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Kon Knueppel's dream rookie season just slammed into reality Kon Knueppel’s dream rookie season just slammed into reality as a late‑season slump threatens his once‑secure Rookie of the Year lead.

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Goes 1-for-6 from distance Knueppel recorded 13 points (5-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes during Sunday's 114-99 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Knueppel has been struggling from distance over the past two games, going just 4-for-16 from three-point territory. However, he'll have an excellent chance of snapping out of his mini-slump Tuesday with a favorable matchup against the Nets in Brooklyn.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jayson Tatum, Payton Pritchard help push Celtics past the Hornets 114-99

Jayson Tatum scored 32 points, Payton Pritchard added 28 points and the Boston Celtics defeated the cold-shooting Charlotte Hornets 114-99 for their third straight victory

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Everything changes for the Hornets if they cannot draft Kon Knueppel The Charlotte Hornets have a bright future thanks to Kon Knueppel. What if he was off the board in the 2025 NBA Draft? Would VJ Edgecombe be...

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Boston takes on Charlotte, aims for 50th victory of season

Boston will look for its 50th win of the season when the Celtics visit the Charlotte Hornets

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Tallies another double-double Knueppel registered 11 points (3-14 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists over 36 minutes during Saturday's 118-114 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact That's now consecutive double-doubles for the rookie first-rounder and six on the campaign. Knueppel has scored in double figures in all but one of his past seven appearances, during which he's averaged 17.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 3.3 three-pointers in 27.9 minutes per game.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kon Knueppel slams door shut for Rookie of the Year debate with remarkable performance Kon Knueppel’s latest standout performance shuts down the Rookie of the Year debate once and for all.

3 DAYS AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

The case for Kon Knueppel over Cooper Flagg for Rookie of the Year Despite not being the prodigy of the class, Kon Knueppel should almost certainly be the Rookie of the Year this season.

3 DAYS AGO • FANSIDED.COM

Charlotte faces Philadelphia, looks for 6th straight home win

Charlotte comes into a matchup against Philadelphia after winning five consecutive home games

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Deadspin | Hornets snap Knicks' win streak behind Kon Knueppel's big outing Deadspin | Hornets snap Knicks' win streak behind Kon Knueppel's big outing

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Hornets vs Knicks: Kon Knueppel Postgame Media Availability

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Kon Knueppel scores 26 as Hornets snap Knicks' 7-game win streak with 114-103 victory

Kon Knueppel scored 26 points and made six 3-pointers to become the youngest player in NBA history with 250 in a season, and the Charlotte Hornets snapped the New York Knicks’ seve...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Makes NBA history Thursday Knueppel registered 26 points (9-14 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds and eight assists over 37 minutes during the Hornets' 114-103 win over the Knicks on Thursday.

Impact It was another strong performance out of the ROTY favorite, who connected on at least six triples for the ninth time this season and finished two assists short from registering the first triple-double of his NBA career. Knueppel third three-pointer of the game was his 250th of the season, making him the only player age 22 or younger in NBA history to connect on 250 three-pointers in a season. The 20-year-old Duke product has been a key piece to the Hornets' resurgence this season, and since the All-Star break he has averaged 19.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 3.9 threes and 0.8 steals over 29.7 minutes per game.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kon Knueppel eyes records set by splash brothers Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson | Sporting News Not bad for a rookie.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Charlotte puts home win streak on the line against New York

Charlotte will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Hornets face New York

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Hornets tie franchise record with 26 3s, rout Kings 134-90

Coby White made six of Charlotte’s franchise-tying 26 3-pointers and finished with 27 points as the Hornets routed the Sacramento Kings 134-90 for their fourth straight win

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Good to go Tuesday Knueppel (back) is available for Tuesday's game against the Kings.

Impact As expected, Knueppel will shake off his probable tag due to lower-back soreness and suit up against the injury-plagued Kings. The rookie first-rounder is coming off a lackluster shooting performance in Saturday's win over the Grizzlies and will look to bounce back Tuesday. Over 10 March appearances, he has averaged 18.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 3.2 triples in 29.9 minutes per contest.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic may overtake Kon Knueppel for this prestigious honor Luka Doncic is closing in on Kon Knueppel, threatening to steal a major season-defining honor.

6 DAYS AGO • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Probable vs. Kings Knueppel is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against Sacramento due to low back soreness.

Impact Knueppel has been a steady presence for the Hornets in March, but he's evidently dealing with a minor back issue. He's expected to be able to play through the injury, barring any type of setback leading up to game time.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte takes home win streak into matchup with Sacramento

Charlotte is looking to extend its three-game home win streak with a victory against Sacramento

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Scores 22 points in win Knueppel had 22 points (8-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 24 minutes during Tuesday's 136-106 victory over Miami.

Impact Knueppel didn't have his best shooting performance from deep, but the rookie has shown he's more than just a spot-up shooter and has found ways to remain relevant on offense. Knueppel has drained multiple threes in seven games in a row while reaching the 20-point mark five times over that stretch. In those seven contests, the former Duke star is averaging 20.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game while shooting 44.8 percent from three-point range.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kia Rookie Ladder: Top 3 hold steady as Maxime Raynaud keeps rising Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg are standing strong down the stretch as Maxime Raynaud continues to impress, too.

MARCH 18 • NBA.COM

Banchero, Magic square off against the Hornets

Charlotte hosts Orlando in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

LaMelo Ball has 30 points and 13 assists as Hornets beat short-handed Heat 136-106

LaMelo Ball had 30 points and 13 assists, and the Charlotte Hornets pulled away in a huge fourth quarter to beat the short-handed Miami Heat 136-106

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

The Southeast got hot, with Hawks, Magic, Heat and Hornets all surging as playoff chase intensifies

Atlanta is on a 10-game winning streak, its best stretch in more than 11 years

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

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