Kon Knueppel vs. Cooper Flagg and all the tightest ROY battles in NBA history
This year's Rookie of the Year race is coming down to the wire, but even if it's a tie, it won't be the first in NBA history.
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Sporting News NBA Rookie of the Year: Kon Knueppel wins over Cooper Flagg in talented class – sportingnews.com
Sporting News NBA Rookie of the Year: Kon Knueppel wins over Cooper Flagg in talented class sportingnews.com
Bowman Red RC Redemption Returns in 2026 Bowman Baseball and Chrome
he 2026 Bowman Red RC Redemption returns in both 2026 Bowman Baseball and Bowman Chrome Baseball, giving collectors a direct stake in the AL and NL Rookie of the Year races. This program lets fans pull Red RC logo cards and redeem them for FanCash once the winners emerge, while also opening doors ...
Fever Star Caitlin Clark Reacts to Victor Wembanyama’s Playoff Debut
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is in awe of Victor Wembanyama.
Mystics’ Lauren Betts delivers confident take on WNBA career outlook
The Washington Mystics have a foundational piece after drafting Lauren Betts as the fourth overall pick in the recently concluded WNBA Draft. Some were surprised that Betts was still available for the Mystics, especially since she was on the heels of leading UCLA to its first national title in the NCAA Women’s Tournament with a […] The post Mystics’ Lauren Betts delivers confident take on WNBA career outlook appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Charles Lee eyes key improvement from Kon Knueppel after rookie season
The Charlotte Hornets’ 2025-26 season is officially over following their play-in loss against the Orlando Magic this past week. But one of the bright spots of the Hornets’ impressive season was the emergence of rookie wing Kon Knueppel. Now that the Hornets’ offseason has arrived, head coach Charles Lee is looking for specific improvement from […] The post Charles Lee eyes key improvement from Kon Knueppel after rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama delivers truth bomb ahead of first playoffs
Supported by a team that sports the NBA’s second best record and armed with size/skill set combination never seen in basketball, Victor Wembanyama has visions of grandeur. Especially considering the San Antonio Spurs domination of the Oklahoma City Thunder this season, it’s realistic to think the start of the playoffs could serve as the launch […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama delivers truth bomb ahead of first playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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.
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
Tony Brothers Caught on Camera With Interesting Reaction as VJ Edgecombe Gets in Jalen Suggs’ Face
Tony Brothers had a relaxed reaction as he listened to VJ Edgecombe following the incident involving Jalen Suggs.
‘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.
Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts and way-too-early WNBA Rookie of the Year favorites
These players are still riding the high of being drafted, but which of them has the best shot of taking home Rookie of the Year honors?
Ace Bailey gives ‘fantastic’ review to rookie season with Utah
Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey delivered a top five rookie performance in the NBA this season. He’s not a lock to win league Rookie of the Year honors, as Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg are frontrunners. But that didn’t stop Bailey from dropping a personal “fantastic” review. Bailey used five succinct words to verbally illustrate […] The post Ace Bailey gives ‘fantastic’ review to rookie season with Utah appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cooper Flagg joins Michael Jordan in NBA history
The Dallas Mavericks finished the season with a 26-56 record, but rookie Cooper Flagg looked every bit like a superstar. Flagg finished the season averaging 21 points with 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists while playing in 70 games. He led the Mavericks in total points, rebounds, assists and steals, becoming the only player besides Michael … The post Cooper Flagg joins Michael Jordan in NBA history appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Michaela Onyenwere lands huge Mystics contract after helping UCLA win title
Things have been working out in Michaela Onyenwere’s favor in the month of April. In addition to helping Cori Close coach the UCLA women’s basketball team to its first NCAA championship just over a week ago, Onyenwere is now joining the Washington Mystics on a $1.4 million multi-year deal, according to ESPN’s Chiney Ogwumike. Onyenwere […] The post Michaela Onyenwere lands huge Mystics contract after helping UCLA win title appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cooper Flagg Receives Big News After 1st NBA Season
Cooper Flagg led all NBA rookies in scoring in his first season with the Dallas Mavericks.
Cooper Flagg Sends Heartfelt Message to Dallas Mavericks Fans Before Final Season Game
Before Sunday's game, Cooper Flagg thanked Dallas fans for unwavering support throughout the year.
Mavericks Announce Cooper Flagg News After Leaving Bulls Game
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg left Sunday's game against the Chicago Bulls.
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.
2026 WNBA Mock Draft: Wings take international star
For the second consecutive season, the Wings have the top WNBA pick. A year ago, they made the easy decision to take guard Paige Bueckers, who went on to win 2025 Rookie of the Year. The decision on what to do with the pick this year isn’t as obvious.
Cooper Flagg Teases Future Rivalry With Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs
Cooper Flagg is already eyeing a showdown with Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, teasing what could become the NBA’s next big rivalry.