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NBA 2K26 Summer League: Kon Knueppel, Hornets edge Kings for championship MVP Kon Knueppel scores 21 points as Charlotte holds on against Sacramento in the Summer League championship game.

JULY 21, 2025 • NBA.COM

NBA Summer League: Standout players from Day 15 No. 4 overall pick Kon Knueppel scores a team-high 21 points to lead the Hornets to their 1st Summer League championship.

JULY 21, 2025 • NBA.COM

NBA Summer League winners and losers: Charlotte Hornets win title, Kon Knueppel game MVP The NBA Summer League is over. The Hornets won the popular and essential summer league event with an 83-78 victory against the Kings.

JULY 21, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Scores 21 in SL championship Knueppel recorded 21 points (8-21 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists during Sunday's 83-78 Summer League championship win over the Kings.

Impact Knueppel put together an impressive performance to close out Summer League, posting a team-high 21 points. He connected on a game-high four three-pointers, including a clutch three-pointer to put Charlotte up four with 32 seconds remaining. Knueppel's performance earned him the Summer League title game MVP award.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Knueppel scores 21 as Hornets win first NBA Summer League title by holding off the Kings

The Charlotte Hornets won their first NBA Summer League title by beating the Sacramento Kings 83-78

JULY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

NBA Summer League Finals Odds, Best Bets: Kings, Hornets Collide In Vegas NBA Summer League wraps up tonight in Las Vegas, where Nique Clifford and the Kings are slight favorites over Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte...

JULY 20, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kon Knueppel destroys misconception about his game with 1 play Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel's impressive play in Summer League shows one of the concerns surrounding him may be unfounded.

JULY 20, 2025 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Scores 17 points in SL win Knueppel recorded 17 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals across 21 minutes in Saturday's 109-80 Summer League win over the Thunder.

Impact Knueppel finished as Charlotte's second-leading scorer in the win. He has now posted at least 16 points in three consecutive Summer League outings. Following Saturday's dominant victory, the Hornets will face the Kings in Sunday's championship game.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Klay Thompson sends special message to Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel has the capabilities of becoming one of the league's best three-point shooters in the league early in his career...

JULY 19, 2025 • SI.COM

NBA Star Klay Thompson Sends Heartfelt Message To Charlotte Hornets Rookie Kon Knueppel is coming off an excellent freshman season where he helped lead the Duke Blue Devils to the Final Four. The 19-year-old was the...

JULY 19, 2025 • SI.COM

Top NBA Rookie Makes Bold Steph Curry, Klay Thompson Statement The Charlotte Hornets selected Duke wing Kon Knueppel with the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. After shooting just over 40% from...

JULY 19, 2025 • SI.COM

Kon Knueppel scores 19 points, leads Hornets to summer league semifinals Rookie Kon Knueppel stuffed the stat sheet on Thursday, leading the Hornets to a spot in the semifinals of the NBA Summer League in Las Vega...

JULY 18, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Hornets, Kon Knueppel make franchise history for 1st time at NBA Summer League | Sporting News The Duke star is leading the way.

JULY 18, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NBA 2K26 Summer League: Unbeaten Hornets swarm Spurs as Kon Knueppel stars No. 4 pick Kon Knueppel deals a strong performance as Charlotte routs San Antonio: 19 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals.

JULY 18, 2025 • NBA.COM

Another big night in Summer League Knueppel posted 19 points (7-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Thursday's 106-81 win over the Spurs.

Impact Knueppel tied for the team lead in points and assists on the way to yet another impressive showing. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Knueppel has shown in back-to-back Summer League appearances that he's ready for the next level. He should get another chance over the weekend to continue building his case for a rotation spot.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Notches double-double Knueppel finished with 16 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block over 26 minutes in Monday's 87-69 Summer League win over the Maveric...

Impact Knueppel returned to action Monday after missing Saturday's game with a lingering ankle injury, knocking down three three-pointers and posting a double-double. He impressed as a freshman at Duke last season, averaging 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists while shooting 47.9 percent from the field and 40.6 percent from beyond the arc over 39 total games. The rookie projects as a plug-and-play contributor for the Hornets this season.

JULY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Monday Knueppel (ankle) is available for Monday's Summer League game against the Mavericks.

Impact The No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 Draft, Knueppel sat out Saturday's win over Philadelphia as part of a buildup following a pre-draft ankle injury, but he'll return to game action Monday. The 19-year-old posted five points (1-8 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-6 FT), four assists, one rebound and one steal across 30 minutes in Friday's win over the Spurs.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Flagg vs. Kon Knueppel channel, time, schedule, live stream to watch Mavs vs. Hornets in NBA Summer League | Sporting News The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Cooper Flagg vs. Kon Knueppel in the NBA Summer League.

JULY 14, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ruled out Saturday Knueppel (ankle) won't play in Saturday's Summer League matchup against the 76ers, Nick Carboni of WCNC Charlotte reports.

Impact Knueppel will miss the second night of the club's back-to-back set as part of a build up following a pre-draft ankle injury. However, he's expected to suit up in Monday's game against the Mavericks. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft struggled in Friday's win over the Spurs, posting five points (1-8 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-6 FT), four assists, one rebound and one steal across 30 minutes.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

4th overall pick Kon Knueppel signs with Jordan Brand It's a big moment for Kon Knueppel, right after being drafted to the NBA, he has now also signed on with the Jordan Brand.

JULY 12, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Report: Hornets' Kon Knueppel inks multiyear shoe deal with Jordan Brand Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel has reportedly signed a multiyear shoe and apparel endorsement contract with Jordan Brand.

JULY 11, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

How to Watch Jazz vs Hornets: Live Stream NBA Summer League, TV Channel The NBA Summer League is officially underway in Las Vegas as Ace Bailey and the Utah Jazz take on Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte Hornets on...

JULY 11, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Hornets forward Tidjane Salaün taking on a leadership role in Summer League The Charlotte Hornets are suddenly one of the most exciting young teams in the NBA. After drafting Kon Knueppel, trading for Collin Sexton,...

JULY 11, 2025 • SI.COM

Kon Knueppel Addresses Unique Playing Style Before His First NBA Season Kon Knueppel addresses his unique playing style.

JULY 5, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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Knueppel scores 21 as Hornets win first NBA Summer League title by holding off the Kings

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