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Hornets’ Kon Knueppel joins sharpshooting company matched only by MVP Stephen Curry

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.

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Watch moment that ‘scared the crap out of’ Kon Knueppel after setting 3-point record

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.

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

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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Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll on value of beating Tarik Skubal, sweep of Tigers

The Arizona Diamondbacks closed out a statement series vs. the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, with Corbin Carroll leading the charge in a decisive three-game sweep. In a tightly contested pitching duel between Zac Gallen and Tarik Skubal, Detroit fell 1–0 despite Skubal allowing just one run — a first-inning solo shot to Carroll. By breaking […] The post Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll on value of beating Tarik Skubal, sweep of Tigers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavs’ Cooper Flagg Likely to Lose Rookie of the Year Race, According to NBA

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.

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Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg gets brutally honest on ‘mentally taxing’ rookie season

It’s been a long rookie season for Cooper Flagg. Not only has the Dallas Mavericks’ former No. 1 overall pick played in 64 games so far, but he’s also played in different positions throughout the campaign. In a recent interview, Flagg revealed how mentally exhausting his first year in the NBA has been. While guest […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg gets brutally honest on ‘mentally taxing’ rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Will Kon Knueppel actually beat Cooper Flagg?

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.

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Insider’s Andrew Painter revelations will only increase Rookie of the Year hype

The Philadelphia Phillies got a nice win against the Washington Nationals in their latest game, and they may have learned a lot about one of their rookies in the process. Andrew Painter made his long-awaited debut for the clubhouse, and it was everything that they were expecting, and maybe more. The right-hander struck out eight […] The post Insider’s Andrew Painter revelations will only increase Rookie of the Year hype appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cooper Flagg’s revelation will have anime fans ecstatic

The Dallas Mavericks have a bright future ahead of them after landing future star Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. On Monday, Flagg likely earned even more fans in the NBA community. An interview conducted by GQ Magazine with Cooper Flagg was posted on Monday afternoon, with one of […] The post Cooper Flagg’s revelation will have anime fans ecstatic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former Duke basketball player Kon Knueppel pulls immediate 180 on cutting Grant Hill in Blue Devils ‘Start, Bench, Cut’ game

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.

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White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami blasts another homer and fans lose their minds

The Chicago White Sox shocked the MLB world when they signed Munetaka Murakami to a $34 million contract. Now, the Japanese slugger has shown why Chicago made the correct decision. In the White Sox’s Sunday matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers, Murakami hit his third home run of the season already. Fans were out of their […] The post White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami blasts another homer and fans lose their minds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA World Reacts to Kon Knueppel Becoming Youngest Player To Hit 250 3s During 1st Career 25 and 10 Game: ‘Rookie of the Year’

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.

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Hornets star Kon Knueppel’s ROY campaign continues with Jason Kidd-esque game vs. Knicks

Kon Knueppel put together an incredible rookie stat line that replicated Jason Kidd following the Charlotte Hornets’ 114-103 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday night. Knueppel is going through an astounding rookie campaign, making a solid case for the Rookie of the Year Award. His performances this season have been impressive to the […] The post Hornets star Kon Knueppel’s ROY campaign continues with Jason Kidd-esque game vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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