Pat Connaughton, the Milwaukee Bucks guard, has opted into his $9.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season. This decision follows a season where he averaged 14.7 minutes over 41 games, marking his lowest playing time since 2016-17. Connaughton, who joined the Bucks in 2018 after three seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, has become a significant role player and remains one of the few members from the team’s 2021 championship roster.

In 2023, he signed a three-year, $28 million deal with Milwaukee, reflecting his value to the team despite a challenging season. His presence continues to be felt as the Bucks look to build upon their championship aspirations.