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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.
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.
Rookie guard Kon Knueppel makes Charlotte Hornets franchise history against the Phoenix Suns.
The Philadelphia 76ers can look at a couple of NBA rookie leaderboards and feel great about where their first-round pick ranks. VJ Edgecombe has had a strong first season in Philadelphia, and the NBA recently shined some light on it, while revealing the league’s stat leaders through March 2026. When it comes to total points […] The post NBA Announces Critical Rankings for 76ers Rookie appeared first on Heavy Sports.
With the NBA playoff race heating up, major awards and honors are inevitable. So much has been said about the coveted MVP race, but fans are quickly forgetting about the Rookie of the Year race featuring two dazzling first-year players battling it out. Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg was the runaway favorite entering the year, but Charlotte […] The post Mavs’ Cooper Flagg Likely to Lose Rookie of the Year Race, According to NBA appeared first on Heavy Sports.
No matter how you look at this year’s NBA rookie race between Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg, you can’t go wrong. These two have been fantastic all year, but only one of them can sit at the top of the NBA rookie rankings and claim the Rookie of the Year award. This debate is a […] The post NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Will Kon Knueppel actually beat Cooper Flagg? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Duke basketball run in this year’s NCAA Tournament has come to an end with the Blue Devils losing on a shocking last-second three-pointer against UConn. The collapse was the latest in a string of shocking losses for Duke in the NCAA Tournament. Still, the Blue Devils have a legendary history, and the latest example […] The post Former Duke basketball player Kon Knueppel pulls immediate 180 on cutting Grant Hill in Blue Devils ‘Start, Bench, Cut’ game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
There's no bad blood between two former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel for NBA Rookie Of The Year race.
The Charlotte Hornets beat the New York Knicks 114-103 on March 26, ending a seven-game winning streak and strengthening their push into the Eastern Conference…
DaBaby stole the spotlight during the Hornets’ win after a fan accidentally hit Kon Knueppel with a ball courtside.
Jason Kidd pushes strong narrative to favor Cooper Flagg in ROY race against Kon Knueppel.
A routine night for the Charlotte Hornets quickly turned into something more, thanks to DaBaby and a courtside moment that grabbed attention. As Charlotte handled the New York Knicks 114-103 on March 26, the energy inside the arena stayed high, both on and off the floor. Charlotte controlled the game early, building a comfortable cushion […] The post DaBaby’s immediate message to fan who hit Kon Knueppel with basketball appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jeff Teague explains why he would choose Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel over Austin Reaves in a bold new evaluation.
Despite not being the prodigy of the class, Kon Knueppel should almost certainly be the Rookie of the Year this season.
Kon Knueppel expressed his desire to play in big-time games as the Hornets fight to secure a spot in the play-in tournament and reach the playoffs.
The New York Knicks entered Thursday night riding a seven-game winning streak, the hottest run in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets had won four straight at home and were coming off a massive 44-point win over the Sacramento Kings, their fourth-largest victory in franchise ...
Fans react to Kon Knueppel's 250th 3-pointer to become the youngest player to hit that mark in a single season.
The Charlotte Hornets have been mightily dominant when they’re on the winning side, and this trend continued on Thursday night as they made mincemeat of the New York Knicks, a team that was on a seven-game winning streak, in a 114-103 win. The game wasn’t as close as the final score line would indicate, as […] The post Kon Knueppel’s quote after Knicks win will have Hornets fans thinking of wild playoff run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Charlotte Hornets on Thursday snapped the seven-game winning streak of the New York Knicks after escaping with a hard-earned victory, 114-103, at Spectrum Center. The Knicks tried to rally in the fourth quarter, but the Hornets, who have now won five straight outings, proved to be a tough host. Charlotte led by as much […] The post Josh Hart calls out Knicks’ pace after loss to Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kon Knueppel's feat in the Hornets–Knicks game, becoming the youngest player with 250+ 3-pointers in a season, has the NBA world rallying behind him.
A fan, who was seated in the second row near the basket, inexplicably shot the ball when he received it after a stoppage of play. Unfortunately, his antics resulted in Kon Knueppel getting hit on the head.
