Kon Knueppel News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Hornets receive encouraging news on Kon Knueppel's scary injury | Sporting News Right now, Charlotte can only hope and pray for the best.

5 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hornets take down Magic, but lose Kon Knueppel in the process As the Christmas decorations started to be taken down, the Charlotte Hornets were facing off against the Orlando Magic for the second time t...

14 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Deadspin | Hornets lose Kon Knueppel to injury but defeat Magic in Orlando Deadspin | Hornets lose Kon Knueppel to injury but defeat Magic in Orlando

15 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Hornets beat Magic 120-105 after rookie Kon Knueppel injures ankle in first half

LaMelo Ball had 22 points and seven rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Orlando Magic 120-105 after losing rookie forward Kon Knueppel to a right ankle injury in the first...

15 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

To undergo further testing Head coach Charles Lee said after Friday's 120-105 win over Orlando that X-rays on Knueppel's right ankle came back negative, and he'll undergo further testing when the team return...

Impact Knueppel injured his right ankle late in the second quarter and was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the contest, finishing with 16 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 15 minutes. The rookie first-rounder will be further evaluated ahead of Monday's game against the Bucks in Charlotte, and he can be considered highly questionable for that one until the Hornets provide an update on his status. If the sharpshooter is forced to miss additional time, Sion James and Collin Sexton are candidates for increased roles.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kon Knueppel injury hurts Hornets, but Magic still lose The Orlando Magic are shaking their heads after a 120-105 loss to the Charlotte Hornets in front of their fans at the Kia Center. The Magic...

15 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Kon Knueppel suffers right ankle injury and exits early vs. Magic Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel scores a team-high 16 points before sustaining his injury and exiting in the second quarter.

16 HOURS AGO • NBA.COM

Won't return Friday Knueppel won't return to Friday's game against the Magic due to a right ankle injury.

Impact The rookie first-rounder sustained the ankle injury late in the second quarter and was helped to the locker room. He'll finish with 16 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 15 minutes. Collin Sexton, Sion James and Josh Green are candidates to see increased minutes the rest of the way due to Knueppel being sidelined. His next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Bucks.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Exits to locker room Knueppel exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Friday's game against the Magic due to an apparent right leg injury, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact The rookie first-rounder stepped on Moussa Diabate's foot and was helped off the court while putting very little weight on his right leg. If Knueppel is unable to return, Collin Sexton, Sion James and Josh Green are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Bill Simmons, Tim Legler discuss Stephen Curry-to-Charlotte trade: "You're talking about Splash Brothers 2.0" Legler says Steph and Kon Knueppel would be the Splash Brothers 2.0.

2 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Bane, Magic host the Hornets

Charlotte heads to Orlando for an Eastern Conference matchup Friday

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kia Rookie Ladder: Top 3 spots further solidify themselves Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and Derik Queen have shown to be the best of the class so far as 2025 closes in on its end.

3 DAYS AGO • NBA.COM

Bill Simmons proposes bold trade idea pairing Steph Curry with Kon Knueppel on Hornets to form 'Splash Brothers 2.0' NBA analyst Bill Simmons proposed a bold trade idea to pair Steph Curry with Kon Knueppel on the Charlotte Hornets during Tuesday's episode...

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Hornets vs Wizards: Kon Knueppel Postgame Media Availability

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

LaMelo Ball scores 23, Hornets use strong fourth quarter to pull away from Wizards 126-109

LaMelo Ball had 23 points and nine assists, Brandon Miller added 20 points and the Charlotte Hornets pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat the Washington Wizards 126-109 on T...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Hornets star Kon Knueppel is shattering every rookie expectation Kon Knueppel's historic shooting and star-level impact have made the Charlotte Hornets rookie one of the NBA’s most prolific first-year play...

3 DAYS AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Kon Knueppel easily smashes NBA rookie record Some of the NBA's rookies have been the league's biggest stories during the 2025-26 season so far. Cooper Flagg recently became the youngest...

4 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Puts up 19 points in loss Knueppel produced 19 points (5-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one block across 34 minutes of Saturday's 112-86 loss to Detroit.

Impact There weren't many positives for Charlotte, but their rookie continues to establish himself as the franchise player. Over his last 13 games, Knueppel has produced top-50 fantasy numbers in nine-category formats with 20.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 0.8 steals and 3.8 three-pointers.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cunningham has triple-double, Duren gets double-double to lead Pistons to 112-86 win over Hornets

Cade Cunningham had a triple-double and Jalen Duren added 19 points and 11 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-86

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kon Knueppel is redefining long-established norm in the NBA A recent revelation about Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel proves that his understanding of the game is on another level.

DECEMBER 20 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Kon Knueppel's maturity on offense deserves more attention Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel has impressed a lot with his fine play, but his mindset also deserves high praises.

DECEMBER 19 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Buries six treys Knueppel ended Thursday's 133-126 victory over the Hawks with 28 points (10-17 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and three steals in 35 minutes.

Impact Knueppel played an essential role in Charlotte's victory Thursday, combining with LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller for 82 of the team's 133 points. Knueppel also contributed elsewhere by tying his career high in steals, accounting for three of the Hornets' 11 swipes.

DECEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

LaMelo Ball hits 7 1st-half 3-pointers in return, Hornets beat Hawks 133-126

LaMelo Ball hit seven first-half 3-pointers in his return from a right ankle injury, Charlotte had 18 in the opening 24 minutes to match the NBA and franchise records and the Horne...

DECEMBER 19 • Associated Press

NBA Rookie of the Year 2026: Cooper Flagg Finally Gets Sole Hold on Top Spot, VJ Edgecombe Returns (Dec. 18) The 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year (ROY) race will likely come down to former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel.

DECEMBER 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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Hornets beat Magic 120-105 after rookie Kon Knueppel injures ankle in first half

Bane, Magic host the Hornets

LaMelo Ball scores 23, Hornets use strong fourth quarter to pull away from Wizards 126-109

Cunningham has triple-double, Duren gets double-double to lead Pistons to 112-86 win over Hornets

LaMelo Ball hits 7 1st-half 3-pointers in return, Hornets beat Hawks 133-126