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2 days ago
Having shot 9-of-20 from the field in his prior two games, Knueppel cleaned up his shooting in Wednesday’s victory. The rookie knocked down five of his eight three-point attempts and was perfect at the foul line. Since the All-Star break, Knueppel has averaged nearly 21 points per game while shooting 51.2 percent from the field. He’s been right there with Cooper Flagg in the race for Rookie of the Year, and some would argue that Knueppel should be the favorite.
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5 days ago
One game removed from dropping 27 points in a loss to the Heat, Knueppel was limited to 15 on Sunday. One subpar performance doesn’t erase the overall body of work, and the rookie remains one of the best first-year players in fantasy basketball. Knueppel will look to rebound when the Hornets visit the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, the first of three games they’ll play in Week 20.
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7 days ago
Knueppel and the Hornets saw their winning streak snapped at the hands of the Heat on Friday 128-120. The 20-year-old shooting guard still had an excellent game, leading Charlotte with 27 points. Knueppel was 9-of-14 from the field and went 6-of-10 from behind the three-point line. He’s provided fourth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Hornets close out Week 19 against the Suns on Sunday.
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9 days ago
Having totaled 23 points on 10-of-25 shooting in his prior two games, Knueppel got back to his usual business on Wednesday. He led four Hornets in double figures with 20 points, shooting 50 percent from the field overall and 4-of-8 from beyond the arc. Knueppel and the Hornets play twice more in Week 19, starting with the Heat on Friday as they continue their climb up the Eastern Conference standings.
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15 days ago
Not only did Knueppel match his career high for three-pointers in a game, but he broke the record for most three-pointers in a season by a rookie. He now sits at 209 triples on the season, surpassing Keegan Murray’s record of 206. Murray did it in 80 games, and the next two on the list are Donovan Mitchell (187 in 79 games) and Damian Lillard (185 in 82 games). Knueppel has played just 59 games and could get to 81 if he plays the rest of the season, meaning he should make the record borderline unbreakable. He has been a fantasy star as a rookie and has a bright career ahead of him.
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19 days ago
Knueppel wasn’t the star of the game, only because his teammate LaMelo Ball had 37 points and 10 three-pointers. The 20-year-old shooting guard had 28 points and five three-pointers, following up a 33-point performance on Friday. He also had seven rebounds and four assists. Knueppel has provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster.
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21 days ago
Knueppel entered Friday’s game trailing Donovan Mitchell by one three-pointer in the race for the most triples in the NBA. The rookie took over the top spot with a 7-of-15 effort against the surging Cavaliers. While his performance didn’t result in a victory for the Hornets, Knueppel continues to play at a high level in his debut campaign. And with the Hornets visiting the Wizards on Sunday, he could be in for another big night to end Week 17.
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about 1 month ago
This was the third straight game that Knueppel scored at least 20 points, though it wasn’t enough for Charlotte to keep their winning streak alive. He has been incredible as a rookie, and he’ll look to keep that going against the Hawks on Wednesday in their final game before the All-Star break. Miles Bridges was involved in the altercation during the game and was ejected. He could certainly face a suspension, which would mean more opportunities for Knueppel.
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about 1 month ago
The Hornets’ win streak has reached nine games, with Knueppel being one of six to finish Saturday’s victory in double figures. Rostered in 56 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the rookie has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats during the Hornets’ win streak, according to Basketball Monster. Knueppel and the Hornets have five games in Week 17, with two being played before the All-Star break. Charlotte hosts Detroit on Monday.
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about 1 month ago
For the first time since 1999, the Hornets have won eight consecutive games. While former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg is the betting favorite to win Rookie of the Year, Knueppel has been the picture of consistency in Charlotte. And his production has impacted winning. Fantasy-wise, Knueppel has been a top-75 fantasy player, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP (111) by a solid distance. The Hornets will look to extend their win streak to nine when they visit Atlanta on Saturday.
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about 1 month ago
Knueppel may not have been able to match his former teammate Cooper Flagg’s 49 points, but his performance was still strong. He set career highs for both points and three-pointers and was incredibly efficient while doing it. Not many perimeter-oriented rookies are as efficient as Knueppel has been this season, which has allowed him to make a big impact in fantasy basketball. He’ll look to carry this hot shooting into Saturday’s matchup with the Spurs.
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about 2 months ago
Like the other Hornets starters, Knueppel’s playing time decreased because Monday’s game was a blowout. The rookie logged 20 minutes, negatively affecting his production. However, fantasy managers still received solid value in the rebound, assist and steal categories. Knueppel, who has been one of the best rookies in the NBA this season, returns to action on Wednesday when the Hornets visit Memphis.
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about 2 months ago
For the second time in three games, Kneuppel grabbed 11 rebounds, pushing his double-double tally to four. The Hornets’ rookie has been a top-50 player over the past two weeks, remaining one of the most productive rookies in fantasy basketball. If there comes a point when the Hornets decide to sit LaMelo Ball, Kneuppel is one of the players who stands to benefit because of his ability to play on or off the ball.
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about 2 months ago
Knueppel’s phenomenal rookie campaign continues. The 20-year-old sharpshooter drained 4-of-5 from three-point range and topped 20 points for the first time since January 5. He’s contributed fifth-round fantasy value this season, averaging 19.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocks through 41 games.
