Kon Knueppel News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Won't start vs. OKC Knueppel will come off the bench during Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact After dropping a team-high 18 points in Sunday's preseason loss to the Thunder, Knueppel will be in the second unit. The Duke product played well in limited minutes as a starter and will try to follow that up with a similar performance off the bench.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Kon Knueppel impresses in NBA Preseason debut with Charlotte Hornets Former Duke star Kon Knueppel put up 18 points in NBA preseason debut with the Hornets

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Leads Hornets with 18 points Knueppel logged 18 points (6-13 FG, 4-10 3PT, 2-2 FT) with two rebounds and two assists across 23 minutes of Sunday's 135-114 preseason loss to the Thunder.

Impact Knueppel drew the start and led the Hornets in points and shot attempts Sunday. After an impressive Summer League run, Knueppel hit the ground running in his first taste of preseason action and made a strong case to be in the starting lineup for Opening Night.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Charles Lee reveals the one thing that stood out in Kon Knueppel's Hornets debut Kon Knueppel continues to make the Charlotte Hornets look smart for selecting him at No. 4 overall in the 2025 NBA draft. Following up his s...

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • SI.COM

Hornets' Kon Knueppel immediately silences doubters in NBA preseason Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel played well in Sunday's preseason game.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Kon Knueppel Brings Duke Confidence to First Hornets Media Day After a stellar year at Duke, Kon Knueppel was taken by the Charlotte Hornets with pick No. 4 in the 2025 draft

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Hornets reporter says the quiet part out loud about Kon Knueppel Will Kon Knueppel earn Rookie of the Year consideration?

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Kon Knueppel gets surprising endorsement that should have Hornets thinking big Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel appears to be turning heads before he even debuts in the NBA.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

"He is perfect for international basketball" - Bill Simmons is positive that Kon Knueppel will make the 2028 U.S. Olympic team Bill Simmons explains why Kon Knueppel is tailor-made for USA Basketball in 2028.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Kon Knueppel expected to achieve shocking feat LaMelo Ball might not pull off A recent prediction regarding Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel might surprise a lot of people around the league.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Predicting when Hornets' Kon Knueppel will make first NBA All-Star team When will the Hornets rookie earn his first All-Star selection?

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Bill Simmons boldly guarantees Hornets' Kon Knueppel will make Team USA in 2028 Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel was chosen by Bill Simmons to make the 12-man roster for USA Basketball in the 2028 Olympic Games.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Hornets' Kon Knueppel is a better version of what Peterson was aiming for with Knecht The top-five pick ended up being a better version of a player the Hornets tried to trade for.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • SI.COM

Hornets release behind-the-scenes video of NBA draft selection process Kon Knueppel was heavily featured in a documentary published by the Hornets, detailing their behind-the-scenes work surrounding the NBA draf...

AUGUST 8, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Hornets' Kon Knueppel is honoring a Hall of Famer with jersey number choice After wearing No. 7 at Duke, rookie Kon Knueppel opted to keep that same jersey number to begin his career in the NBA with the Hornets.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Kon Knueppel has already improved biggest weakness — and more growth is coming Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel has proven capable of addressing the concerns about his game that people have been raising.

JULY 26, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Duke phenom Kon Knueppel leads Hornets to franchise history before playing NBA game | Sporting News Kon Knueppel wasn't the first Duke Blue Devil off the board, but his roommate was. However, Knueppel just led the Hornets to franchise histo...

JULY 23, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

It took 1 decision for Kon Knueppel to prove he's everything the Hornets need Kon Knueppel pushed to play in the Summer League Championship, and that's the exact type of mentality the Charlotte Hornets need.

JULY 23, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

"Nasty Work" - NBA Facing Backlash Over Kon Knueppel Decision After Summer League NBA fans aren’t happy...

JULY 22, 2025 • SUNHERALD.COM

Starting 5, July 21: Hornets win their 1st NBA Summer League title No. 4 pick Kon Knueppel leads Charlotte to a perfect run in Las Vegas and the franchise's 1st Summer League championship.

JULY 21, 2025 • NBA.COM

Kon Knueppel stuns NBA summer league with clutch three and MVP finish | Sporting News What a strong start for the No. 4 pick in the 2025 draft!

JULY 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deadspin | Kon Knueppel, Hornets top Kings for 1st summer league crown Deadspin | Kon Knueppel, Hornets top Kings for 1st summer league crown

JULY 21, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Kon Knueppel's underrated trait firmly secures his future with Hornets The Charlotte Hornets snagged a gem in Kon Knueppel, whose Summer League performance should help establish his long-term spot with the team.

JULY 21, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Kon Knueppel, Hornets top Kings for 1st summer league crown Kon Knueppel scored a team-high 21 points as the Charlotte Hornets started fast and downed the Sacramento Kings 83-78 on Sunday night in Las...

JULY 21, 2025 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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