Milwaukee Bucks wing Pat Connaughton fractured the fourth metacarpal in his right hand during Thursday’s 131-107 loss at the Phoenix Suns. Connaughton suffered the injury during the third quarter while committing a shooting foul on Suns guard Chris Paul. He left the game with 3:34 remaining in the third and did not return.
Milwaukee Bucks wing Pat Connaughton fractured the four…
March 12, 2022 | 7:45 pm EST Update
Brook Lopez, George Hill back next week?
Marc J. Spears: There is growing optimism that Bucks center Brook Lopez (back) and guard George Hill (neck) could return to action next week, sources tell @andscape_ @espn.
Jim Owczarski: #Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer said Pat Connaughton is doing some catching and “light” contact with coaches in his rehab from hand surgery.
Kendra Andrews: Warriors are starting Steph, Klay and Jordan Poole together for the first time. Kerr has talked about how he likes them as a closing unit, and now is trying them out to start out. Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney round out the starting five.
Jason Anderson: Alvin Gentry on Domantas Sabonis: “He’s out for personal reasons. It’s not any big deal. I think he’ll be back soon.”
LeBron James questionable against Phoenix after 50-point game
LA Lakers: LeBron James (left knee soreness/effusion) has been downgraded to questionable. Malik Monk (right shoulder soreness) has been downgraded to probable. Talen Horton-Tucker (left ankle sprain) has been downgraded to questionable.
Ben Anderson: Rudy Gobert is ALSO out for tonight’s game against the Kings. Left foot metatarsal sprain.
