All articles tagged with #charlotte hornets
Originally Published 1 month ago — by The New York Times
Kon Knueppel, a 20-year-old rookie for the Charlotte Hornets, has quickly established himself as a standout player with impressive scoring, shooting, and physical skills, challenging expectations as just a shooter and making a significant impact in his first season.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Charlotte Observer
The Charlotte Hornets' season opener against Brooklyn Nets was a significant win, showcasing promising rookie performances from Kon Knueppel and Ryan Kalkbrenner, who contributed to a high-scoring, unselfish team effort. The game highlighted the team's evolving culture, strong individual performances from Miles Bridges and Collin Sexton, and the impact of new players, setting a positive tone for the season.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
The NBA Summer League showcased impressive performances from international prospect Yang Hansen, promising teenager Cooper Flagg, and Bronny James, highlighting the potential of the Hornets' new direction and the Spurs' strong rookie contenders, with Denver's resilient recovery and Holmes' standout play adding to the excitement.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
The Sacramento Kings and Charlotte Hornets, both undefeated in the NBA Summer League, will face off in the final at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Sunday night, after impressive performances and strong team play during the tournament.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by SLC Dunk
The Utah Jazz traded Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Jusuf Nurkic, signaling a strategic move towards youth development and potential future success, especially considering Sexton's defensive limitations and the Jazz's focus on building around young talent.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Chicago Sun-Times
The article discusses the winners and losers of the 2025 NBA Draft, highlighting the Dallas Mavericks as the clear winners for selecting Cooper Flagg, a potential future star, and noting other teams like the Hornets and Hawks as winners for strategic picks. It also points out the Pelicans and Bulls as losers for poor draft decisions, and introduces a new category, 'Flagged,' for standout picks like Flagg. Overall, the draft's impact will only be clear once the season begins.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Charlotte Observer
The Charlotte Hornets' recent NBA draft involved selecting Duke's Kon Knueppel with the 4th overall pick, praised for his shooting ability, and acquiring Liam McNeeley at 29, though some critics questioned the latter's fit and potential. The team appears focused on building around their young core, with strategic moves and some skepticism about certain picks.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NBA
The Charlotte Hornets have agreed in principle to acquire the draft rights to Liam McNeeley, the No. 29 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, from the Phoenix Suns in a trade that is expected to be finalized soon.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Arizona Sports
The Phoenix Suns traded for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams, sending the No. 29 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and a 2029 first-round pick, along with Vasilije Micic, to acquire the 7-foot Williams, who is entering his fourth NBA season and last year of his rookie deal. The Suns also used their No. 10 pick to select Duke center Khaman Maluach, a highly athletic and promising young player.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Charlotte Observer
The Charlotte Hornets selected Duke's Kon Knueppel as the 4th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, adding a versatile guard known for his shooting and basketball IQ, and traded for additional assets including a future first-rounder. Knueppel, a Milwaukee native, aims to contribute to the Hornets' backcourt alongside LaMelo Ball, and the team is also focusing on free agency and upcoming second-round picks.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Charlotte Observer
The Charlotte Hornets are considering selecting Duke's Kon Knueppel with their No. 4 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, recognizing his excellent shooting skills and college performance, though he needs to improve defensively. The draft also includes a second-round pick at No. 33, which might be traded for assets, and the Hornets are evaluating their options based on other team selections and player availability.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fear the Sword
Evan Mobley led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a decisive victory over the Charlotte Hornets with a career-high 41 points, including six three-pointers, and 10 rebounds. Mobley's dominant performance overshadowed his teammates, with Donovan Mitchell contributing 18 points and 8 assists, and Darius Garland adding 18 points. The Cavaliers' depth allowed them to comfortably handle the Hornets, with Mobley's aggressive play being a highlight of the game.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
The New York Knicks secured their fourth consecutive win by defeating the Charlotte Hornets 125-101, thanks to a dominant third quarter where they outscored the Hornets 38-16. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 24 points, despite leaving the game briefly due to a back issue. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 27 points and 16 rebounds, while OG Anunoby added 25 points and key defensive plays. The Knicks overcame a 13-point first-quarter deficit, with strong performances from Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart, to maintain their winning streak.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
The New York Knicks narrowly defeated the injury-depleted Charlotte Hornets 99-98, thanks to a strong fourth-quarter performance by Jalen Brunson, who scored 11 of his 31 points in the final period. Despite the Hornets missing key players like LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, they led for most of the game. The Knicks, now 11-8, struggled with turnovers and a slow start but managed to secure the win, concluding a 3-2 road trip. The victory keeps them undefeated in the NBA Cup, with a crucial game against the Magic upcoming.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball apologized for making an anti-gay comment during a post-game interview, which resulted in a $100,000 fine from the NBA. Ball expressed regret and stated he did not intend to offend anyone. Hornets' head coach Charles Lee confirmed Ball's remorse and commitment to improving his conduct. The incident occurred after a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, and Ball is currently averaging a career-high 29.7 points per game this season.