Hornets waive former NBA champion Pat Connaughton to trim roster
The gist
The Charlotte Hornets waived veteran guard Pat Connaughton, a former NBA champion, on Friday.
The move trims Charlotte to 15 players before the season starts next week.
How it unfolded
- Oct 16, 2026The Charlotte Hornets waived veteran guard Pat Connaughton, a former NBA champion, ending a brief second spell with the club.
- Oct 16, 2026Connaughton's $3.8 million salary for the coming season was non-guaranteed, and the Hornets needed to waive one player before the season started next week.
- Oct 16, 2026NBA insider Chris Haynes reported the Hornets had waived Connaughton.