Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Off injury report for Thursday
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Connaughton (illness) is not on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Connaughton missed the previous two games due to an illness but is slated to be available Thursday. The Notre Dame product has played a minimal role this season, averaging just 7.7 minutes across 17 appearances, and isn't guaranteed to see the floor against the Lakers.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Won't play Monday
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Connaughton (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Connaughton was upgraded to questionable leading up to Monday's matchup, but he's since been ruled out while dealing with an illness. His next chance to take the court will arrive Thursday against the Lakers.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Could return Monday
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Connaughton (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Connaughton was unable to play against the Jazz on Saturday due to an illness. The veteran forward could return Monday, though he hasn't been a consistent part of the Hornets' rotation and would likely ride the bench if available.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Out Saturday
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Connaughton (illness) is out for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Connaughton was previously listed as questionable for this game due to an illness, and the former Notre Dame standout will be sidelined. The veteran forward will aim to return to action against the Clippers on Monday.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Under the weather
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Connaughton (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Connaughton is battling through an illness that puts him in jeopardy of not playing Saturday. However, his absence wouldn't have much of an impact given that he's been out of the Hornets' rotation of late.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Good to go
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Connaughton (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Connaughton has been given the green light to face Golden State on Wednesday despite dealing with left ankle soreness. The 32-year-old has been a minor rotation piece for Charlotte this season, but the absence of Miles Bridges (ankle) could result in more looks for Connaughton.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Bumped up to probable
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Connaughton has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against Golden State.
Connaughton was initially listed as questionable due to left ankle soreness, but it looks like the veteran will suit up. He hasn't played more than six minutes in any of his last four appearances, but with Miles Bridges (ankle) not expected to play, Connaughton could be part of the rotation against Golden State.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Questionable to face Golden State
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Connaughton (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Connaughton is dealing with left ankle soreness and is in jeopardy of missing Wednesday's contest. However, the veteran forward hasn't logged double-digit minutes since Nov. 19, so his potential absence shouldn't affect the Charlotte rotation.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Invisible again Friday
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Connaughton finished with one point (1-2 FT) and one assist over two minutes during Friday's 120-105 win over the Magic.
Connaughton played no more than six minutes for the fourth straight game, all of which have come during garbage time. At this point, it doesn't appear as though Connaughton is part of the long-term plans in Charlotte, making him a non-factor in all fantasy formats.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Cleared to return
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Connaughton (calf) is available for Saturday's game against Detroit.
Connaughton will be active for the first time since Nov. 22 due to a strained right calf. The veteran wing is averaging 9.7 minutes across 12 appearances this season, and with the Hornets nearly at full health, he'll likely play sparingly Saturday.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Listed questionable for Saturday
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Connaughton (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against Detroit.
A right calf strain has shelved the veteran swingman since late November, but he looks to be making progress toward a return to the court. Connaughton figures to have a minutes restriction if he's healthy for Saturday, though his presence could still create a crunch for playing time for Josh Green and Tidjane Salaun.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Remains out
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Connaughton (calf) will remain on the inactive list for Thursday's game versus the Hawks.
Connaughton hasn't played since Nov. 22 due to a calf injury, and the Hornets have not provided any updates of the 33-year-old making meaningful progress in his recovery. Connaughton should be considered week-to-week moving forward.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Sitting Sunday
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Connaughton (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Connaughton will miss a 10th consecutive game due to a right calf strain. He can be considered doubtful for Thursday's game against the Hawks until the Hornets provide an update on his status.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Out again Friday
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Connaughton (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Connaughton will miss his ninth straight game, and there's been no indication that he's close to a return. He can be considered week-to-week.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Remaining out with calf strain
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Connaughton (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Raptors.
The Hornets have now ruled out Connaughton for seven consecutive games well ahead of action. The lack of a single upgrade on his status insinuates that the veteran swingman's return from a strained right calf isn't imminent. Connaughton's absence opens up a few extra minutes for Liam McNeeley and Tidjane Salaun.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Another absence coming
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Connaughton (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
The veteran swingman will miss a sixth consecutive game due to a right calf strain, and Friday's clash in Toronto marks his next chance to suit up. In Connaughton's absence, Liam McNeeley should pick up some more playing time off the bench.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Won't play Monday
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Connaughton (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Nets.
Connaughton will miss a fifth consecutive game due to a right calf strain. Liam McNeeley and Sion James figure to see expanded roles off the bench with Connaughton out of the lineup.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Won't play Saturday
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Connaughton (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Raptors.
Connaughton will miss a fourth consecutive game due to a right calf strain, so Liam McNeeley and Sion James should continue to see more minutes off the bench. Connaughton's next chance to return is Monday against the Nets.
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Hornets' Pat Connaughton: Won't play Sunday
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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.
