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Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel’s Double-Double Cheez-It box was an instant hit

Charlotte Hornets star rookie <a href="/nba/players/kon_knueppel/928278">Kon Knueppel</a> and iconic snack company Cheez-It have collaborated in a pairing that just makes too much sense. Knueppel is averaging 19 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game in what has been one of the best rookie seasons in recent memory.

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Starting Lineups Revealed for Charlotte Hornets vs. New York Knicks

We've got a massive one tonight in Uptown as the Charlotte Hornets take on the New York Knicks. With a win, the Hornets will extend their winning streak to five and be a season-high five games above .500.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Fantasy Basketball Bounce-Back Candidates 2026-27: Zion Williamson, LaMelo Ball & Top Risers

Everyone likes a good redemption story, especially if you’re a fantasy basketball manager constructing a winning roster for next season. “Comeback Kids” make great mid-round picks because they can produce across categories but are listed at an affordable ADP.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 26

Score Predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. New York Knicks

The Charlotte Hornets (38-34) play their second of three regular-season matchups against the New York Knicks (48-25) tonight at the Spectrum Center in Uptown.

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The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least nine three-pointers in a game more than once in their career can you name in five minutes?

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 26

Tim McMahon Has Totally Reversed Course on the Charlotte Hornets

It's amazing how quickly things can change. The Charlotte Hornets used to be the laughingstock of the NBA as recently as last season, and now they're one of the most interesting stories in the league.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 26

5 Charlotte Hornets Make NBA Top 100: Who's Ranked Too High or Low?

The Charlotte Hornets are peaking right now, and the NBA world is taking notice. For a very long time, Charlotte was considered one of the most talent-poor teams in the sport, but things have changed dramatically.

Kon Knueppel News / 5 GOATs / March 26

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel lands Cheez-It sponsorship

Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel has partnered with Cheez-It. The snack company is releasing Kon’s Double Double Cheez-It Bundle, which will feature the rookie standout’s two favorite flavors: White Cheddar and Extra Toasty.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 26

Breaking Down the Key Matchup for the Hornets' Biggest Game in Four Years

Tonight, the Charlotte Hornets (38-34) will play what is, without question their most important game of the last half-decade as they welcome in the red-hot New York Knicks (48-25).

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Hornets Reveal Key Injury Update for Knicks Game

On Thursday night, the Charlotte Hornets will host the New York Knicks in what projects to be a competitive Eastern Conference matchup. The Hornets' NBA injury report was released on Wednesday night, and Pat Connaughton is among the players listed on it.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 25

Sizzling Hornets, Knicks still have work to do for playoff seeding

Ahead of their meeting on Thursday night, the Charlotte Hornets and visiting New York Knicks are playing as well as any teams in the Eastern Conference.

Coby White News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 25

Coby White's Description of the Charlotte Hornets is Spot On

Coby White is on fire. After a slow start in his first few games as a member of the Charlotte Hornets, the veteran point guard has turned it on during the team's seven game home stand.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 25

Charlotte Hornets Odds: Update on Kon Knueppel ROY, Charles Lee COY, and More

The Charlotte Hornets are having a phenomenal year. If things go well the rest of the way, they could end up with the Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year (albeit highly unlikely), a division title, and a playoff berth.

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NBA News / The Predictors / March 25

Hornets rout Kings 134-90

The Charlotte Hornets stayed hot Tuesday night, rolling past the Sacramento Kings 134–90 behind a barrage from beyond the arc. Coby White led the way with 27 points, knocking down six 3-pointers as Charlotte tied a franchise record with 26 triples.

Ryan Kalkbrenner News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 25

Ryan Kalkbrenner's Rookie-Year Evolution Has the Charlotte Hornets' Defense Humming

Much like Liam Neeson's character in the film 'Taken,' Ryan Kalkbrenner has a particular set of skills that makes him a nightmare for opposing offenses.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 25

What if This Version of the Charlotte Hornets Had Been Here All Along?

The Charlotte Hornets are surging right now, but that obviously wasn't always the case. They've been so hot, however, that they now have the fourth-best point differential in the Eastern Conference.

Coby White News / Hardwood Heroics / March 25

Coby White Ignites Hornets’ 4-Game Win Streak with Explosive 27-Point Night, Praises Unselfish Chemistry

The Charlotte Hornets are on a four-game win streak, thanks to the strong performance from Coby White. The dynamic guard had 27 points off the bench on 6-for-8 shooting from deep, leading to a dominant 134-90 win over the Sacramento Kings.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Hornets Announce Franchise History After 44-Point Win Over Kings

The Charlotte Hornets won 12 of their last 15 games. Four straight victories, all by double digits. A team that sat at 16-28 after a January loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers has climbed to 38-34 and pulled within two games of sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 25