseason games, and he's still not feeling well enough to practice ahead of Opening Night on Thursday at Philadelphia. Khris Middleton's (wrist) status is still murky, though the lack of updates is discouraging. If both are out Thursday, more minutes will be available for Wesley Matthews (ankle), Jevon Carter and George Hill.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Wednesday Connaughton (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Nets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic

Impact Connaughton drew a start for the Bucks during Saturday's exhibition matchup but will be sidelined for a second consecutive game to close out the preseason. It's not yet clear whether his calf injury will impact his availability for the Bucks' regular-season opener against Philadelphia on Oct. 20.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Connaughton (calf) will not play in Tuesday's preseason game with the Bulls, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact After starting for the Bucks on Saturday, Connaughton will miss the team's second-to-last preseason game. It is unclear how long Connaughton will be out, but if he does not play Wednesday, his status for the team's regular-season opener on Oct. 20 versus Philadelphia will be in question.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks counting on stability to produce more playoff success

Giannis Antetokounmpo has virtually the same set of teammates as last season

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays 20 minutes in spot start Connaughton totaled nine points (2-7 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 20 minutes during Saturday's preseason loss to the Hawks.

Impact With Giannis Antetokounmpo given the night off, Connaughton moved into the starting five, a role he is not entirely unfamiliar with. While he is set to come off the bench again this season, there will be opportunities for him to start from time to time. He is not a draftable player right now, but if a larger role presents itself, he could have some limited streaming appeal.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins starting five Connaughton will start Saturday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Connaughton rejoined the action for Thursday's preseason tilt against the Hawks and will get the start in Game 2 in Abu Dhabi with Giannis Antetokounmpo set to sit. Connaughton figures to play a key bench role again in 2022-23 during the regular season and could see some additional run with the starters Saturday.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should play Thursday Connaughton (undisclosed) should be available for Thursday's preseason game against Atlanta, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Connaughton didn't appear in Saturday's preseason opener against the Grizzlies for an unspecified reason, but he isn't on the list of inactives ahead of Thursday's preseason matchup in Abu Dhabi. While it appears as though the 29-year-old will play Thursday, it's possible that the Bucks will choose to limit his minutes as a precautionary measure, since he'll likely see a consistent role off the bench once the regular season begins.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted in warmups Saturday Connaughton (undisclosed) was not seen in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, according to Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Impact It's not clear why Connaughton was not seen in warmups, but either way, the Bucks probably do not want to take unnecessary risks with a player that is expected to contribute off the bench on a regular basis this season. He averaged a career-best 9.9 points per game last season while shooting 39.5 percent from three-point range.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks sign Pat Connaughton to multiyear contract extension

Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton has signed a multiyear contract extension after scoring a career-high 9.9 points per game this past season

JULY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finalizing three-year extension Connaughton and the Bucks agreed to a three-year, $30 million extension Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact The deal keeps Connaughton in Milwaukee through the 2025-26 season. The shooting guard is coming off a career year where he averaged 9.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 26.0 minutes while shooting 39.5 percent from deep. He also shot 42.4 percent from deep in the second round of the playoffs against the Celtics. He's not much of a fantasy asset, but managers in deep leagues can consider adding him when a Bucks backcourt or wing misses a chunk of time.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Portis eager to prove his worth after getting big contract

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis says his new long-term contract won’t cause him to alter the blue-collar approach that helped earn him the big payday

JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pat Connaughton reportedly opts in to return to the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2022-23 season Pat Connaughton is coming off a career-year in which he averaged 9.9 points on 39.5% three-point shooting.

JUNE 23, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Returning to Milwaukee Connaughton exercised his $5.7 million player option for the 2022-23 season Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Connaughton appeared in 65 games last year and averaged a career-high 9.9 points per game. The 2015 second-round pick was one of the few members of Milwaukee's backcourt that stayed relatively healthy throughout the season and garnered an increased role after the Bucks traded Donte DiVincenzo at the deadline. Per John Hollinger of The Athletic, Connaughton will be eligible to sign up to a four-year, $48 million extension starting in July.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Middleton might have remained out even if Bucks had advanced

Khris Middleton might not have been available for the Eastern Conference finals even if the Milwaukee Bucks had made it that far

MAY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Protect kids not guns': Bucks guard Pat Connaughton sports message following Friday night's shootings Bucks guard Pat Connaughton wore a shirt that read \

MAY 15, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Lone bright spot off bench Connaughton produced 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists across 33 minutes during Friday's 108-95 loss to Boston in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifina...

Impact Connaughton was the lone Bucks' role player to find any offensive rhythm during Game 6. With Khris Middleton (hamstring) still listed as out for Game 7 and Grayson Allen and Wesley Matthews struggling with their respective shots, it's possible Connaughton gets a promotion to the starting lineup Sunday. Regardless, he'll play a major role in the win-or-go-home matchup. The backup wing has scored in double figures in five straight games and averaged 12.4 points and 4.2 rebounds during those contests.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giannis, Holiday halt Celtics, Bucks take 3-2 lead

Behind key defensive plays, the Bucks knocked off the Celtics to go up 3-2 in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

MAY 12, 2022

Stays hot in loss Connaughton supplied 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Monday's 116-108 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Connaughton has knocked down three treys in back-to-back contests. Additionally, he's logged 30-plus minutes in each game -- usage that Connaughton hasn't seen since late December. His size has lended well to defending Boston's wings. It's likely Connaughton continues receiving ample run throughout the series.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The underdog grassroots team that produced Pat Connaughton, Duncan Robinson Mike Crotty Sr. started the Magic in 1995 for his son, who now runs a no-nonsense program sending a couple dozen guys a year to college.

MAY 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM