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NBA Notes: Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Clippers

Hornets wing Kon Knueppel has been one of the league’s more productive rookies this season. He’s not satisfied. The 20-year-old told Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer that he’s focused on raising his impact, particularly on the defensive end.

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Cooper Flagg vs Kon Knueppel Fantasy Rookie Comparison

They were once on the same side. Now former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks and Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets are vying keenly for the NBA Rookie of the Year.

Charlotte Hornets News / CBSSports.com / January 8

NBA Rookie Rankings: Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel in neck-and-neck ROY race

Flagg remains the favorite, but the former Duke teammates are both having standout rookie years

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 8

Draymond Green drops surprising Hornets’ Kon Knueppel take

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.

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Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Draft on SI / January 6

Kon Knueppel Shines in Hornets' Biggest Win of the Season

The Charlotte Hornets are starting to show signs of life with a 13-23 record this season. On the surface, that isn't impressive, but they're just three games out of the Play-In Tournament and boast a plethora of young talent starting to blossom into a talented core.

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Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 6

Hornets’ Kon Knueppel breaks silence on taking down Thunder

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.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 5

Kon Knueppel's game status revealed as the Hornets drop starting five vs. Thunder

It's time for the Charlotte Hornets to shock the world, right? Well, maybe not, but if they do, they're going to need some outstanding performances from this first group tonight.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 5

Kon Knueppel is questionable vs. Thunder as new injury pops up on Hornets' star rookie

Facing the Oklahoma City Thunder is already a challenging chore for a team that is well below the .500 mark. To have to do it without one of its top three players would be far from ideal.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 3

Kon Knueppel named Rookie of the Month, earns praise from Steph Curry

The fourth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Kon Knueppel, is starting to make at least two fanbases a little frustrated that their teams didn't select him.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / January 3

Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel Awarded NBA Rookies of the Month

Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel have been head-and-shoulders above the rest of the 2025 NBA Draft class this season. Nearing the halfway mark, the former Duke stars have the numbers to back up their own cases for the Rookie of the Year award.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / January 2

Hornets miss last second shot, fall to Milwaukee Bucks by just one point

After Wednesday afternoon's defeat to the Golden State Warriors, the Charlotte Hornets entered the new year back in rookie Kon Knueppel's hometown in a matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 4

Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel named December’s Rookies of the Month

For a second consecutive month, former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel have been named the NBA’s Rookies of the Month for the Western Conference and Eastern Conference, respectively, the league announced today (Twitter link).

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 1

Kon Knueppel's return to Milwaukee looms large in Hornets-Bucks

Kon Knueppel looks for another strong performance in his hometown as his Charlotte Hornets visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. The Milwaukee native and rookie of the year contender had one of his best games back on Nov.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 1

Steph Curry Crashes the Party: How the Homecoming King Ruined Kon Knueppel’s Big Night

There is a specific kind of pain reserved for Charlotte Hornets fans. It’s the pain of filling your own arena to capacity—literally setting an attendance record with 19,685 people—only to realize half the building is cheering for the guy actively destroying your team.

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Twitter Gold: Kon Knueppel Dazzles (Again)

As you probably know, former Blue Devil Kon Knueppel has been lighting the NBA on fire since his rookie season started. He’s been way ahead of the normal rookie curve and has, among other things, been killing it from three point range.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 31

Warriors hold Father Time at bay in win over young Hornets

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Hornets reveal new starting lineup vs. Bucks with Kon Knueppel sidelined

A few moments ago, Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee submitted his starting lineup for tonight's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. In his last three outings, Ball has posted 23, 23, and 22 points.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / December 28

Hornets Announce Kon Knueppel News on Sunday

Rookie sensation Kon Knueppel was unable to finish the Charlotte Hornets’ 120-105 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday. The 6-foot-6 small forward was forced to exit the game in the second quarter due to an ankle injury and was unable to return.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / December 28

Kon Knueppel Video Draws Outpouring of Support Amid Ankle Injury

The Charlotte Hornets suffered a scare Friday night against the Orlando Magic when rookie standout Kon Knueppel exited their 120-105 win after suffering a right ankle injury.

Charlotte Hornets News / Field Level Media / December 27

X-rays negative for Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel (ankle)

Early indications were that Charlotte Hornets rookie guard Kon Knueppel avoided a serious ankle injury during Friday night's win at Orlando. The Rookie of the Year candidate left late in the first half after twisting his right ankle as he came down for a rebound, finishing the 120-105 victory over the Magic with 16 points.