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While the Charlotte Hornets continue to rise in the Eastern Conference standings amidst their six-game winning streak, Kon Knueppel has emerged as the favorite to win Rookie of the Year. With five weeks left in the regular season, Knueppel made NBA history to strengthen his case, setting the record for most threes made in a […]

The Charlotte Hornets demolished the Boston Celtics 118-89 at the TD Garden on Wednesday. In the process, the Hornets continued to rise, and Kon Knueppel has officially made NBA history by joining Michael Jordan in an elite club after scoring 20 points, according to Basket News. “Such a performance allowed Knueppel to tie Michael Jordan […]

The Rookie of the Year talk has started, and the conversation has been centered around Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, and VJ Edgecombe. That doesn’t take away from what other rookies are doing around the league, as there are some who are genuinely playing well. One of those rookies is Dylan Harper. Chandler Parsons recently showed […]

Kon Knueppel has not looked like a rookie at all despite it being his first season in the NBA. That’s how good the fourth overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft has been for the Charlotte Hornets. Even then, there have been a few moments this season where Knueppel has indeed received a rude awakening […]

Dallas Mavericks pillar Cooper Flagg has missed the last seven games with a foot injury, leaving his Rookie of the Year prospects in serious doubt heading into the final seven weeks of the season. A Tuesday night road matchup versus the Charlotte Hornets would give him the opportunity to outdo former Duke roommate Kon Knueppel, […]

While about six or seven teams continue to rest players due to “injuries” and throw in the towel on the season in hopes of securing a high draft pick via the NBA Draft Lottery in May, there are a handful of teams near the top of the NBA power rankings who are solidifying themselves as […]

Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel are the early favorites to potentially win this year’s NBA Rookie of the Year Award. With the Dallas Mavericks set to play the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday, March 3, we could have a potential showdown between the two rookie phenoms. However, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd suggested that Flagg won’t […]

The Charlotte Hornets are suddenly in the mix for a spot in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament, and their resurgence in the standings have been a collective effort from the stars to the coaching staff. On the court, however, LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, and Brandon Miller have been leading the charge for the Hornets. Since […]

The Charlotte Hornets have made great strides towards becoming a playoff team, and a significant reason for that is Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel. Led by their Rookie of the Year candidate, the Hornets have climbed up the Eastern Conference standings. Kneuppel had been one of the best rookies in the league this season, and came […]

Due to a number of reasons, it is not every day that the worlds of European soccer and the NBA collide. However, a commentator during the recent UEFA Champions League matchup between Real Madrid and Benfica found a way to reference none other than the Charlotte Hornets Kon Knueppel. And well, there was plenty of […]

It appears that the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year battle is a race between two horses in Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel. But for former NBA guard Jeff Teague, it’s already been decided. While watching Knueppel’s highlights in the Hornets’ 131-99 win on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls […]

For anyone who doubted Kon Knueppel coming out of the NBA Draft, what are your thoughts now? The Charlotte Hornets drafted an absolute flamethrower of a perimeter scorer and someone who can be the face of their franchise for many years to come. Although Cooper Flagg was the rookie captivating all the attention at the […]

The Charlotte Hornets struck gold with their selection of sharpshooting wing Kon Knueppel with the fourth overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. Knueppel has made an instant impact for the Hornets, leading their surge towards the Eastern Conference playoff picture thanks to his consistent excellent play. Many believed that his skillset would translate rather […]

The Charlotte Hornets are undoubtedly reaping the benefits of drafting Kon Kneuppel with the No. 4 pick, with the 20-year-old having sneaked into the Rookie of the Year race alongside Cooper Flagg. However, that seems to be a result of a marked change in direction behind the scenes, with the 2024 appointment of Patrick Harrel […]

Kon Knueppel went off with his performance in the Charlotte Hornets’ clash with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Knueppel is halfway through his rookie year in the NBA with the Hornets. He has made remarkable strides as one of the best performing rookies from the 2025 draft class, making a case for Rookie of […]

When the 2025-26 NBA season began, Cooper Flagg was the only rookie everyone was focused on, and the Rookie of the Year race was presumed to be a one-man show. Well, there are fewer than two months left in the regular season, and Charlotte Hornets sharpshooter Kon Knueppel, Flagg’s former collegiate teammate at Duke, is […]

The Charlotte Hornets already know they have one of the best shooters in the NBA in rookie guard Kon Knueppel. The rest of the league got to witness that first-hand at the 2026 3-Point Contest. Knueppel is the only rookie in the 2026 shootout and represented himself well in the first round. The 20-year-old put […]

NBA All-Star Weekend is finally here and all the festivities are underway from Los Angeles as one of the weekend’s longest-standing events will return with a fresh group of players. The NBA 3-Point contest has seen legends the likes of Larry Bird, Stephen Curry, Mark Price, and other light up the stage, but only one […]

Reggie Miller made a bold prediction regarding Charlotte Hornets star rookie Kon Knueppel’s chances in the 2026 3-point contest during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. Knueppel will be one of the eight players taking part in the entertaining event. The rookie has shined as one of the best 3-point shooters in the league, even […]

