Pat Connaughton's future with Hornets is painfully obvious

Charlotte Hornets, Pat Connaughton | David Berding/GettyImagesOne of the Charlotte Hornets' toughest decisions this summer is looming, as they have to let go of some players to meet the league's maximum standard roster requirement of 15. Unless a major trade happens between now and the opening of the regular season, Pat Connaughton looks likely to be among those who will be cut.

Upon looking at the roster, we can deduce that the most plausible goners are going to be Connaughton, Nick Smith Jr., and DaQuan Jeffries.

The Hornets will enter the regular season with LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges, Kon Knueppel, Collin Sexton, Grant Williams, Moussa Diabate, and Tre Mann presumably part…