Kon Knueppel News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Hornets' Kon Knueppel is already flashing a trait most superstars never master Charlotte Hornets rookie sensation Kon Knueppel has quickly emerged as a Rookie of the Year favorite thanks to one elite skill.

NOVEMBER 29 • HOOPSHABIT.COM

Raptors play the Hornets, aim for 10th straight victory

Toronto comes into a matchup against Charlotte as winners of nine straight games

NOVEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Hornets could add 18-year-old forward to pair with Kon Knueppel | Sporting News Adding talent around Kon Knueppel will be a big part of the Hornets future.

NOVEMBER 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Struggles in Wednesday's loss Knueppel tallied six points (2-12 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 30 minutes during the Hornets' 129-101 loss to the Knicks on Wednesday.

Impact Knueppel entered Wednesday's game connecting on 49.1 percent of his field-goal attempts and 43.8 percent of his three-pointers. However, the rookie struggled with his shot during the blowout loss, and his six points were his lowest since Nov. 1 against the Timberwolves (five points). Still, Knueppel has been one of the bright spots in what has been a poor start to the regular season for the Hornets. Since Nov. 1, he has averaged 20.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 0.8 steals over 35.0 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kia Rookie Ladder: Cooper Flagg, Cedric Coward gain ground in chase to top Kon Knueppel keeps hold of No. 1 as a few new names join the Top 5 fray in this week's Kia Rookie Ladder.

NOVEMBER 26 • NBA.COM

NBA: Current favorites to win NBA Rookie of the Year The NBA rookie class is already making noise, and several newcomers are jumping out as early favorites for Rookie of the Year. With standout...

NOVEMBER 26 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Finding the Kon Knueppel of the 2026 NBA Draft class Kon Knueppel's feel, skill and adaptability has made him an immediate star for the Charlotte Hornets. Which 2026 NBA Draft prospects share s...

NOVEMBER 25 • FANSIDED.COM

Hornets and Knicks meet Wednesday in NBA Cup group stage

The Charlotte Hornets face the New York Knicks in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Kon Knueppel has already taken over role LaMelo Ball has long held The Charlotte Hornets found a stud in Kon Knueppel, who looks primed to assume the responsibility LaMelo Ball has had in the past years.

NOVEMBER 24 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Paces Charlotte in loss Knueppel supplied 28 points (9-17 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block over 34 minutes during Sunday's 113-110 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Knueppel led the Hornets with a game-high-tying 28 points and was one of three Charlotte players to score at least 20. Additionally, he knocked down a game-best seven three-pointers. The rookie first-rounder was also active on the glass, grabbing six-plus boards for the third time in his last four appearances. The 20-year-old swingman has logged four consecutive games with 24 or more points and at least four triples. During that span, he has averaged 26.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 36.5 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Johnson scores 28 and lifts Hawks over Hornets 113-110

Jalen Johnson scores 28 points as the Atlanta Hawks edge out the Charlotte Hornets 113-110 on Sunday

NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Charlotte visits Atlanta, aims to stop road skid

Charlotte aims to end its six-game road losing streak with a victory over Atlanta

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Drains six triples in loss Knueppel posted 26 points (9-12 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 34 minutes during the Hornets' 131-116 loss to the Clippers on Saturday.

Impact The first-round rookie's performance was shadowed by a 55-point outburst from James Harden, but Knueppel did what he could to keep the Hornets competitive during Saturday's game, leading the team in scoring while connecting on a career-high six three-pointers. Even with Brandon Miller (shoulder) making his 2025-26 debut to join LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges in the starting lineup, Knueppel still appears to have an integral role for himself in the Hornets' offense. Knueppel has scored at least 20 points in four of his last five games, and over that span he has averaged 23.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.4 steals over 36.1 minutes per game while shooting 56.4 percent from the floor (including 46.7 percent from three on 9.0 3PA/G).

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets face the Clippers on 4-game skid

Charlotte looks to end its four-game skid when the Charlotte Hornets take on Los Angeles

NOVEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Kon Knueppel reaches multiple milestones in Charlotte's loss vs. Indiana | Sporting News Kon Knueppel keeps impressing.

NOVEMBER 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hornets have Kon Knueppel decision that needs to happen pronto Things are going south for the Charlotte Hornets, so it's time for them to make the necessary adjustments for Kon Knueppel to flourish.

NOVEMBER 20 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Another big game Knueppel generated 28 points (11-20 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and seven assists across 42 minutes of Wednesday's 127-118 loss to the Pacers.

Impact Knueppel led the Hornets in scoring, and he scored at least 24 points for the fifth time in 15 games. His seven assists were his second most in a game this season. The rookie has played 34 or more minutes in six of his last seven appearances, and he's averaging 22.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists during that stretch.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

HORNETS at PACERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | November 19, 2025

NOVEMBER 20 • YOUTUBE

Bennedict Mathurin sparks Pacers to second victory, 127-118 over Hornets

Bennedict Mathurin scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 127-118 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesd...

NOVEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Kon Knueppel Stats Tonight: Hornets Star Consolidates Rookie of the Year Case With Big Night vs. Pacers (Nov. 19) Kon Knueppel has proven early that the Charlotte Hornets did not make a mistake selecting him fourth in this year's NBA draft.

NOVEMBER 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Kia Rookie Ladder: Kon Knueppel maintains his hold on No. 1 The Top 5 is mostly unchanged as a pair of former Duke teammates -- Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg -- bolster their case.

NOVEMBER 19 • NBA.COM

Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel nearing Larry Bird-level efficiency | Sporting News Kon Knueppel could join Boston legends Larry Bird and Paul Pierce.

NOVEMBER 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kon Knueppel setting standard Hornets need LaMelo Ball to live up to LaMelo Ball has to take several pages out of the Charlotte Hornets' prized rookie's book to elevate his and the team's offense.

NOVEMBER 19 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Indiana faces Charlotte on home skid

Indiana will aim to break its three-game home losing streak when the Pacers host Charlotte

NOVEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Barrett scores tiebreaking basket as Raptors beat Hornets 110-108

RJ Barrett scored the tiebreaking basket with 18 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes both had pivotal blocked shots in the final moments and the T...

NOVEMBER 18 • Associated Press

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