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Every time Cooper Flagg steps on the court, his rookie season reaches deeper into NBA history, producing numbers that simply shouldn’t be possible for a 19-year-old.
The Charlotte Hornets are on the verge of completing a dramatic in-season turnaround.
Before the calendar flipped to 2026, the Charlotte Hornets were 11 games below .500 (11-22). On the 21st of January, the Hornets still did not look like they were about to turn things around; a 94-87 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers sent them down to 16-28 on the season. But since then, the Hornets have […] The post Charles Lee toasts ‘hungry’ Hornets team for securing winning record appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Dallas Mavericks, after sabotaging themselves by trading Luka Doncic away for a substandard package, lucked into the first overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft and rescued the team’s future by stumbling upon Cooper Flagg. Flagg has since proven himself to be one of the best first overall picks in recent history, and his […] The post Mavericks’ Jason Kidd thinks it would be ‘unbelievable’ for Cooper Flagg not to win Rookie of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg hit a new career high in points in a loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday. The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg Posts New Career High in Loss to Magic appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam left Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets.
It’s tired to say that “not all heroes wear capes.” It’s wired to say some heroes emerge from the waiver wire and become fantasy basketball saviors. Some 2026 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups really flexed their heroism in the recent playoffs. These players were underdrafted or pushed to the ...
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch offered a solution to the 65-game rule when it comes to awarding players with end-of-season awards and All-NBA selections. The rule has garnered heavy debate on the effectiveness and necessity of it, especially after Cade Cunningham and Anthony Edwards find themselves to be ineligible for the awards due to […] The post Timberwolves HC Chris Finch offers change to NBA’s 65-game awards rule appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cooper Flagg is in the midst of a historic rookie season for the Dallas Mavericks. Entering Friday’s matchup against the Orlando Magic, the 6-foot-9 small forward averaged 20.3 points on 46.7% shooting, 6.6 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 33.8 minutes per contest. Flagg turned in another ...
The rookie race is hitting its final gear, and it’s no longer a quiet debate, but a literal split room. The latest NBA rookie power rankings feel tighter than ever, with two names dominating every conversation: Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg. One is lifting wins. The other is carrying everything. Both are making loud closing …
The Indiana Pacers may be without multiple key players in Friday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets.
The Indiana Pacers visit the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, having won three of their last five games. They are out of playoff contention with an 18-58 record but have shown signs of life in recent weeks. The Hornets, meanwhile, come into this game hoping to defend their No. 8 position in the Eastern Conference. […] The post Hornets will take interest in Pascal Siakam’s injury status for Pacers game after smashing Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ESPN’s latest poll reveals where Rookie of the Year race stands entering final stretch
Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets prediction, injury reports and starting lineups for Apr. 3.
Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel had a memorable evening on Thursday, as he set the new team record for most three-pointers in a season in their win over the Phoenix Suns, 127-106, at Spectrum Center. Knueppel made four three-pointers to increase his total to 261, beating the previous record of Hornets legend Kemba Walker, who […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel reveals Kemba Walker’s message before breaking franchise record appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LaMelo Ball sparked viral reactions with his sideline antics during the Hornets’ win over the Suns.
The Phoenix Suns couldn’t overcome the Charlotte Hornets Thursday night, losing 127-107, but Collin Gillespie’s historic milestone gave fans something to cheer about. The 26-year-old set the franchise’s single-season three-point record during the second quarter, knocking down his 227th triple with 9:19 remaining. The shot moved him past Quentin Richardson, who previously held the record […] The post Suns star Collin Gillespie makes eye-popping franchise history during Hornets game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel had a big night on Thursday night against the Suns, shattering a long-held 3-point franchise record.
The 2026 NBA Draft continues to impress as once again history is made. Kon Knueppel delivered another defining moment in his rookie season Thursday night, breaking the Charlotte Hornets’ single-season three-point record in a 127-107 win over the Phoenix Suns. The 20-year-old guard knocked down four threes to reach 261 on the year, surpassing Kemba […] The post Kon Knueppel Strengthens ROY Case With Record-Breaking Night appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Charlotte Hornets earned an all-important win on Thursday night, taking down the Phoenix Suns, 127-107. This took them to eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings for the time being after the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat suffered recent defeats, and considering how well they’ve been playing in the calendar year of 2026, they […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel joins sharpshooting company matched only by MVP Stephen Curry appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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On Thursday, Kon Knueppel etched his place in Charlotte Hornets history. He surpassed Kemba Walker to become the third single-season leader in 3-pointers. Altogether, Knueppel has 261 3-pointers this year. In 2018-2019, Walker had 260. In the process, the Hornets came away victorious over the Phoenix Suns 127-107. Altogether, Knueppel finished with 20 points and […] The post Watch moment that ‘scared the crap out of’ Kon Knueppel after setting 3-point record appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kon Knueppel joined Kemba Walker in franchise history following his remarkable performance in the Charlotte Hornets’ matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Knueppel continues to have an incredible campaign throughout his rookie year in the NBA. He is fiercely competing with Cooper Flagg for the league’s Rookie of the Year Award, helping the […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel breaks tie with Kemba Walker for new 3s record appeared first on ClutchPoints.
