Kon Knueppel News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Kia Rookie Ladder: Kon Knueppel edges past Cooper Flagg for No. 1 spot Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg swap spots while 2 new faces join the Top 10 in this week's rankings.

9 HOURS AGO • NBA.COM

Kon Knueppel have already arrested slump in key shooting area only a few knew Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel struggled in catch-and-shoot situations for a while, but that is already over with.

1 DAY AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Double-double against Golden State Knueppel produced 24 points (9-14 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Saturday's 136-116 loss to the Warriors.

Impact The double-double was his third of the season, and first since Nov. 10. Knueppel continues to fill up the bucket from long range, draining multiple three-pointers in 18 of his last 19 games and averaging 20.4 points, 4.9 boards, 4.2 assists and 3.5 threes over that stretch while shooting 52.5 percent from the floor and 46.9 percent from beyond the arc.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Murray leads Denver against Charlotte after 42-point game

Denver hosts the Charlotte Hornets after Jamal Murray scored 42 points in the Denver Nuggets' 121-115 win against the Washington Wizards

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kon Knueppel's shooting numbers are quietly absurd Kon Knueppel has been having a rookie season for the record books, and Charlotte Hornets fans are loving every minute of it.

3 DAYS AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

LaMelo Ball hits 9 3-pointers to lead Hornets to surprising 135-117 win over Luka's Lakers

LaMelo Ball scored 27 of his 30 points in the second half while tying his career high with nine 3-pointers, and the Charlotte Hornets overcame Luka Doncic’s 39 points for a 135-117...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kia Rookie Ladder: Durable rookie class keeps impressing Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel have shown resilience and availability all season, fueling their strong starts.

JANUARY 14 • NBA.COM

Los Angeles hosts Charlotte following Doncic's 42-point game

Los Angeles hosts the Charlotte Hornets after Luka Dončić scored 42 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-112 loss to the Sacramento Kings

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Posts 18 points in defeat Knueppel finished with 18 points (8-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 35 minutes during Monday's 117-109 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Knuepell had a solid night despite failing to convert beyond the arc during the loss. The 2025 first-round pick keeps the 2025-26 ROY race close, as his average of 19.1 points is currently tied with Cooper Flagg. Knueppel is aided by an excellent 48.0 percent conversion rate from the floor, and he currently sinks three-pointers at a 42.5-percent clip.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Leonard scores 35, Harden moves to 9th place on NBA's scoring list as Clippers beat Hornets 117-109

Kawhi Leonard score 35 points and James Harden scored 32 to move into ninth place on the NBA’s career scoring list, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Charlotte Hornets 117-109...

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Hornets' Kon Knueppel headlines latest rookie power rankings | Sporting News The Charlotte sharpshooter continues a stellar rookie campaign.

JANUARY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Adds 18 points Knueppel registered 18 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 loss to Indiana.

Impact Knueppel led the team in rebounds in Thursday's loss to the Pacers, grabbing eight boards for the second straight game. The rookie forward has scored in double figures in 33 of 37 games this season, including in 19 consecutive contests. Knueppel is averaging 19.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 3.0 three-pointers made over 31.4 minutes per contest through five games in January so far.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets predicted to cut ties with $203 million All-Star point guard, move forward with Kon Knueppel at helm | Sporting News This player's time in Charlotte may soon come to an end.

JANUARY 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cooper Flagg still tops NBA rookie rankings as Maxime Raynaud rises Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel continue to duke it out for No. 1 in USA TODAY's NBA rookie rankings, while VJ Edgecombe and Maxime Raynaud ri...

JANUARY 8 • USATODAY.COM

Charlotte faces Indiana on 3-game home skid

Charlotte will attempt to end its three-game home slide when the Hornets host Indiana

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Struggles from deep vs. Toronto Knueppel logged 11 points (4-17 FG, 3-11 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and one block over 33 minutes during the Hornets' 97-96 loss to the Raptors on Wednesday.

Impact Knueppel looked to be on his way to a nice scoring night after draining two of four three-pointers in the first quarter, but the rookie struggled with his shot for the rest of the contest, though his eight boards were his most in a game since Nov. 19 against the Pacers. Knueppel entered Wednesday's contest shooting 43.5 percent from three while attempting 8.3 three-pointers per game, so off nights are bound to happen from time to time. He'll aim to bounce back during the second leg of the Hornets' back-to-back set Thursday against the Pacers.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Quickley's 3-pointer at the buzzer sends the Raptors past the Hornets 97-96 for 5th win in 6 games

Immanuel Quickley hit a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the buzzer and the Toronto Raptors rallied from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Charlotte Hornets...

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Kon Knueppel reveals surprising past injury not many Hornets fans knew Apparently, Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel has already had to deal with plenty of nicks and bruises in his first year in the NBA.

JANUARY 7 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

ESPN analysts explain why Kon Knueppel would be a lock for the ROY award every year except this one Can Knueppel finish ahead of his former teammate?

JANUARY 6 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

"They're ahead of the curve already" – Retired NBA champion names three rookies who don't look like rookies anymore NBA champion explains why Cooper Flagg, VJ Edgecombe and Kon Knueppel have separated from the rookie class.

JANUARY 6 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Barnes, Raptors square off against the Hornets

Charlotte and Toronto will square off in a matchup of Eastern Conference foes

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

NBA-leading Thunder humbled in 124-97 home loss to struggling Hornets

Brandon Miller scored 28 points as the Charlotte Hornets stunned the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 124-97 on Monday night

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Monday Knueppel (hip) is available for Monday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Knueppel was initially listed as questionable due to a right hip contusion before being upgraded to probable, and he has now been cleared to play Monday. The rookie first-rounder has appeared in each of the Hornets' last three games, averaging 21.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.0 three-pointers in 33.0 minutes per contest during that span.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Knueppel (hip) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Knueppel was previously listed as questionable, so he's trending in the right direction for Charlotte. In his last three outings, the rookie has produced averages of 21.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.0 three-pointers.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets injury report: Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller and more vs. OKC | Sporting News Charlotte could be without a few key contributors.

JANUARY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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