The Charlotte Hornets saw their nine-game winning streak come to an end on Monday night in a heated affair against the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons. The Pistons were playing physical basketball against the Hornets all night long, which triggered an all-out brawl in the third quarter that saw the likes of Jalen Duren, Moussa Diabate, […]

With the NBA trade deadline behind us and no team having more than 32 games left on its schedule, we are officially entering the part of the regular-season schedule where teams either prove their championship worth or show their flaws. That is why it’s very important to assess the current state of all 30 teams […]

If someone said before the season that the Charlotte Hornets would be one of the hottest teams in the NBA, the prediction would have been laughable. Well, the Hornets are the ones laughing now. The Hornets notched their eighth straight win after stinging the Houston Rockets, 109-99, at Toyota Center on Thursday. According to ESPN, […]

Kon Knueppel entered Stephen Curry territory with his rookie feat in the Charlotte Hornets’ matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday evening. Knueppel is halfway through his first year in the NBA with the Hornets. He has shined with spectacular performances, standing out as an elite shooter from beyond the arc. In 36 minutes […]

The NBA’s Rookie of the Year race seems like a battle between two players right now; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg and Charlotte Hornets wing Kon Knueppel. While the race is probably close right now especially when it comes to overall production, Golden State Warriors’ star Draymond Green believes there is one situation where Knueppel […]

Kon Knueppel looks to be the biggest competitor for the Rookie of the Year award alongside the Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg. And that was on full display in the Charlotte Hornets’ recent victory over the Mavs, which came after both players registered career-highs. This was followed by a hilarious moment between Knueppel and none other […]

Charlotte Hornets’ Kon Knueppel got a chance to catch up with his former Duke teammate and Rookie of the Year candidate in Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg. Knueppel strengthened his case for ROY against Flagg in their 123-121 Hornets win. Kon erupted for eight threes, which helped edge the Mavericks in a two-point victory. He finished with […]

The San Antonio Spurs were hoping to start a mini-win streak coming into their game against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. While the Spurs fell behind by double digits at halftime against the Hornets, Victor Wembanyama had one of the early highlights of the game after throwing down a poster dunk on Kon Knueppel off […]

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel were roommates at Duke a year ago. Now, they are the frontrunners for the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. Flagg’s Dallas Mavericks and Knueppel’s Charlotte Hornets went head-to-head on Thursday night in Dallas. While the Hornets earned a competitive 123-121 victory, Flagg set a new career-high with […]

It was a battle between two top rookies as the Charlotte Hornets edged out the Dallas Mavericks 123-121 in a thrilling showdown in Texas. In the process, rookie Kon Knueppel set a rookie record while also attempting to contain Cooper Flagg, according to Charlotte Hornets PR. “With 8 3PM so far in tonight’s game at DAL, […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night, losing by a final score of 123-121. Cooper Flagg set a new career-high for points scored in a game with a mark of 49. Flagg accomplished the feat on 20-29 shooting from the field and 3-5 shooting from beyond the arc. […]

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel are going head-to-head in the NBA Rookie of the Year race this year. The two rookies are the favorites at the moment. Former teammates at Duke, Flagg and Knueppel are also going head-to-head on Thursday night in the Charlotte Hornets-Dallas Mavericks clash. Both players started the game strong, […]

Duke basketball’s rising stars are set to shine on the NBA stage during All-Star Weekend. Both Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel will take part in the NBA Rising Stars game on Feb. 13. It’s an exhibition featuring the top rookie and sophomore players in the NBA. Both Flagg and Knueppel went in as the top […]

The stage is set for the NBA Rising Stars Challenge in next month’s All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles after the player draft on Tuesday. The three coaches, NBA legends Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, and Carmelo Anthony, formed their lineups made up of the league’s top rookies and sophomores. Also part of the mini-tournament is a […]

In just over two weeks, almost all of the NBA rookies who find themselves featured in these rookie rankings will partake in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars during All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. Among those participating are Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg and Charlotte Hornets’ Kon Knueppel, the two rookies who find themselves leading the rest […]

The Charlotte Hornets are trying to inch their way to a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference, and one of the major reasons why they could do is the play of rookie sensation the play of rookie sensation Kon Knueppel. Knueppel has firmly established himself as a frontrunner for the NBA’s Rookie of the Year […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green gave Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel his flowers for an impressive rookie season. Green says he told the fourth overall pick what he thought of him after a 132-125 win. Knueppel helped the Hornets beat the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, which was their most impressive win of the […]

Kon Knueppel broke his silence on the Charlotte Hornets’ stunning blowout win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. Knueppel has made noise as one of the best performing rookies in the early portion of the 2025-26 season. His ability to knock 3-pointers at a high clip has garnered him acclaim while fully securing […]

We’re putting this in capital letters so it sinks in quicker: THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS DEFEATED THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER. Read it again: THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS DEFEATED THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER. Yes, the lowly Hornets completed a massive upset of the league-leading Thunder by 27 points, 124-97, stunning the fans at Paycom Center and freezing hell […]

The Charlotte Hornets will be facing the Oklahoma City Thunder, and they could be without a few of their key players for the matchup. Kon Knueppel is on the injury report with a right hip contusion, and Brandon Miller has a left knee contusion. Both players have played well this season, and though the Hornets […]