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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg will get another chance to boost ROY resume vs. Spurs despite injury report

The Rookie of the Year race is heating up, and with just a few games remaining, it looks like it will come down to Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel. Both players still have some time to make their case, but they don’t have much time. For Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks will be facing off against […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg will get another chance to boost ROY resume vs. Spurs despite injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cooper Flagg’s historic scoring gets Bam Adebayo ‘feeding’ comparison from Brian Windhorst

As the NBA Rookie of the Year race is seemingly between Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets, there have been many who believe the latter is the clear and away winner. While Flagg had a 96-point frenzy last weekend for the Mavericks, there could be some who think the […] The post Cooper Flagg’s historic scoring gets Bam Adebayo ‘feeding’ comparison from Brian Windhorst appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets’ Kon Knueppel recalls moment he found out Duke choked vs. UConn

In a now-famous video, Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks abruptly stopped his live interview during the 2025 NBA Draft to cheer for Kon Knueppel when the Charlotte Hornets selected him as the No. 4 pick. Flagg was overjoyed for Knueppel, his teammate and roommate at Duke, where they made waves as a lethal one-two […] The post Hornets’ Kon Knueppel recalls moment he found out Duke choked vs. UConn appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-player doesn’t think Kon Knueppel-Cooper Flagg Rookie of the Year race is close

With the regular season drawing down, the race for NBA Rookie of the Year is really heating up. The top contenders are former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel. Some have Flagg winning the honors by a sizable margin. Others, including former player Reggie Miller, have Knueppel winning the award. He is not alone. […] The post Ex-player doesn’t think Kon Knueppel-Cooper Flagg Rookie of the Year race is close appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 NBA Draft Rookie Fantasy Rankings: Immediate Impact Players for 2026-27

The 2026 NBA Draft class is not short on intrigue.More importantly for fantasy managers, it is not short on players who can help right away.That is what separates this group from a lot of rookie classes. There are stars at the top, yes. But there is also real depth. Players with clear paths to ...

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Unexpected NBA rookie goes off for 40 points

The 2025 NBA rookie class continues to show how deep its talent pool goes. The NBA world has been buzzing about Cooper Flagg lately — and for good reason. The Dallas Mavericks wunderkind recently became the first teenager in NBA history to drop 50 points in a single game. Aside from Flagg, second pick Dylan … The post Unexpected NBA rookie goes off for 40 points appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Best Sleeper Rookie Cards to Buy in 2026: Breakout Predictions

February 2026 sparks major hobby interest as 2025 draftees step into MLB lineups during spring training and NBA rookies build momentum mid-season. Collectors target undervalued gems that skip initial hype waves. Roman Anthony's rookie card leads with proven skills at fair entry prices. These best ...

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg flips ROY betting odds vs. Kon Knueppel after historic 96-point weekend

On Sunday evening, the Dallas Mavericks got into the win column at home for the first time in over two months with a relatively comfortable victory over what’s left of the Los Angeles Lakers. It was another epic game for rookie sensation Cooper Flagg, who scored 45 points on the heels of his 51-point output […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg flips ROY betting odds vs. Kon Knueppel after historic 96-point weekend appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Mike Conley Jr. opens up on keeping Kon Knueppel in check

The Minnesota Timberwolves absorbed their third straight defeat after getting routed by the Charlotte Hornets, 122-108, at Target Center on Sunday. The Timberwolves, who are 5-5 in their last 10 assignments, fell to 46-32. The Hornets, on the other hand, scored their fourth consecutive victory and improved to 43-36. Minnesota played again without Anthony Edwards […] The post Timberwolves’ Mike Conley Jr. opens up on keeping Kon Knueppel in check appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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