Pat Connaughton 2026–27 projection
Charlotte HornetsGAge 33.7Current age in years, from his birth date.
−2.96
−4.10−1.80ImpactHow many points per 100 possessions he adds compared with an average player. 0 is average.Per 100 possessions0 = league average
Middle 80%Middle 80% of his possible Impact this season, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player. of outcomes · ±0.89Spread of his possible Impact, one standard deviation. Smaller means we are more sure.
Playing time
Est. minutesEstimated regular-season minutes, allowing for health, role and competition for playing time.
50
0–183Middle 80% of simulated season minutes, including health, role and competition for playing time.
GamesExpected games played, allowing for health and role, to the nearest game.
11
0–33Middle 80% of simulated games played.
Minutes a gameEstimated minutes per game played.
4.5
AvailabilityChance of playing at least 75% of estimated minutes. Includes health, role and rotation competition; not the chance of staying healthy.
64%
Small numbers under each total are the middle 80% of outcomes.
Where Impact comes from
JAYLENOur player impact rating, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player.
−1.67Our player impact rating
Expected EPMDunks & Threes’ estimate of current impact from career data, per 100 possessions versus average.
−3.32From Dunks & Threes
Impact blends two ratings: 22% JAYLEN and 78% Expected EPM, each aged forward a year.
Rating historyHis past seasons in the two ratings behind Impact, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player.
−5
−4
−3
−2
−1
Avg
+1
15–1616–1717–1818–1919–2020–2121–2222–2323–2424–2525–2626–27›Season by season
| Season | Age | Min | Games | JAYLEN | Exp. EPM | Actual EPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 32 | 297 | 42 | −1.52 | −2.32 | −1.20 |
| 2024–25 | 31 | 603 | 41 | −0.97 | −2.50 | −3.24 |
| 2023–24 | 30 | 1,676 | 76 | −0.98 | −2.41 | −3.35 |
| 2022–23 | 29 | 1,443 | 61 | −1.33 | −1.27 | −1.05 |
| 2021–22 | 28 | 1,691 | 65 | −1.86 | −1.83 | −1.35 |
| 2020–21 | 27 | 1,575 | 69 | −0.52 | −0.81 | −0.60 |
| 2019–20 | 26 | 1,243 | 67 | −1.53 | −1.71 | −1.97 |
| 2018–19 | 25 | 1,261 | 61 | −0.05 | −1.82 | −0.86 |
| 2017–18 | 24 | 1,488 | 82 | −1.37 | −2.15 | −1.14 |
| 2016–17 | 23 | 316 | 39 | −3.09 | −3.18 | −1.45 |
| 2015–16 | 22 | 143 | 34 | – | −3.58 | −4.47 |
How he joinedHow the player joined his current team, from the official roster.
Traded from the Bucks on July 6, 2025
Hornets teammates
- PlayerImpactHow many points per 100 possessions he adds compared with an average player. 0 is average.MinEstimated regular-season minutes, allowing for health, role and competition for playing time.
- Naz ReidC-FImpact +0.08Estimated minutes 2,038
- Kon KnueppelG-FImpact +2.91Estimated minutes 2,023
- Coby WhiteGImpact +0.67Estimated minutes 1,971
- Brandon MillerFImpact +1.48Estimated minutes 1,955
- Moussa DiabatéFImpact +1.06Estimated minutes 1,682
- Grayson AllenGImpact +0.47Estimated minutes 1,513
- Royce O'NealeFImpact −2.30Estimated minutes 1,374
- Dennis SchröderGImpact −2.01Estimated minutes 1,216
- Ryan KalkbrennerCImpact −0.90Estimated minutes 1,167
- Grant WilliamsFImpact −1.33Estimated minutes 1,098
›10 more on the roster
- Hannes SteinbachFImpact −1.77Estimated minutes 1,086
- Sion JamesGImpact −0.54Estimated minutes 768
- Christian AndersonGImpact −2.02Estimated minutes 622
- Liam McNeeleyFImpact −1.33Estimated minutes 355
- Tidjane SalaünFImpact −2.76Estimated minutes 343
- Kylan BoswellGImpact −2.23Estimated minutes 111
- Michael AjayiGImpact −2.09Estimated minutes 111
- PJ HallCImpact −1.88Estimated minutes 109
- Jarkel JoinerGImpact −1.85Estimated minutes 44
- Wyatt FricksImpact −2.35Estimated minutes 44
Ranges assume he plays. Impact is points per 100 possessions compared with an average player (0 = average).