Pat Connaughton's time with the Charlotte Hornets may be coming to an end. According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Hornets are considering waiving Connaughton due to roster limitations. The team currently has 17 players, but can only have 15 on the active roster. Connaughton's non-guaranteed salary for next season becomes fully guaranteed on January 10, 2027. Last season, Connaughton appeared in 42 games for the Hornets, averaging 2.6 points and 1.5 rebounds per game. He shot 44.7% from the field, 40.4% from beyond the arc, and 65.0% from the free-throw line. The 33-year-old Connaughton has been in the NBA since the 2015-16 season, playing for the Portland Trail Blazers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Hornets. He won the 2021 championship with the Milwaukee Bucks. A product of Notre Dame, Connaughton holds career averages of 5.8 points per game in the regular season and 6.0 points per game in the playoffs. The Hornets have been active this summer, making several trades and signings. They traded LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, sent Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns for Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale, drafted Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr. in the first round, re-signed Coby White, and acquired Dorian Finney-Smith from the Houston Rockets. With a new starting lineup expected to feature White, Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, Reid, and Moussa Diabaté, the future of the franchise looks bright. However, Connaughton's future with the team remains uncertain. The Hornets missed the playoffs last season by one game, and have not made the playoffs since 2016. Connaughton's potential waiver is a significant development in the team's offseason. As the Hornets look to build a strong roster, Connaughton's non-guaranteed contract makes him a candidate for waiver. The team's decision will depend on various factors, including Connaughton's performance and the team's overall roster needs. For now, Connaughton's future with the Hornets remains uncertain. The team's active offseason has brought significant changes to the roster, and Connaughton's status is just one of the many storylines to watch. As the new season approaches, the Hornets will look to build on their strong offseason and make a push for the playoffs. Connaughton's potential waiver is just one of the many factors that will shape the team's roster and performance in the upcoming season.