Kon Knueppel News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Drains four triples vs. Toronto Knueppel logged 24 points (9-16 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three steals over 36 minutes during the Hornets' 110-108 loss to the Raptors on Monday.

Impact Knueppel led the Hornets in scoring during Monday's loss and finished second in that category behind Brandon Ingram (27). It was the sixth time this season that Knueppel connected on at least four triples, and he has recorded three steals in two of his last three outings. The No. 4 overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft has opened his rookie season averaging 17.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 0.9 steals over 32.9 minutes per game while connecting on 40.2 percent of his three-point attempts on 8.0 3PA/G.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kon Knueppel has given Hornets an uncomfortable question they need to address Kon Knueppel’s breakout start has transformed the Charlotte Hornets’ rebuild and raised questions about how they should view LaMelo Ball and...

NOVEMBER 16 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Kon Knueppel just proved the Rookie of the Year race might already be over Kon Knueppel has been the runaway favorite for Rookie of the Year in his first month in the NBA, and Charlotte Hornets fans couldn't be more...

NOVEMBER 15 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Hometown hero: Kon Knueppel scores career-high 32 in Milwaukee return | Sporting News Kon Knueppel continues to lead all rookies in scoring.

NOVEMBER 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Thunder face the Hornets, look for 5th straight victory

Oklahoma City will attempt to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Thunder take on Charlotte

NOVEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Goes for career-high 32 points Knueppel closed Friday's 147-134 overtime loss to the Bucks with 32 points (12-20 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, three assists and three steals in 41 minutes.

Impact Knueppel continues to go from strength to strength, scoring a career-high 32 points, logging a whopping 41 minutes. He has now started in all but one game this season, averaging 17.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.8 steals and 3.3 three-pointers across his first 12 appearances. It should be noted that much of his production has come without LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, making this a potential sell-high opportunity.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Antetokounmpo returns to help Bucks outlast Knueppel and Hornets, 147-134 in overtime

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points, 18 assists and seven rebounds in his return and the Bucks outlasted former Milwaukee high school star Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte Hornets 14...

NOVEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel draws high praise from Bill Simmons, ESPN's Tim Legler | Sporting News He's the gift that keeps on giving

NOVEMBER 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NBA Rookie of the Year Rankings: Kon Knueppel, VJ Edgecombe explode out of the gate The NBA rookie class is off to an incredible start, but there can only be one Rookie of the Year at season's end. The current frontrunner mi...

NOVEMBER 13 • FANSIDED.COM

Hornets snap losing streak with 111-100 win over Bucks as Bridges scores 20

Miles Bridges scored 20 points, Ryan Kalkbrenner had 17 points on 8-for-8 field goal shooting, and the Charlotte Hornets snapped a three-game losing streak with a 111-100 win over...

NOVEMBER 13 • Associated Press

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Associated Press

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Thunder face the Hornets, look for 5th straight victory

Antetokounmpo returns to help Bucks outlast Knueppel and Hornets, 147-134 in overtime

Hornets snap losing streak with 111-100 win over Bucks as Bridges scores 20

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

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