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Why Hornets’ Kon Knueppel still feels like a rookie despite strong start

Charlotte Hornets wing Kon Knueppel is off to a fantastic start in his rookie season. Selected fourth overall in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Duke, he’s turned into one of Charlotte’s main scoring threats.

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Recap/Analysis: Hornets can’t hang on against Bulls

The Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls traded blows all night, but ultimately the good guys came up short. The Hornets got off to a slow start other than Kon Knueppel, who hit a few early shots to help the Hornets keep pace with the Bulls.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 12

Hornets fall to Bulls despite Miles Bridges and Kon Knueppel outbursts on Friday

After four days of rest, the Charlotte Hornets were back in action on Friday night with a matchup against the Chicago Bulls, the losers of seven straight.

Chris Paul News / Total Apex Sports / December 12

Chris Paul Unlikely to Go to Charlotte Hornets

Despite the sentimental allure of a homecoming, the Charlotte Hornets are reportedly not expected to pursue a trade for veteran point guard Chris Paul.

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NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 12

Score predictions for the Charlotte Hornets' matchup with the Chicago Bulls

It seems like it's been forever since the Charlotte Hornets played a game, and well, that's because it has been. Sunday's loss to the Denver Nuggets was the last time they took the floor, and tonight, they'll end the longest game drought of the season with a matchup against the Chicago Bulls.

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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.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 12

Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball fall out of prestige group but one Hornets star joins

For a few years, both LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller were considered among the best players under 25, which is just an arbitrary age cutoff to suggest that these players, and the teams that have them, have bright futures.

Josh Green News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 12

What Josh Green's impending return will mean for the Charlotte Hornets

Although he drew the ire of many Charlotte Hornets fans in his first season with the team, Josh Green wasn't all that bad in 2024-25. The Aussie swingman was a key cog in the Dallas Mavericks' run to the 2024 NBA Finals, serving as an off-ball specialist in a Luka Doncic centric offense.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 12

Hornets return from extended break to take on the slumping Bulls

Don't look now, but the Charlotte Hornets (12th, 7-17) are putting something together that could be considered a play-in push! Winners in three of their last six, they've been getting slightly closer to the Bucks (10th, 11-15) and Bulls (11th, 9-14).

Charlotte Hornets News / Hardwood Heroics / December 12

'The Most Unserious Player in the NBA' – Charlotte Hornets Star Draws Harsh Criticism From Anonymous Exec

LaMelo Ball has been mentioned in numerous trade rumors for quite some time, even if he recently dispelled the notion of leaving the Charlotte Hornets anytime soon.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / December 11

Hornets Guard Josh Green Could Make Season Debut On Friday

Hornets guard Josh Green could make his season debut on Friday. He’s not listed on the team’s injury report for its game against the Bulls, Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer tweets.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 11

Bulls, Hornets set to meet after working to fix flaws

The Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets have embraced the time off before their next game, with plenty to fix in advance of Friday night's meeting at Charlotte.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 11

NBA Notes: Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Wizards, Heat, Tyler Herro

Kon Knueppel is off to the kind of start that gets you noticed. The Hornets rookie wing sits atop Zach Harper’s latest ranking of the league’s top first-year players for The Athletic, edging out former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg.

Kon Knueppel News / The Lead / December 11

Kon Knueppel Has Taken Over the Rookie of the Year Race

The best rookie in the 2025 NBA draft class isn’t the flashy Cooper Flagg. It’s not Dylan Harper. It’s not high-flying VJ Edgecombe. Instead, the man leading the way in the Rookie of the Year race is a 6-foot-6 guard out of Duke with four brothers!

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LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 11

LaMelo Ball given unfair title amid trade buzz involving hypocritical Kings

LaMelo Ball's trade value continues to attract headlines as the most buzz-worthy narrative attached to the Charlotte Hornets these days, outside of the electric rookie season that Kon Knueppel's having.

Anthony Davis News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 11

How Charlotte Hornets can get involved in hypothetical Anthony Davis mega trade

In 2012, the Charlotte Hornets were absolutely robbed of a chance to draft Anthony Davis. Now, all these years later, he's still a superstar, and he's potentially available in a trade.

KJ Simpson News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 10

KJ Simpson continues to be ready when the Charlotte Hornets call his name

Sitting on a two-way contract, earning a rotation spot in the NBA is an uphill battle for KJ Simpson. He was selected with the 42nd overall pick in 2024 by the Charlotte Hornets, set to sit behind a guard rotation manned by LaMelo Ball, Tre Mann, Nick Smith Jr, and Seth Curry.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 10

NBA analyst deems LaMelo Ball 'most likely' trade candidate, but he's wrong

The Charlotte Hornets have a few trade pieces, but according to Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes, LaMelo Ball is the most likely candidate to be moved. The flashy point guard has struggled and been banged up all season long, and trade rumors have already swirled.

LaMelo Ball News / Sneakers on SI / December 9

LaMelo Ball's PUMA Shoes Get a 'Metallic' Makeover

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball's signature PUMA basketball shoes are always some of the most popular sneakers for young NBA fans. The PUMA MB.05 has continued that trend with a handful of exciting drops.