Kon Knueppel News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Duke makes major move for Kon Knueppel's younger brother as recruitment heats up | Sporting News Knueppel x 2 in Durham?

JUNE 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

New face of franchise? LaMelo Ball's departure accelerates Charlotte's transition toward building around Knueppel and Brandon Miller, according to Cholo Magsino of Yahoo Sports.

Impact The second-year wing could see increased offensive responsibilities immediately, particularly if the Hornets hand more playmaking duties to their young perimeter players. Knueppel's shooting and offensive versatility should make him a key part of Charlotte's long-term plans. Across 81 regular-season games in 2025-26, Knueppel averaged 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists on 47.5 percent shooting from the field.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets trade away LaMelo Ball to make a bold Kon Knueppel statement The Charlotte Hornets made a blockbuster trade on Thursday morning, sending LaMelo Ball away to clear the way for Kon Knueppel to be this te...

JUNE 25 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Hornets trade LaMelo Ball, Josh Green to Timberwolves for Naz Reid, draft picks, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets have agreed to trade point guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unpro...

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Wizards move up in 2nd round to select Okpara after making Dybantsa the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft

The Washington Wizards moved up in the second round to draft Tennessee forward Felix Okpara one night after making BYU forward AJ Dybantsa the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Wizards cap busy week for Southeast Division teams by taking Dybantsa No. 1 overall in NBA draft

Though Washington grabbed the spotlight by making BYU forward AJ Dybantsa the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft Tuesday night, other Southeast Division teams made news in a busy week

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

The Latest: AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer go 1-2-3 in NBA draft

The first round of the 2026 NBA draft has concluded, and AJ Dybantsa headlined the group as the No. 1 overall pick heading to the Washington Wizards

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

Jeff Nordgaard — 1996 NBA draftee and Kon Knueppel's uncle — on hoops career and nephew's strong start Jeff Nordgaard was the 53rd overall pick in the 2nd round of the 1996 NBA Draft after a standout career at UW-Green Bay.

JUNE 19 • NBA.COM

Hornets linked to 3-time All-Star who can help LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel reach next level | Sporting News Hornets eyeing Kings star that can help their young core unlock fully.

JUNE 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

AP's NBA mock draft: After top 4, eyes on guards with the Clippers at No. 5 and the Nets at No. 6

Throughout the lead-up to the NBA draft, the No. 5 spot has been where it becomes difficult to project picks

JUNE 2 • Associated Press

NBA Rookie of the Year Based on Kalshi Markets: Kon Knueppel vs. Cooper Flagg Track the NBA Rookie of the Year race using Kalshi market data, comparing Kon Knueppel vs. Cooper Flagg, key stats, trends, and shifting pro...

MAY 26 • SI.COM

Pair of Former Duke Stars Named to All-Rookie Teams in the NBA Two former standout Duke Blue Devils are living up to expectations in the NBA, as both Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel were both named to the...

MAY 23 • SI.COM

Duke may already be closing in on another Knueppel commitment Duke basketball is gaining major momentum with 2027 recruit Kager Knueppel, the younger brother of former Duke star Kon Knueppel, after a ne...

MAY 21 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel headline 2025-26 NBA All-Rookie Team The NBA All-Rookie Team for the 2025-26 season has been revealed. See who was awarded.

MAY 21 • USATODAY.COM

Deadspin | Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel highlight first-team All-Rookie squad Deadspin | Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel highlight first-team All-Rookie squad

MAY 21 • DEADSPIN.COM

Kon Knueppel has a chance to do something Cooper Flagg can't achieve in 2027 Kon Knueppel could reach a milestone in 2027 that Cooper Flagg won’t: a legitimate shot at joining the elite 50‑40‑90 club.

MAY 17 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Kon Knueppel might've tipped off the Hornets' real draft plan Kon Knueppel may have tipped off the Hornets’ real draft plan, sparking new speculation about Charlotte’s true target.

MAY 15 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Hornets give coach Charles Lee a contract extension after 25-win improvement

The Charlotte Hornets extended head coach Charles Lee's contract after a significant improvement in their win total

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Who truly appreciated Cooper Flagg's ROTY win and who pushed back? Breaking down off-court reactions | Sporting News Cooper Flagg’s Rookie of the Year win sparked celebration from NBA icons and fierce debate from Kon Knueppel’s camp.

MAY 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Reggie Miller believes Kon Knueppel lost the ROTY to Cooper Flagg because of the Play-In tournament: "Voters saw the struggle" Miller says Knueppel “lost it” in the Play-In.

APRIL 29 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Duke Blue Devils offer scholarship to Kon Knueppel's brother | Sporting News Big news out of Durham.

APRIL 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kon Knueppel put Together Stellar Season Despite ROTY Runner-Up On Monday, the NBA announced that Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg had officially won the league’s Rookie of the Year Award, leaving Hornets’...

APRIL 28 • SI.COM

Duke ties North Carolina in Rookie of the Year race as Cooper Flagg leads new era Duke ties North Carolina in all-time Rookie of the Year winners as Cooper Flagg beats Kon Knueppel, highlighting the Blue Devils’ growing NB...

APRIL 28 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Deadspin | Mavs' Cooper Flagg narrowly wins ROY over Kon Knueppel Deadspin | Mavs' Cooper Flagg narrowly wins ROY over Kon Knueppel

APRIL 28 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cooper Flagg over Kon Knueppel for ROY feels like voters watched different seasons Cooper Flagg edging Kon Knueppel for NBA Rookie of the Year feels like voters watched two completely different seasons.

APRIL 28 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

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