Kon Knueppel News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Bane, Magic host the Hornets

Charlotte heads to Orlando for an Eastern Conference matchup Friday

29 MINS 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.

15 HOURS 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...

17 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Hornets vs Wizards: Kon Knueppel Postgame Media Availability

1 DAY 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...

1 DAY 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...

1 DAY 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...

2 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.

4 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

4 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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...

6 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ranking NBA rookies: Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel in a race for highest mark in draft class grades | Sporting News We are ranking the top rookies of the 2025 draft class with one third of the regular season complete.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Charlotte hosts Atlanta following overtime win against Cleveland

Charlotte hosts the Atlanta Hawks after the Hornets took down the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 in overtime

DECEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Kon Knueppel labeled the 'face of the Hornets' per NBA insider | Sporting News What does this mean for LaMelo?

DECEMBER 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pops for game-high 29 in OT win Knueppel registered 29 points (11-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 44 minutes during Sunday's 119-111 overtime win over the Caval...

Impact The rookie wing led all scorers on the afternoon as he topped 20 points for the third time in the last four games. Knueppel is seeing significant usage for the injury-plagued Hornets, scoring in double digits in 12 of the last 13 contests and averaging 21.0 points, 4.8 boards, 4.1 assists, 3.8 threes and 0.8 steals in 35.3 minutes over that stretch.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Kon Knueppel serves warning to league that should excite Hornets fans Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel has been playing beyond his years and is only going to get better as he grows into a star.

DECEMBER 13 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Mitchell leads Cleveland against Charlotte after 48-point game

Cleveland takes on the Charlotte Hornets after Donovan Mitchell scored 48 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 130-126 win against the Washington Wizards

DECEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Hornets vs Bulls: Kon Knueppel Postgame Media Availability

DECEMBER 13 • YOUTUBE

Josh Giddey scores 26 points, Bulls hang on to beat Hornets 129-126 to snap 7-game losing streak

Josh Giddey had 26 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, Zach Collins added 16 points and eight rebounds off the bench and the Chicago Bulls erased a 13-point second half deficit...

DECEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Scores season-high 33 points Knueppel delivered 33 points (12-21 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and nine assists across 36 minutes in Friday's 129-126 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Knueppel continues to impress every time he steps on the court, and this 33-point output was a new season-high mark for the former Duke standout. Knueppel has scored in double digits in a season-long seven straight games and is averaging 19.8 points per game while shooting 36.9 percent from three since the beginning of December.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is already the 17th best NBA player under 25, says ESPN | Sporting News Hornets Kon Knueppel beats out VJ Edgecomb from and Dylan Harper on ESPN's list of top 25 NBA players under 25.

DECEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chicago faces Charlotte, looks to halt 7-game slide

Chicago enters the matchup with Charlotte after losing seven straight games

DECEMBER 11 • Associated Press

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