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Kon Knueppel

Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel looking to the side

Report sheds light on why Kon Knueppel lost NBA Rookie of the Year award

Just a few weeks ago, Charlotte Hornets star Kon Knueppel seemed to be in the driver’s seat for the NBA Rookie of the Year award. On Monday, the league announced that Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg won the award. Flagg earned 412 total …

Cooper Flagg looks on

NBA announces Rookie of the Year winner between Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel

The votes are in, and Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg has been named the NBA Rookie of the Year, defeating Charlotte Hornets forward and former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel. Flagg also joins Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history to lead …

Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel looking to the side

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 …

Stephen A. Smith on a set

Stephen A. Smith reveals his choice for NBA Rookie of the Year

The San Antonio Spurs have had the last two NBA Rookie of the Year winners with Victor Wembanyama in 2024 and Stephon Castle in 2025. This year, the race will likely come down to two former Duke teammates, Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg and …

Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel looking to the side

Kon Knueppel obliterates NBA rookie record

Charlotte Hornets sharpshooter Kon Knueppel etched his name in the history books Thursday by completely shattering an NBA rookie record. Knueppel lit up the Indiana Pacers from beyond the arc in a 133-109 win over the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge …

Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant tripping after doing the "too small" taunt against Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel

Fans roast Cavaliers player for tripping while doing ‘too small’ taunt

Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant could not have looked more uncool Monday after his taunt gone wrong. Bryant posted up Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel in the first quarter of the Eastern Conference clash at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, …

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