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Bucks officially say goodbye to 'ultimate teammate' Pat Connaughton after trade to Hornets

The Milwaukee Bucks officially traded Pat Connaughton to the Charlotte Hornets on June 7, formally ending his seven-year tenure with the Bucks.

In a statement released by the team, Bucks general manager Jon Horst said, in part, “Pat has been the ultimate teammate and a vital player on our championship core. He's given so much to our organization and the Milwaukee community, and we're grateful for his lasting contributions on and off the court. Thank you, Pat.”

Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton (24) is shown after their game Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 140-133 in overtime. He scored a career-high 43 points.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton (24) is shown after their game Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.