Kon Knueppel

Kon Knueppel scored 20 points (6-13 FG, 5-11 3PT, 3-3 FT) to go with five rebounds and three assists in Monday's loss to the Pistons.

Fantasy Impact

Knueppel continues his impressive rookie campaign. He did the vast majority of his scoring from beyond the arc for the second straight game, as he's now knocked down 11 of 22 long-range shots in that stint. Knueppel has put up 20-plus points in each of his last three games, so he's feeling it right now.

Kon Knueppel scored 23 points (8-15 FG, 6-11 3PT, 1-1 FT) and added eight rebounds, four assists, and a block in Charlotte's seven-point win over Atlanta on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Knueppel added to an impressive shooting resume by breaking the record for most games with at least five triples in a rookie season with 14. He has already become the fastest player to 50 threes (15 games), 100 threes (29 games), and broke the Hornets' rookie record for three-pointers in a game with eight. Knueppel is averaging 18.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists, and has scored at least 10 points in 34 consecutive games. It appears to be a two-man race for NBA Rookie of the Year - Knueppel and Cooper Flagg.

Kon Knueppel scored a team-high 24 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 3PT, 6-6 FT) to go along with four rebounds and two assists in Thursday's 109-99 win against the Houston Rockets.

Fantasy Impact

Knueppel found his rhythm on the floor on Thursday, shooting 61.5% overall and 40% from beyond the arc. While his scoring stood out, he also committed a career-high six turnovers and now has 10 turnovers over his last two games. He will look to clean up his ball security in Saturday’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks.

Kon Knueppel filled the stat sheet for the Hornets Saturday, dishing out four assists, recording one steal, grabbing six rebounds, and chipping in 13 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3PT, 2-3 FT) in a 111-106 win over the Spurs.

Fantasy Impact

Knueppel continues a solid stretch on the offensive end of the floor, finishing with three or more assists and 10 or more points in each of his last five games. The rookie continues to offer fantasy managers a mostly stable option in lineups as part of a resurgent Charlotte starting five of late, averaging 18.8 points, 3.6 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per game while carrying a usage rate of 21.5% so far this season.

Knueppel led Charlotte with 34 points on 10-of-16 shooting, four rebounds, three assists, one steal and eight three-pointers in Thursday's 123-121 victory over Dallas. Both the scoring output and three-point total represented career-high marks.

Fantasy Impact

The 34 points and eight three-pointers established new career benchmarks for Knueppel in the win. His 62.5 percent shooting efficiency helped Charlotte secure the narrow two-point victory. The Hornets travel to San Antonio on Saturday.