Pat Connaughton
#21SG · Charlotte Hornets
Height
6'5"
Weight
209 lbs
Age
33
College
Notre Dame
Experience
10 yrs
Wingspan
6'8.0"
Reach
8'0.0"
Hand Size
8.5" × 9.25"
D-
B
D+
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 630 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 44.9% | 35.7% | 76.8% |
| 2025-26 | | 35 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/17 | @ ORL | L 90-121 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | +1 |
| Fri, 4/10 | vs DET | L 100-118 | 4 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$14.6M
Guaranteed
$5.1M
AAV
$10.7M/yr
Guaranteed %35%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D-
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Pat Connaughton's contract with the Charlotte Hornets is graded as a D- CVI. At $10.7M per year, the team is currently paying more than the on-court production warrants — a gap that needs to close for this deal to work out. Pat's production is currently below the league median for shooting guards, which is the main factor pulling the CVI grade down. His $10.7M average annual value ranks as role player money for the shooting guard market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — the team is paying a premium above the player's on-court value. At 33, Pat is on the back end of his prime — the contract value depends on how well he maintains production as age-related decline typically accelerates. The 2-year deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Performance Analysis
D+
#97 of 147 Shooting Guards
FCA+
Pat Connaughton earns a D+ Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA shooting guards this season. Through 630 games, Pat is contributing 2.9 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game in his role. Pat's best relative area is FG% at 44.9, though it still falls below the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.5 (shooting guard median: 4.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Pat ranks 97th.
Transaction History
Charlotte Hornets sign G Pat Connaughton
Charlotte Hornets · signing · 2/9/2026
Charlotte Hornets release Pat Connaughton
Charlotte Hornets · cut · 2/9/2026
Charlotte Hornets release Gs Pat Connaughton and Mike Conley
Charlotte Hornets · cut · 2/5/2026
Acquired G Pat Connaughton and two second-round draft picks from Milwaukee in exchange for G Vasa Micic.
Charlotte Hornets · trade · 7/6/2025
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