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What Happened to Kon Knueppel? Hornets HC Drop Injury Update After Magic Game

Kon Knueppel has been everything the Hornets have prayed for years. There is a new hope in the city and among fans. However, on Friday, the excitement took a pause when Knueppel exited the game with an ankle injury.

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Hornets wing Kon Knueppel, one of the early frontrunners for Rookie of the Year, suffered a right ankle injury late in the second quarter of Friday’s game at Orlando and was ruled out for the second half, the team announced.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 27

Hornets’ Charles Lee celebrates Tidjane Salaun for rounding out his game

Friday night brought bad news for the Charlotte Hornets in the form of an ankle injury to Kon Knueppel, who’s been the most consistently good rookie in the league this season.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Kon Knueppel News / Field Level Media / December 26

Hornets lose Kon Knueppel to injury but defeat Magic in Orlando

Charlotte shot 19 for 39 from three-point range and earned a significant win over Orlando 120-105 Friday night, but also might have suffered a significant injury to its prized rookie.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 26

Final score predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic

The Charlotte Hornets are ready to get back at it after a couple of days off to enjoy Christmas, coming off the heels of a win over the Washington Wizards.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 26

Former NBA player thinks Hornets are destined for success in 'near future'

The Charlotte Hornets are not having a very good year. They're 10-20 and have had injury problems yet again. Even when healthy, both Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball have been painfully inefficient.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hardwood Heroics / December 26

'Minnesota Has Conducted Some Due Diligence' – Charlotte Hornets are Reportedly Open to Trade Career 18.6 PPG Veteran

The Charlotte Hornets are likely to be active ahead of the February trade deadline, as they’re reportedly looking at takers for Collin Sexton, whom they acquired from the Utah Jazz last offseason in exchange for Jusuf Nurkic.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 25

Hornets carry modest momentum into clash with Magic

Hot-shooting rookie Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte Hornets look to continue a surge when they visit the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Charlotte has won three of its last five games and Knueppel, the No.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / December 25

Hornets Notes: Ryan Kalkbrenner, Grant Williams, Kon Knueppel

The Hornets were again without rookie center Ryan Kalkbrenner, who missed a second straight game due to a sprained left elbow. His availability for Friday’s contest at Orlando remains uncertain.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / December 25

Hornets finding confidence as play-in push takes shape

The Hornets remain on the outside of the Eastern Conference play-in picture, but they no longer look like a team going quietly. Charlotte is 10-20 after Tuesday’s win over Washington and has gone 6-6 over its past 12 games, a stretch that has helped stabilize a season that once felt like it was slipping away.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 24

Kon Knueppel's unselfish mindset embodies the Charlotte Hornets shift in play style

If you catch the Charlotte Hornets on the right night, you might get treated to some of the most beautiful and efficient basketball your eyes have ever seen.

Steph Curry News / Fadeaway World / December 24

Stephen Curry To Charlotte Hornets? One League Analyst Thinks It’s Time

The idea once felt unthinkable, but Stephen Curry’s future with the Golden State Warriors is now being openly questioned in NBA circles. As the Warriors continue to unravel, prominent NBA podcaster Bill Simmons proposed that a dramatic pivot could be the cleanest solution for all sides.

PJ Hall News / Hoops Wire / December 24

Hornets signing PJ Hall to two-way contract

The Hornets have agreed to a two-way deal with center PJ Hall, agent Matt Bollero told Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. Hall, a former All-ACC standout at Clemson, has spent the past year bouncing around on two-way contracts.

Drew Peterson News / Hoops Wire / December 24

Hornets officially waive Drew Peterson

The Hornets made a small but notable roster move. Charlotte waived forward Drew Peterson, the team announced, opening up one of its two-way slots while keeping the standard 15-man roster intact.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 24

Hornets To Sign PJ Hall To Two-Way Deal

The Hornets are adding more depth to their frontcourt, having agreed to a two-way deal with center PJ Hall, agent Matt Bollero tells Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN (Twitter link).

Drew Peterson News / Hoops Rumors / December 24

Hornets Waive Drew Peterson

The Hornets have waived forward Drew Peterson, the team announced in a press release. Peterson was on a two-way contract, so Charlotte’s 15-man standard roster remains full but one of the team’s three two-way slots is now open.

Charlotte Hornets News / Field Level Media / December 23

Hornets use the deep ball to sink Wizards

LaMelo Ball scored 23 with the help of four 3-point baskets and the Charlotte Hornets beat the visiting Washington Wizards 126-109 on Tuesday night. Brandon Miller poured in 20 points and Kon Knueppel provided 15 of his 19 points in the second half as the Hornets used a strong fourth quarter to defeat Washington for the second time this season.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23

LaMelo Ball gets heated with Kyshawn George after a flagrant foul

LaMelo Ball was almost ready to throw hands during Tuesday’s game. Ball and the Charlotte Hornets matched up on Tuesday against Kyshawn George and the Washington Wizards.