{"id":593630,"date":"2026-02-10T01:10:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T01:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/593630\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T01:10:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T01:10:19","slug":"charlotte-hornets-bring-back-former-nba-champion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/593630\/","title":{"rendered":"Charlotte Hornets bring back former NBA Champion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us\/nba\/charlotte-hornets\/news\/charlotte-hornets-bring-back-former-nba-champion\/627545a3fe3d1f6a50a515c4?utm_source=yahoo&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=appeared_on\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Charlotte Hornets bring back former NBA Champion;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Charlotte Hornets bring back former NBA Champion<\/a> originally appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us?utm_source=yahoo&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=appeared_on\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Sporting News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Sporting News<\/a>. Add The Sporting News as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Preferred Source by clicking here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us\/nba\/charlotte-hornets\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Charlotte Hornets;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">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<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>That said, their recent signing is a familiar face.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MikeAScotto\/status\/2020885195721736523?s=20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:According to;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">According to<\/a> NBA insider Michael Scotto, the Hornets have signed Pat Connaughton.<\/p>\n<p>For those wondering why Charlotte, waived Connaughton last week and now re-signed him, it was because the Hornets didn&#8217;t have enough roster spots.<\/p>\n<p>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<p>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<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>To complete the cycle, Charlotte <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MikeAScotto\/status\/2020873011742560627\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:waived;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">waived<\/a> Branham Monday in order to free up the spot needed to bring Connaughton back.<\/p>\n<p>Although he&#8217;s only played in 22 games this season, averaging seven minutes per game, Connaughton&#8217;s impact in the locker room has been much more valuable.<\/p>\n<p>To begin with, he&#8217;s one of two former NBA Champions on the roster, following the trade for Tillman Sr..<\/p>\n<p>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<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>As the Hornets attempt to match their franchise record with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us\/nba\/charlotte-hornets\/news\/comparing-1999-2000-win-streak-hornets-todays-roster\/4636c705f00805bc6bffedc8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:10 consecutive;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">10 consecutive<\/a> wins Monday against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us\/nba\/detroit-pistons\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Detroit Pistons;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Detroit Pistons<\/a>, they&#8217;ll be happy to have Connaughton back as a mentor and occasional depth piece.<\/p>\n<p>After all, he is shooting over 40% from three-point range this season.<\/p>\n<p>More NBA news:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Charlotte Hornets bring back former NBA Champion originally appeared on The Sporting News. 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