Adrian Griffin provides the latest news on Pat Connaughton's injury and potential return

Pat has already missed four games due to an ankle injury.

Matthew Dugandzic | Dec 11, 2023

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Pat Connaughton may sit out for a few more days before returning to action.

While Connaughton is recovering well from a sprained ankle, coach Adrian Griffin said the 29-year-old guard will not be able to suit up when the Milwaukee Bucks start their six-game homestand against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.

“He’s progressing. Hopefully, in the next four, five, six seven days, he may be on the floor,” Griffin told reporters after the team’s practice on Sunday night.

Connaughton suffered the injury in the second quarter of the Bucks’ 131-124 win over the Miami Heat on November 28th.

Joining Jae at the sickbay

Connaughton has already missed four games because of the injury, as he joined Jae Crowder on the injury list.

Crowder has only played nine games this season. He got injured in a 97-112 loss to the Orlando Magic on November 11th. The 11-year veteran has undergone surgery for left adductor and abdominal tears.

Griffin also disclosed that rookie Chris Livingston also suffered a minor ankle sprain but stressed that he would be okay.

An able reserve

Connaughton is one of the Bucks’ most reliable reserves. The nine-year veteran is averaging 5.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 23.1 minutes of playing time per game.

Pat’s best game in the season thus far came during the Bucks’ 132-125 win over the Dallas Mavericks on November 28th.

In that game, Pat shot 4-for-9 from three-point range and finished with a season-high 16 points to go with five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

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MATTHEW DUGANDZIC

Matthew finished his bachelor's degree in Economics (Management) at the University of Split and got his master's degree in the same field at the University of Zadar. Whether it is playing the game as an undersized 6'3'' power forward or simply watching it, Matthew can't get enough of it. After all, he has been an avid NBA fan since the 2000s. But don't get him wrong, as Matthew still loves the old-school NBA and is a true student of the game. From on-court moments to off-court stuff, whether it's about the stars of modern-day basketball or legends of the game, Matthew covers every category of the NBA world and basketball in general, as long as it makes for an engaging and exciting story.