Kon Knueppel Leads Hornets in Scoring with 24 Points, Drains Four Triples

Rookie Kon Knueppel led the Charlotte Hornets in scoring during Monday's 110-108 loss to the Raptors, logging 24 points (9-16 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, and three steals over 36 minutes. This marked the sixth time this season that the No. 4 overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft connected on at least four three-pointers, and he has recorded three steals in two of his last three outings. Knueppel has opened his rookie season averaging 17.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 0.9 steals over 32.9 minutes per game, shooting 40.2 percent from beyond the arc on 8.0 attempts per game.