{"id":464698,"date":"2026-02-10T00:06:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T00:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/464698\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T00:06:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T00:06:08","slug":"charlotte-hornets-bring-back-former-nba-champion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/464698\/","title":{"rendered":"Charlotte Hornets bring back former NBA Champion"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Charlotte Hornets<\/a> made another roster move Monday, continuing to tinker with their depth pieces as they ride a nine-game winning streak.<\/p>\n

That said, their recent signing is a familiar face.\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to<\/a> NBA insider Michael Scotto, the Hornets have signed Pat Connaughton.<\/p>\n

For those wondering why Charlotte, waived Connaughton last week and now re-signed him, it was because the Hornets didn’t have enough roster spots.<\/p>\n

In trades for Tyus Jones and Xavier Tillman Sr., Charlotte did not give up any players in return, meaning they needed to make room in order to officially acquire them.<\/p>\n

Connaughton was eventually cut in favor of Tillman Sr. staying with the team, while Tyus Jones was shipped out to Dallas for Malaki Branham.<\/p>\n

To complete the cycle, Charlotte waived<\/a> Branham Monday in order to free up the spot needed to bring Connaughton back.<\/p>\n

Although he’s only played in 22 games this season, averaging seven minutes per game, Connaughton’s impact in the locker room has been much more valuable.<\/p>\n

To begin with, he’s one of two former NBA Champions on the roster, following the trade for Tillman Sr..<\/p>\n

He also has ties to head coach Charles Lee, as the two spent time together in Milwaukee, including their title season in 2020-2021.<\/p>\n

As the Hornets attempt to match their franchise record with 10 consecutive<\/a> wins Monday against the Detroit Pistons<\/a>, they’ll be happy to have Connaughton back as a mentor and occasional depth piece.<\/p>\n

After all, he is shooting over 40% from three-point range this season.<\/p>\n

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