‘KON MAN’ — NBA World Reacts to Kon Knueppel’s Dreadful Play-In Games, Crowns Cooper Flagg ROY
Kon Knueppel's disastrous performance during the Play-In raises serious doubts as the NBA world crowns Cooper Flagg as ROTY.
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Hornets’ Charles Lee gives Kon Knueppel props despite poor postseason shooting
Charles Lee maintained his support for Kon Knueppel despite the star rookie’s struggled throughout the play-in tournament following the Charlotte Hornets’ season-ending loss to the Orlando Magic. Knueppel enjoyed an incredible rookie campaign throughout the regular season, making a case for Rookie of the Year. He will be competing with Cooper Flagg for the honors, […] The post Hornets’ Charles Lee gives Kon Knueppel props despite poor postseason shooting appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hornets’ Charles Lee reveals the bright side of Play-In loss to Magic
On Friday night, the Charlotte Hornets joined the 12 teams that were already out of playoff contention, seeing their season come to an end in such disappointing fashion in a 121-90 defeat to the Orlando Magic in the battle for the eighth seed in the play-in tournament. The Hornets looked like one of the fastest-rising […] The post Hornets’ Charles Lee reveals the bright side of Play-In loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
4 Hornets most to blame for 31-point Play-In loss to Magic
The Charlotte Hornets magical season came to an end on Friday night when the team lost their play-in game against the Orlando Magic. LaMelo Ball and Co. defeated the Miami Heat in Tuesday night’s thrilling overtime victory of the 9-10 play-in, advancing to the second play-in game against the loser of the Philadelphia 76ers/Orlando Magic […] The post 4 Hornets most to blame for 31-point Play-In loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kon Knueppel still has teammate’s confidence after ugly play-in showing
The Charlotte Hornets are brimming with confidence and rightfully so. On Tuesday, the Hornets eeked out a huge 127-126 overtime victory over the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In tournament. The catalyst came with Coby White’s game-tying 3-pointer, LaMelo Ball’s game-winning bucket, and Miles Bridges’ game-ending block. But largely left out of the fun was […] The post Kon Knueppel still has teammate’s confidence after ugly play-in showing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"When did winning stop mattering for anything?" – Draymond Green has no doubts about his NBA ROY choice between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel – Basketball Network
"When did winning stop mattering for anything?" - Draymond Green has no doubts about his NBA ROY choice between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel Basketball Network
Duke Reacts to Kon Knueppel News After Rookie NBA Season
Duke basketball is excited that Kon Knueppel made history this season.
The secret draft meeting where LaMelo Ball convinced the Hornets to take Kon Knueppel – Basketball Network
The secret draft meeting where LaMelo Ball convinced the Hornets to take Kon Knueppel Basketball Network
Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: The First 10 Players You Should Be Tracking Right Now
Not all fantasy basketball managers treat the end of the season the same way. Some need a few minutes to recap their season, either cursing their bad trades or celebrating their playoff titles. Some are ready to move right on and start planning for next season. If you’re the latter, you’re in luck. ...
‘Kon (Knueppel) Wasn’t Ready to Dance’ – NBA Champion Trolls Hornets Rookie After Tanking ROTY Race vs. Cooper Flagg
The Charlotte Hornets advanced in the Play-In Tournament despite a poor game from Kon Knueppel. Find out what NBA voice Kendrick Perkins had to say about Knueppel's dwindling Rookie of The Year odds
LaMelo Ball Impresses With Early Talent Eye After Recommending Kon Knueppel Ahead of the NBA Draft
Ahead of last year’s NBA Draft Lottery, LaMelo Ball personally urged Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson to consider selecting Kon Knueppel.
Fans all said the same thing after Kon Knueppel got benched in play-in game
Several fans believe Kon Knueppel lost the 2025-26 Rookie of the Year race because of a key decision from Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee during Tuesday’s play-in game against the Miami Heat. Knueppel came into the contest as the most prolific three-point shooter in the entire NBA this season. But his shot just wasn’t … The post Fans all said the same thing after Kon Knueppel got benched in play-in game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Kon Knueppel’s Historic Shooting Sets Stage for Must-Watch Playoff Debut With Hornets
After drilling 273 threes as a rookie, Kon Knueppel now steps into the playoffs with the Hornets, facing his biggest challenge yet against the Heat.
Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets: Latest Injury Update Ahead of Play-In Elimination Game
Miami Heat enter play-in nearly healthy with Herro, Wiggins cleared, while Hornets miss PJ Hall; only Pelle Larsson remains questionable ahead of the elimination clash showdown.
Hornets make dominant NBA history despite finishing with No. 9 seed in East
The second of the season for the Charlotte Hornets may be one of the best teams in the league, but they still finished with the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Hornets turned things up on both sides of the ball, and they gave their opponents problems in almost every single game down […] The post Hornets make dominant NBA history despite finishing with No. 9 seed in East appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Heat vs. Hornets: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, Head-to-Head Stats, and Injury Updates (Apr 14)
Heat vs. Hornets play-in clash heats up as Miami’s 3-1 dominance meets Charlotte’s resurgence, LaMelo Ball’s spark, and Kon Knueppel’s Rookie of the Year push.
NBA Fans Hail Kon Knueppel and LaMelo Ball Replicating Steph Curry and Klay Thompson’s Prime With Season 3-Point Title Race
It's official: Kon Knueppel is the three-point shooting king of the 2025-26 season. But LaMelo Ball was not far behind.
"He was not allowed to jack up 3s" – Ex-Hornets Takes Sharp Swipe at Kon Knueppel's 3-pt Record Involving Ray Allen – Sportskeeda
"He was not allowed to jack up 3s" - Ex-Hornets Takes Sharp Swipe at Kon Knueppel's 3-pt Record Involving Ray Allen Sportskeeda
Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg ruled out for rest of game vs. Bulls with concerning injury
The Dallas Mavericks may have failed to qualify for the playoffs, but Cooper Flagg still wanted to end his rookie season on a high note as they hosted the Chicago Bulls at American Airlines Center. Unfortunately, the exact opposite happened, as Flagg has been ruled out for the rest of the game due to an […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg ruled out for rest of game vs. Bulls with concerning injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hornets’ LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel pull off ultra-rare Splash Brothers feat
The Charlotte Hornets may have just ushered in the league’s next great shooting era. Of course, they did it in pretty historic fashion. In a season finale packed with stakes against the New York Knicks, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel didn’t just deliver. They hit a milestone. The duo became only the second pair of […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel pull off ultra-rare Splash Brothers feat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hornets’ Kon Knueppel achieves milestone not seen before in NBA history
The Charlotte Hornets ignited an NBA Playoffs run by adding Kon Knueppel. The No. 4 overall pick now owns league history by hitting a mark never seen before in the NBA against the New York Knicks. League insider for ClutchPoints Brett Siegel revealed what mark Knueppel now owns. “Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is the first […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel achieves milestone not seen before in NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jason Kidd Disrespects Kon Knueppel While Praising Cooper Flagg
Respected head coach Jason Kidd went out of his way to argue for Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg over Kon Knueppel as the Rookie of the Year. However, Kidd claimed that Knueppel “just shoots threes” when talking about his young’s star main competition for the award. Both Flagg and Knueppel had stellar dream seasons with […] The post Jason Kidd Disrespects Kon Knueppel While Praising Cooper Flagg appeared first on Heavy Sports.
"Numbers vs. culture" – Doc Rivers makes shocking Rookie of the Year call between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel – Basketball Network
"Numbers vs. culture" - Doc Rivers makes shocking Rookie of the Year call between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel Basketball Network
Mavericks’ Jason Kidd plainly lays out why Cooper Flagg, not Kon Knueppel, should win ROTY
With Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Rookie a candidate for Rookie of the Year, there’s no doubt a massive debate is being had between him and Charlotte Hornets’ Kon Knueppel. As people continue to debate whether the Rookie of the Year race between the Mavericks forward and the Hornets’ dynamic shooter is close or not, head […] The post Mavericks’ Jason Kidd plainly lays out why Cooper Flagg, not Kon Knueppel, should win ROTY appeared first on ClutchPoints.