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Kon Knueppel Strengthens ROY Case With Record-Breaking Night

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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.

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Hornets’ Kon Knueppel breaks tie with Kemba Walker for new 3s record

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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.

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Fantasy Basketball Busts 2026-27: Players to Avoid in Drafts (Embiid, Zion Red Flags)

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Ignoring red flags can cost you in the long run, and that goes double for fantasy managers adding busts to their rosters. Sure, the following players have a high draft ADP and have been known to boost rosters into the playoffs. But chronic injuries, load management, and age-related decline have ...

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Fantasy Basketball Young Cores 2026-27: Teams That Could Produce Multiple Breakouts

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Young cores are building up on multiple NBA teams, and they are ready to bubble over with ample fantasy implications for your 2026-27 rosters. When a young core breaks out, it offers stacked fantasy opportunities across multiple league styles. Plus, these largely unproven players will be priced at ...

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Celtics star Jayson Tatum declares he is back with electric performance vs. Hornets

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The Boston Celtics claimed their 50th win of the season, downing the Charlotte Hornets 114-99 on Sunday at Spectrum Center, with Jayson Tatum owning the court from start to finish. Tatum scored a season-high 32 points on 12-of-23 shooting, including 5-of-10 from three-point range, supplementing that with eight assists, five rebounds, one block, and zero […] The post Celtics star Jayson Tatum declares he is back with electric performance vs. Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

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The Charlotte Hornets have spent the 2025-26 season defying expectations. They have clawed their way from irrelevance into the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race. As the postseason approaches, though, the narrative is shifting from feel-good resurgence to looming reality check. In a conference loaded with battle-tested contenders, seeding isn’t just a number but […] The post Hornets’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Made History In Hornets Game

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On Sunday night, the Boston Celtics played the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina.The Celtics won by a score of 114-99.Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Made HistoryJayson Tatum finished the win with 32 points, five rebounds, eight assists and one block while shooting 12/23 from the field and 5/10 from three-point range in 31 minutes of […] The post Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Made History In Hornets Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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8 stars most likely at risk of being plucked away come potential 2028 NBA expansion

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All 30 NBA owners voted unanimously in moving forward with expanding the league to 32 teams. As of now, Seattle and Las Vegas are almost certainly going to be getting NBA teams, and that means an expansion draft isn’t far behind. The league hasn’t expanded since 2004, making this the largest gap between adding teams […] The post 8 stars most likely at risk of being plucked away come potential 2028 NBA expansion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers HC Nick Nurse credits players for being poised in ‘super intense’ win over Hornets

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Nick Nurse had positive reception towards his players for how they closed out the game in the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. Nurse is going through the third/fourth season of his coaching stint with the 76ers. He looks to get the squad back to solid playoff contention after missing the […] The post 76ers HC Nick Nurse credits players for being poised in ‘super intense’ win over Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers star Joel Embiid gives LaMelo Ball injury scare with elbow to the face

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The Philadelphia 76ers are taking on the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday with the hopes of earning their second straight victory. During the contest, Joel Embiid turned heads after nailing LaMelo Ball in the face with his elbow, resulting in an injury scare for Ball. While fighting for a rebound, Embiid’s elbow seemingly connected with Ball’s […] The post 76ers star Joel Embiid gives LaMelo Ball injury scare with elbow to the face appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets: Odds, Injury Updates, How to Watch and More

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Date: March 28, 2026Time: 6 p.m. ETVenue: Spectrum CenterTV: FDSSEStreaming: Check local listingsRadio: 610 AM, 97.5 The FanaticBuy tickets: Buy 76ers at Hornets tickets on StubHub The Philadelphia 76ers will face off against the Charlotte Hornets at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday at Spectrum Center. The ...

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Stephen A. Smith Fires Back at Josh Hart, Questions Knicks After Hornets Loss

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Stephen A. Smith responds to Josh Hart and questions the New York Knicks after loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The post Stephen A. Smith Fires Back at Josh Hart, Questions Knicks After Hornets Loss appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Brandon Miller praises Hornets crowd after big win over Knicks

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It’s now cool to be a fan of the Charlotte Hornets. As they say, winning changes everything. These days, all the Hornets do is win, win, win, win, win. They are on a five-game winning streak after beating the New York Knicks, 114-103, at Spectrum Center on Thursday. Charlotte snapped New York’s seven-game winning streak […] The post Brandon Miller praises Hornets crowd after big win over Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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