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2 months ago
For the first time since a November 26 loss to the Knicks, Knueppel failed to make a three-pointer in a game. He missed all three of his attempts against the Clippers, but the rookie wing still shot 66.7 percent from the field. Since the start of the new year, Knueppel has been a top-100 player in eight-cat formats, but the lack of defensive production has weighed down his value. However, that doesn’t change the fact that Knueppel has been one of the best rookies in the NBA and in fantasy basketball.
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2 months ago
Interestingly, Knueppel did not attempt a shot during the first quarter of Thursday’s game. His involvement in the Hornets’ offense did increase in the ensuing quarters, but that was an interesting approach for the rookie to take. Over the past two weeks, Knueppel has been a seventh-round player in eight-cat formats. The Hornets end their Week 12 slate on Saturday against the Jazz.
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2 months ago
Knueppel continues to play outstanding basketball as a 20-year-old rookie. He had 23 points, five rebounds, five assists and five threes against the Thunder. Over his last four games he’s averaging 21.8 points per game, 4.8 rebounds per game and 4.3 assists per game while shooting 51.9 percent from the field, 50 percent from behind the three-point line and 81 percent from the three-point line. Knueppel is not only one of the best players in fantasy basketball this year, but also a top-tier fantasy asset in dynasty formats.
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2 months ago
Knueppel was upgraded to probable Monday afternoon, so his availability against the Thunder isn’t a surprise. The 20-year-old shooting guard has been dealing with a right hip contusion, though he finished his last game with 18 points in the win over the Bulls on Saturday.
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2 months ago
Barring any setbacks, Knueppel is on track to play through a hip injury that landed him on Sunday’s injury report as questionable. He finished with 18 points and a pair of triples in Saturday’s win over the Bulls.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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2 months ago
Knueppel is dealing with a right hip contusion, hence his appearance on the Hornets’ initial injury report for Monday. His absence would open up a spot in the starting lineup, with fellow rookie Sion James being the most likely replacement.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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2 months ago
Knueppel showed zero signs of rust following a one-game absence recovering from a sprained right ankle, topping 20 points for the sixth time in his last nine games since December 12. The 20-year-old rookie sensation has been a revelation this season, delivering sixth-round fantasy value, averaging 19.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocks through 33 games.
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2 months ago
Knueppel will return following a one-game absence, which should send Sion James back to the bench after a spot start against the Bucks. Fantasy managers can get Knueppel back into lineups for the New Year’s Eve slate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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2 months ago
Knueppel did not play in Monday’s loss to the Bucks, which resulted in Sion James moving into the starting lineup. James will head back to the bench if Knueppel plays, eliminating what little fantasy value he possessed on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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3 months ago
Knueppel sprained his right ankle during Friday’s game against the Magic. According to Hornets head coach Charles Lee, the rookie wanted to participate in Sunday’s practice but was held out and will also sit on Monday. If Sion James (illness) is upgraded from questionable to available, he would be the most likely replacement in the starting lineup. If he can’t play, Collin Sexton would likely be next in line.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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3 months ago
Knueppel exited early from Friday’s game, but Lee said he wanted to practice on Sunday. This should be a good indicator that he won’t miss much time. The injury report ahead of Monday’s game against the Bucks will be a better indicator of Knueppel’s status, and if he ends up missing the game, Sion James will likely start in his place.
Source: Rod Boone
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3 months ago
Knueppel, who scored 16 points in the first quarter of Friday’s game, exited during the second after spraining his right ankle. Unfortunately, the rookie has been ruled out for the rest of the night. Sion James started the third quarter, and he’ll likely be the replacement in the starting lineup if Knueppel misses time beyond the remainder of Friday’s game.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
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3 months ago
While most of his fantasy value was limited to points and three-pointers, Knueppel has scored at least 19 points in each of his last five games. And Monday’s meager assist tally was a departure from the norm for the rookie, especially over the past two weeks. During this stretch, Knueppel has averaged 5.4 helpers per game, which is one reason he has been a top-10 player in eight-cat formats.
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3 months ago
Knueppel continue to lead the Hornets with his consistent scoring. The 20-year-old shooting guard had at least 28 points for the third consecutive game. Knueppel was a game-high +18 in 35 minutes in the seven-point victory for the Hornets. Charlotte will close out the week with a matchup with the Pistons on Saturday.
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3 months ago
Knueppel continues to be the metaphorical straw that stirs the drink for the upstart Hornets as he stayed sizzling-hot with 27 points in regulation, finishing just shy of his second consecutive 30-point effort. The 20-year-old rookie delivered a sublime 33-point, nine-assist performance during Friday’s loss to the Bulls. He’s been a revelation this season for fantasy purposes, delivering sixth-round value through 26 games, averaging a crisp 19.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocks. The Hornets will attempt to keep the momentum going when they square off against the Hawks on Thursday before closing out the week with a road tilt against the Pistons.
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3 months ago
Despite the defeat, the Hornets had to be thrilled by what they saw from Knueppel on Friday. While he was efficient in recording a career-high point total, the rookie also did a good job of helping Charlotte compensate for LaMelo Ball’s absence. Knueppel matched his season-high in assists while committing only two turnovers. He’s still rostered in 50 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is too low for a rookie of Knueppel’s caliber.