By Milwaukee Bucks wing Pat Connaughton has picked up his player option for the 2025-26 season worth $9.4 million, according to multiple reports on Saturday.
Connaughton, 32, had until Tuesday to exercise the option for the final season of a three-year, $28.5 million extension he signed in 2022, per the reports.
He averaged 5.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 41 games (one start) last season. His average of 14.7 minutes was his lowest mark in seven seasons with Milwaukee. Connaughton’s 3-point shooting (32.1 percent) was his lowest since his rookie season of 2015-16.
