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Rookie trio can help Hornets break nearly 30-year-old record Three of the Charlotte Hornets' rookies, namely Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner, and Sion James, have been bright spots for the team early in...

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Hornets' Kon Knueppel leads all players in NBA Rookie ladder | Sporting News Kon Knueppel is atop the rookie leaderboard in the NBA rookie ladder

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kia Rookie Ladder: Hornets' duo makes its mark in Top 5 Changes mark the Rookie Ladder as Charlotte big men Kon Knueppel and Ryan Kalkbrenner stand tall in the Top 5.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • NBA.COM

Ranking NBA's best rookies so far in 2025: Cooper Flagg, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel draft class grades | Sporting News Ranking the 2025 rookie class a dozen games into the season.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kon Knueppel follows career high with near triple-double vs. Lakers | Sporting News Charlotte's many injuries have allowed Kon Knueppel to see an increased role. Given the opportunity, he's thrived.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kon Knueppel should be leading Rookie of the Year race — and it's not even close Charlotte Hornets rising star Kon Knueppel should be the frontrunner for the top prize for NBA rookies for various reasons.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Near triple-double vs. Lakers Knueppel logged 19 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 505 FT), 10 rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 38 minutes during the Hornets' 121-111 loss to the Lakers on Monday.

Impact Knueppel filled up the box score Monday, registering his second double-double of the season and fell one dime shy from the first triple-double of his NBA career. The No. 4 overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft has played himself into an integral role in the Hornets' offense, and it'll be interesting to see how his minutes and usage will be impacted when Brandon Miller (shoulder) is cleared to return. Knueppel has averaged 19.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 0.8 steals over 35.4 minutes per game in five games since Nov. 1.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic scores 38 points as Lakers use strong third quarter to earn 6th win in last 7 games

Luka Doncic had 38 points, Rui Hachimura scored 13 of his 21 points in a pivotal third quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away in the second half to beat the Charlotte Horne...

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Hornets' Kon Knueppel nominated for Eastern Conference Player of the Week Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel was among those nominated for the Eastern Conference Player of the Week award, the NBA announced on Monday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Hornets' Kon Knueppel continues historic start with first 30-point game Kon Knueppel continued a historic start to his rookie campaign on Friday, leading the Hornets in a loss on the road against the Heat in the...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Scores career-high 30 points Knueppel closed with 30 points (9-23 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 40 minutes during Friday's 126-108 loss to the Heat.

Impact With LaMelo Ball (ankle) missing in action the past three games, Knueppel has seen his usage rate surge to 23.7 and he's responded with averages of 24.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 4.0 triples per contest. He's the first rookie this season to score 20-plus points in three straight games and the only rookie with back-to-back, 20-point performances.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kia Rookie Ladder: Changes among Top 5, but VJ Edgecombe still leads way VJ Edgecombe continues to surge in 2025-26 while Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel each move up a peg.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • NBA.COM

Kon Knueppel has already locked down role every contender needs Charlotte Hornets super rookie Kon Knueppel has already proven himself as capable of being a coveted asset across the league.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Double-doubles in loss Knueppel finished with 20 points (7-16 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds and two assists across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 116-112 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Knueppel followed up his career-high 24-point performance against the Jazz with another solid outing. He continues to show why he's one of the best rookies this season with big-time fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alvarado's 3-pointer sends Pelicans past Hornets for their first win of the season

Jose Alvarado made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 16 seconds left and the New Orleans Pelicans won for the first time this season by beating the Charlotte Hornets 116-112 on Tuesday nig...

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Breaks out for 24 points Knueppel collected 24 points (9-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Sunday's 126-103 win over the Jazz.

Impact Knueppel turned in the best scoring performance of his young NBA career, catching fire from beyond the arc after going just 2-for-12 from deep in his previous two appearances. The 20-year-old has shown that he can contribute with consistency outside of the scoring column, and while he certainly has the tools to score the basketball, he's been passive at times on the offensive end. This resulted in back-to-back five-point showings leading up to Sunday's impressive outburst. Knueppel should only continue to improve as he finds his footing at the next level.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kon Knueppel's career-high 24 points helps Hornets to a 126-103 rout of Jazz

Miles Bridges scored 29 points, Kon Knueppel added a career-high 24 and the Charlotte Hornets routed the Utah Jazz 126-103 to snap a three-game skid

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Season-high eight rebounds Knueppel chipped in five points (1-9 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Saturday's 122-105 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Knueppel struggled mightily to get going from deep, but he was able to pull down a season-high eight boards. The rookie first-rounder has now posted back-to-back five-point performances, though the Hornets appear to be comfortable deploying him as a starter. Knueppel has averaged 12.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 3.0 three-pointers in 29.3 minutes per game over six contests, so he's flashed plenty of upside as a three-point shooter.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wagner scores 21 and the Magic snap a 4-game skid with a 123-107 win over the Hornets

Franz Wagner scored 21 points and the Orlando Magic snapped a four-game losing streak with a 123-107 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Does damage from deep in loss Knueppel posted 19 points (7-15 FG, 5-11 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 144-117 loss to the Heat.

Impact Knueppel was dangerous from beyond the arc yet again Tuesday, where he tallied 15 of his 19 points. He's hit three or more triples in each of his first four NBA appearances, averaging 16.0 points along the way. Knueppel should continue to see plenty of opportunities while Brandon Miller recovers from a shoulder injury.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaime Jaquez Jr. scores 28 points to spark high-scoring Heat in 144-117 win over Hornets

Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 20 of his 28 points in the first half to keep up his hot-shooting start to the season, and the high-scoring Miami Heat beat the Charlotte Hornets 144-117 on Tu...

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Hornets' Kon Knueppel instantly answered every rookie's biggest question Kon Knueppel is making a statement early in his NBA career.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel impresses with scorching shooting splits | Sporting News Kon Knueppel leads all rookies in made three pointers.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Scores 20 points with five treys Knueppel produced 20 points (7-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and two turnovers in 35 minutes during Sunday's 139-113 win over Washington.

Impact The rookie has gotten off to an impressive start this season, registering averages of 15.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 3.7 triples per contest on 55.2 percent shooting from the floor. He should continue to start as long as Brandon Miller (shoulder) is out, so he's someone to consider grabbing if you need some points and triples.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LaMelo Ball's triple-double helps Hornets handle Wizards, 139-113

LaMelo Ball had 38 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists for his 11th career triple-double, and the Charlotte Hornets erased a double-digit halftime deficit to defeat the Washington W...

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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