Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton suffered a sprained ankle in Tuesday’s win over the Miami Heat in the 2nd quarter. The veteran had just scored on an off-the-dribble layup but fell awkwardly to his right. As soon as Connaughton hit the ground, he grabbed his ankle and appeared to be in a lot of pain. The Bucks will play again on Thursday night against Central Division rival Chicago. Keep up with this story as we learn more about Connaughton’s recovery, how it will affect the team, and when he might be back.
Patrick Bergin Connaughton (born January 6, 1993) is an American basketball player who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He primarily plays the position of shooting guard. Before his basketball career, he was a multi-talented athlete who played both baseball and basketball at the University of Notre Dame. In 2014, he was selected in the 4th round of the MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles. In 2015, the Brooklyn Nets selected him in the 2nd round of the NBA Draft and later traded him to the Portland Trail Blazers. In 2021, he won his first NBA Championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in his 6th season in the NBA.
What Happened to Pat Connaughton?
Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton suffered a sprained right ankle in the team’s recent game against the Miami Heat. Connaughton landed awkwardly after making an ill-advised shot and was forced to leave the court early. The Bucks’ head coach Adrian Griffin said they don’t know how bad the injury is yet and that Connaughton will be evaluated by medical staff. Players like Marjon Beauchamp or Grayson Allen could need additional playing time. The Bucks will be keeping an eye on Connaughton’s progress as he recovers and will hope to remain competitive in the upcoming 2023-24 campaign despite this unexpected setback.
