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07/01 12:38 CDT Hornets acquire Connaughton, 2 second-round picks from Bucks
for Micic, AP source says
Hornets acquire Connaughton, 2 second-round picks from Bucks for Micic, AP
source says
By STEVE REED
AP Sports Writer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) --- The Charlotte Hornets have acquired guard Pat
Connaughton and two second-round draft picks from the Milwaukee Bucks in
exchange for point guard Vasa Micic, a person familiar with the situation told
The Associated Press on Tuesday.
The Hornets will get Milwaukee's second-round picks in 2031 and 2032 as part of
the deal.
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because trades can't be
finalized by the league until July 6.
The Bucks were looking to shed Connaughton's $9.4 million salary for this
coming season from their books to make room for other players, most notably to
sign free agent center Myles Turner. The Hornets, who are trying to build
assets as they look toward the future, were only happy to oblige.
Connaughton saw his playing time decrease this past season, appearing in 41
games while averaging 5.3 points and 2.7 assists.
Micic split time between the Hornets and Phoenix Suns last season, where he
averaged 7.5 points per game for Charlotte. He was reacquired as part of the
Mark Williams trade.
The Hornets also agreed to terms on a one-year contract with center Mason
Plumlee, the person said. Plumlee returns to Charlotte, where he spent two
seasons from 2021-23.
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