Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel has garnered plenty of praise lately, and the most recent player to compliment him was a former NBA MVP.

LaMelo Ball surfaces in bold new trade proposal sending the Hornets star to struggling rival, sparking fresh debate on Charlotte’s direction.

Brandon Miller led the way for the Hornets in Wednesday’s loss as he ended the game with 18 points and four rebounds while Miles Bridges recorded 17 points and four rebounds. While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Even with two days off, the Charlotte Hornets couldn’t end their season-long losing streak on Wednesday night, which got extended to seven with a 129-101

The Knicks earned a Happy Spanksgiving headline from the New York Post after Josh Hart led them to a dominant win over the Hornets.

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Over the summer, Cooper Flagg headlined a loaded 2025 draft class. Among the other notable names in the lottery was one of his Duke teammates in Kon Knueppel. The sharpshooting forward has shined for the Charlotte Hornets to open the season, turning a lot of heads across the association.