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Kon Knueppel bizarrely names Jesus Christ as his dream one-on-one basketball opponent

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel gave an unexpected response when asked to name his dream one-on-one basketball opponent. The former Duke standout faced the question during an appearance with The Score and bypassed the usual choices of sports legends or iconic athletes.

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Can the Charlotte Hornets Make a Run? Predicting Their Rest-of-Season Record

With their eyes fixated on the franchise's first playoff berth since 'Work' by Rihanna and Drake topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts, the Charlotte Hornets are ready to get back at it after the much-needed All-Star Break.

Kon Knueppel News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 18

Giannis Drops Insane Praise for Rookie Kon Knueppel — Here’s Why

Kon Knueppel has taken the NBA by storm through the first 50+ games of his career. The way he moves, plays, and handles himself looks nothing like a first-year player in this league.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 18

NBA Insider Gives Hornets Immense Praise, Highlights True Engine of Success

The Charlotte Hornets have been on fire. They won 10 of 11 (and 13 of 17) to close out the first half and are the ninth seed in the East. Had they been healthy from the start, this team might be in the top six right now.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most made three-pointers by NBA season' quiz

The '2025-26 NBA All-Stars' quiz

The 'NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners' quiz

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 18

Exploring Tidjane Salaün's Future Role with the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets took a bold swing in the 2024 draft by selecting Tidjane Salaün. They knew he was a developmental project that would likely be years away from impact.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 18

Kon Knueppel Gets Massive Giannis Antetokounmpo Backing Amid Cooper Flagg ROY Battle

The race for the 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year award is primarily viewed as a one-man coronation for Cooper Flagg. But one Milwaukee native could upset the odds.

Mason Plumlee News / Hoops Wire / February 17

Spurs signing Mason Plumlee to 10-day contract

The Spurs are adding some frontcourt insurance, signing veteran big man Mason Plumlee to a 10-day contract, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Plumlee became a free agent earlier this month after being waived by the Thunder, who had just acquired him from the Hornets.

Mason Plumlee News / Hoops Rumors / February 17

Spurs To Add Mason Plumlee On 10-Day Contract

The Spurs are adding veteran big man Mason Plumlee on a 10-day contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. Plumlee became a free agent when the Thunder waived him shortly after acquiring him from the Hornets earlier this month.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 17

The LaMelo Ball Narrative Has Flipped, Proving Outsiders Weren't Really Paying Attention

For years, Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball was dubbed as "not a winning player." Someone who cared more about the flashy highlight passes, one-legged threes, and padding his stats rather than impacting the game in a positive way.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 17

Three Free Agents the Charlotte Hornets Should Consider Signing This Summer

Team needs change quite often throughout the course of a season. If you were to ask me a couple of weeks ago what the Charlotte Hornets needed more than anything, it would have been a quality backup point guard.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 17

Hornets Sixth Seed Dreams: Miami’s Historical Roadblock Comes First

I would’ve been laughed out of the room if I wrote this in the preseason. The 2025-2026 Charlotte Hornets (26-29), however, are no longer a laughing matter.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 17

Updated Odds Reveal Whether Charlotte Hornets are Playoff-Bound or Not

In the immortal words of Jim Mora, "Playoffs?!" That's right, it is late February, and the Charlotte Hornets are indeed talking about playoffs. Winning 13 of 17, including nine in a row, will get any team into that conversation.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 17

Where Coby White Will Help the Charlotte Hornets Most

Coby White has yet to appear in a Charlotte Hornets uniform. Though it's not totally confirmed, the expectation is that he will be ready to go when the Hornets resume play on Thursday.

Charlotte Hornets News / LWOSports.com / February 17

The 5 Biggest Takeaways From the Hornets’ Stunning Turnaround

Remember when we were all bracing for another long, painful season of ping-pong ball watching? Yeah, me too. But the 2025-26 season has turned into an absolute vibe check for the Charlotte Hornets, and they are passing with flying colors.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 16

Exclusive: How Baron Davis brings LA culture to NBA All-Star Weekend

When you mention Los Angeles basketball culture, it’s impossible not to mention Baron Davis. The former NBA All-Star was at the front and center of the league’s marquee midseason event with it happening in his home town.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 16

Hornets Linked to Defensive Prospect Who Could Affect Tidjane Salaün’s Future

Depending on how things play out in the final 27 games, the Charlotte Hornets may be picking outside of the lottery for the first time since 2016. Regardless, they'll have two cracks at it in the second round, thanks to the trade that sent Cody Martin, Vasa Micic, and a 20226 second-rounder to Phoenix in exchange for Jusuf Nurkic and a first.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 16

The Hornets' Dream? Win Now and Hit the Lottery Jackpot

For the first time in years, Charlotte Hornets fans are not thinking about the NBA Draft and keeping track of results around the league for lottery purposes.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 16

1 Thought on Each Member of Charlotte Hornets' Main Rotation Through 55 Games

The Charlotte Hornets arrive at the cusp of the second half of the season with some real momentum. They've made strides and are careening towards a postseason berth, albeit likely in the Play-In Tournament.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 16

Who is the Most Important Charlotte Hornet That is Not in the Starting Lineup?

The most important player on an NBA team is typically the best player. We've seen it this season, as the Indiana Pacers, without Tyrese Haliburton, currently have the fourth-highest odds to land the number one pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / February 16

Dream, Realistic, Nightmare Scenarios for Final 27 Charlotte Hornets Games

The Charlotte Hornets started out cold and injured, but they have since really heated up. A nine-game win streak and winning 10 of 11 will do that. Now, they're in the Play-In Tournament range and could sneak a top-six seed.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / February 16

Charlotte Hornets All Star break review

We’re in the midst of the longest break of the NBA season. We saw Charlotte Hornets owner Rick Schnall hit a jumper in the celebrity all star game, Kon Knueppel score a couple buckets in the Rising Stars game, and then the very same Knueppel make it to the finals of both the 3-point contest and shooting stars contest.

Charlotte Hornets News / thePeachBasket / February 15

Breaking Down Hornets Starters at All-Star Break

The Charlotte Hornets enter the All-Star break as one of the hottest teams in the NBA. At 26–29 and winners of 10 of their last 11, they appear to be finally putting the pieces together. For a franchise searching for identity, this season feels more like a return to relevance.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 14

Damian Lillard wins Three-Point Contest amid Achilles rehab

Damian Lillard stuns with Three-Point Contest win amid Achilles rehab

Damian Lillard made sure his return to the hardwood was a memorable one.

Everyone had the same reaction to Lillard's Three-Point Contest win

Lillard confirms future plan to Giannis Antetokounmpo after winning contest

Antetokounmpo takes hilarious jab at Shams Charania at All-Star Weekend

Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat dances his way to dunk title

Jase Richardson suffered scary fall during NBA Dunk Contest

Rockets star Kevin Durant takes a shot at All-Star Game critics

Charlotte Hornets News / Fadeaway World / February 14

Hornets Introduce Pocket-Friendly Menu At Arena: $2 For Five Fan-Favorite Items

The Charlotte Hornets have been having a whole lot of success on the court in 2026, and they are winning off it as well. The Hornets delighted their fans by announcing on Feb.