Kon Knueppel News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Sporting News NBA Rookie of the Year: Kon Knueppel wins over Cooper Flagg in talented class | Sporting News Kon Knueppel is Sporting News' 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year, beating out his former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg and a host of other special yo...

APRIL 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

"I switched it" - Reggie Miller admits to changing his ROTY vote after a controversial NBA ballot delay Reggie Miller was a lock for Kon Knueppel until the NBA delayed the ballots.

APRIL 21 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Cold finish to rookie campaign Knueppel produced 11 points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 29 minutes during Friday's 121-90 Play-In Game loss to the Magic.

Impact Knueppel was one of the deadliest shooters from three-point range during his rookie season, connecting on 42.5 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc (on 7.9 3PA/G). However, he struggled toward the tail end of the campaign, and over his last six outings (including both Play-In games), he connected on just 29.5 percent of his field-goal attempts (including 23.8 percent of three-point tries) while averaging 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 0.7 steals over 31.5 minutes per game. Knueppel's disappointing end to 2025-26 shouldn't take away from his historic season, and he and former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg are both frontrunners for the NBA's Rookie of the Year award.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

No Kon Knueppel or Cooper Flagg, but These Five Rookies Could Impact the NBA Playoffs A look across the NBA playoff field at teams who have rookie players contributing to their success.

APRIL 18 • SI.COM

What went wrong for Hornets? How Kon Knueppel, Charlotte spiraled out of playoff contention with ugly loss | Sporting News Charlotte disappointed on Friday night with a chance to end a long playoff drought.

APRIL 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Magic rout Hornets 121-90 in play-in game, advance to face Pistons in 1st round of playoffs

Paolo Banchero scored 25 points and the Orlando Magic built a 35-point lead in the first half on the way to a 121-90 rout of Charlotte Hornets in a play-in tournament game on Frida...

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Best NBA Prop Bets Today (Predictions for Kon Knueppel, Draymond Green, Mark Williams) The NBA’s play-in tournament has not disappointed this season, and two more games remain on Friday night with the No. 8 seed in each confere...

APRIL 17 • SI.COM

Sion James reveals that Hornets fans should not be worried about Kon Knueppel | Sporting News Kon Knueppel struggled in the Play-In Tournament game against the Heat, which left some fans worried.

APRIL 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

"When did winning stop mattering for anything?" - Draymond Green has no doubts about his NBA ROY choice between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel Green reiterates his ROTY pick, highlighting Kon’s winning impact for the Hornets.

APRIL 16 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Draymond Green selects Kon Knueppel as the Rookie of the Year for winning contributions | Sporting News Kon Knueppel is the favorite to win Rookie of the Year over his old college teammate Cooper Flagg, and it is mostly about the Hornets' succe...

APRIL 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The secret draft meeting where LaMelo Ball convinced the Hornets to take Kon Knueppel Hornets GM Jeff Peterson reveals how LaMelo Ball "spot on" identified this year's top rookie in Kon Knueppel

APRIL 16 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Chris Mannix's Notes: Giannis Antetokounmpo on the Clock, Portland's Early Hotel Checkout Plus, Kon Knueppel’s Rookie of the Year stock watch and examining Doug Christie’s return as Kings coach.

APRIL 15 • SI.COM

Kon Knueppel's wake-up call hits at the absolute worst time for the Hornets A brutal wake‑up call hits Kon Knueppel at the worst moment, putting the Charlotte Hornets’ late‑season postseason push under a harsh spotli...

APRIL 15 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Goes cold in victory Knueppel finished Tuesday's 127-126 overtime Play-In Game victory over the Heat with six points (2-12 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 34 minutes.

Impact Knueppel continued his recent struggles on the offensive end, shooting no better than 36 percent from the floor for the fifth straight game. While it has been a spectacular rookie season for Knueppel, his recent slump has come at arguably the worst time for the Hornets. Following Tuesday's victory, Charlotte will now face either the 76ers or the Magic for the final spot in the playoffs. Look for Knueppel to try and shoot his way back into form in what is another must-win game.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Kon Knueppel needed just one game to prove ROY race isn't much of one Kon Knueppel might've helped undecided ROY voters lean toward Cooper Flagg.

APRIL 15 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Kon Knueppel's disastrous finale is a double warning for the Spurs The Spurs have high expectations for the playoffs, but they're relying on young players to do it, and Kon Knueppel just showed how costly th...

APRIL 15 • AIRALAMO.COM

Hornets celebrate first postseason home game in 10 years by handing out 'Protect the Hive' T-shirts

It’s been a decade since the Charlotte Hornets hosted a postseason game, and the team is doing everything it can to celebrate the accomplishment

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

How to live stream Heat vs Hornets: NBA play-in tournament, TV channel The Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets face off in a win-or-go-home NBA Play-In matchup with the loser eliminated and the winner advancing. MO...

APRIL 14 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

How did Kon Knueppel turn an old-soul mindset into elite basketball IQ? 🧠 🏀

APRIL 14 • YOUTUBE

Kon Knueppel Had One of the MOST HISTORIC Rookie Seasons Ever 🔥 | Top Plays

APRIL 14 • YOUTUBE

Are LaMelo Ball & Kon Knueppel the New Splash Brothers? One Stat Proves That They Are The Rookie of the Year debate shouldn't really be one, but Tuesday night, Charlotte Hornets' sharpshooter Kon Knueppel will have an opportun...

APRIL 14 • SI.COM

Knueppel and Ball finished 1-2 in the NBA in 3s. Now they hope to get Hornets to the playoffs

Kon Knueppel and LaMelo Ball have something in common with the Splash Brothers

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Charlotte and Miami meet for play-in game

The Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat hit the court in the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel are becoming something that could change everything for the Hornets LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel are evolving into a duo that could reshape the Hornets’ future and redefine Charlotte’s ceiling.

APRIL 13 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Kon Knueppel just made NBA history, and now the Rookie of the Year race feels wide open | Sporting News Kon Knueppel didn’t just have a great rookie year. He did something no first-year player in NBA history has ever done. Now the Rookie of the...

APRIL 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Magic rout Hornets 121-90 in play-in game, advance to face Pistons in 1st round of playoffs

Hornets celebrate first postseason home game in 10 years by handing out 'Protect the Hive' T-shirts

Knueppel and Ball finished 1-2 in the NBA in 3s. Now they hope to get Hornets to the playoffs

Charlotte and Miami meet for play-in game