Connaughton isn't starting Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Connaughton drew a spot start in Sunday's preseason opener, but with Giannis Antetokounmpo (rest) and Gary Trent (elbow) returning to play, Connaughton will head back to the bench. Connaughton should see plenty of looks Thursday night as he prepares to handle a bench role in the upcoming 2024-25 campaign.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Enters starting lineup
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Connaughton will start Sunday's preseason game against the Pistons.
Connaughton will get the start due to Giannis Antetokounmpo (rest) and Khris Middleton (ankle) being sidelined. Connaughton will likely serve as a quality role player for Milwaukee again this year come the regular season.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Will come off bench
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Connaughton will return to a reserve role in Friday's matchup with the Raptors.
After back-to-back starts due to injuries to the Bucks' regular starters, Connaughton is returning to the bench. He has averaged 5.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists across 21.4 minutes this season.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Enters first unit
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Connaughton will start Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Connaughton is a primary beneficiary of Damian Lillard (groin), Patrick Beverley (ankle) and Khris Middleton (ankle) all sitting out Wednesday. Connaughton will make his third start of the campaign and has averaged 10.5 points, 7.5 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game with the first unit in 2023-24.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Leads bench in scoring Tuesday
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Connaughton chipped in 15 points (4-11 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one block across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 117-113 loss to Washington.
Tuesday's contest marked the first time since March 8 that Connaughton scored 15 points or more in a game. He saw extended playing time due to Damian Lillard's (personal) absence and Patrick Beverley exiting in the third quarter after spraining his right ankle. If Lillard and Beverley are unable to suit up for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, expect Connaughton and AJ Green to see extended playing time.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Posts season-high 17 points in loss
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Connaughton notched 17 points (6-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 31 minutes during Friday's 123-122 loss to the Lakers.
Connaughton was the leading bench scorer for Milwaukee, finishing with his highest point total of the campaign. Not coincidentally, this was the first time he played 30-plus minutes since Feb. 8. Connaughton averaged just 4.7 points on 40.0 percent shooting over his previous three contests, so fantasy managers need not rush to pluck him off the waiver wire despite his hot shooting Friday.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Due for enlarged role
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Connaughton will come off the bench, with Patrick Beverley entering the starting lineup Monday, while Giannis Antetokounmpo is sidelined due to Achilles tendonitis.
Connaughton's size could be needed against a forward-heavy Clippers roster. However, Beverley brings familiarity and competitive juice against his former team.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Will play Friday
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Connaughton (knee) is good to go for Friday's game against Minnesota.
Connaughton was carrying a probable tag before this update, but the injury is considered relatively minor. Despite playing more than 20 minutes in three straight games, Connaughton had a total of seven points to his name in that span.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Probable for Friday
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Connaughton (knee) is probable for Friday's game in Minnesota.
Connaughton should be good to go for his usual minutes in the mid-20s, but he's not the most attractive fantasy asset. Over the final four games heading into the All-Star break, Connaughton registered pedestrian averages of 3.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Good to go against Miami
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Connaughton (knee) is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Heat.
Connaughton has been upgraded from probable to available despite dealing with a left knee contusion. The 31-year-old forward should continue to serve as one of Milwaukee's first players off the bench.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Probable Tuesday
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Connaughton is probable for Tuesday's game against Miami due to a left knee contusion.
Connaughton has suited up in 30 consecutive games for Milwaukee, and he's averaging 7.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 26.8 minutes across his last four games. If he's able to suit up Tuesday, the 31-year-old will likely continue operating in an enlarged role while Khris Middleton (ankle) is sidelined.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Back to bench
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Connaughton will return to a reserve role for Friday's matchup with the Hornets.
With Damian Lillard (ankle) returning to the starting lineup, Connaughton will revert to his usual role off the bench. The veteran wing has averaged 5.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 20.7 minutes in 44 games off the bench this year.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Flirts with double-double in loss
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Connaughton supplied nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, nine assists and one block over 37 minutes during Thursday's 129-105 loss to the Timberwolves.
Connaughton got his second straight start due to Damian Lillard's (ankle) absence. Connaughton led all Bucks players in assists while ending one dime short of the double-digit mark and falling one point shy of double figures in a near double-double. Connaughton set a season-high mark in assists, posting his third outing with five or more dimes. In two starts on the year, both of which have occurred over the last two games, Connaughton has averaged 10.5 points and 7.5 assists.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Gets starting nod
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Connaughton is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Suns, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Connaughton will make his first start of the season Tuesday in place of Damian Lillard (ankle). Connaughton is averaging 3.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 17.2 minutes across his last five outings.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Offensive struggles continue
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Connaughton totaled three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 22 minutes during Saturday's 129-118 win over Golden State.
Connaughton scored fewer than 10 points for the 20th straight game, continuing his underwhelming season. Despite playing a consistent role, he has not been able to find any rhythm this season, offering very little in both fantasy and reality. Managers can safely look the other way when scouring their waiver wire for streaming value.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Provides spark off bench in win
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Connaughton registered seven points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and one steal across 28 minutes during Thursday's 125-121 win over San Antonio.
Connaughton led all Bucks bench players with a half-dozen rebounds and ended three points shy of the double-digit mark in a balanced outing to spark Milwaukee's second unit. Connaughton has recorded six or more rebounds in seven games this season, adding five or more points in five of those outings.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Good to go
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Connaughton (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Connaughton's status was in question due to an ailment, but he'll suit up and presumably play his usual role off the bench Wednesday. Over his last six appearances, the backup wing has averaged 4.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 22.0 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Considered game-time decision
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Connaughton (illness), who is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, is considered a game-time decision, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Connaughton is dealing with an illness ahead of Wednesday's matchup, and the Bucks will wait to see how he fares during pregame warmups before determining his availability. If he's unavailable, Khris Middleton (knee), Andre Jackson and MarJon Beauchamp are candidates to see additional playing time.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Practices Friday, good to go
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Coach Adrian Griffin said Connaughton (ankle) practiced Friday and will be available for Saturday's game against the Pistons, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Connaughton will return to action Saturday following a six-game absence due to an ankle sprain. With Khris Middleton (rest) out for the first half of a back-to-back set, Connaughton should garner a healthy bench role in his first game back.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Remains out
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Connaughton (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Connaughton is slated to miss a sixth straight game, but coach Adrian Griffin said the backup guard should be able to return by the end of the week. Milwaukee has a back-to-back to end Week 8, playing Detroit on Saturday and Houston on Sunday.
