Yes, the referee Kole Knueppel is related to the NBA rookie Kon, who starred at Duke and now plays for the Charlotte Hornets.

Kon Knueppel's unique feel, skill and adaptability has made him an immediate star for the Charlotte Hornets. Which 2026 NBA ...

Kon Knueppel is the best rookie in the NBA so far this season, and analysts have begun throwing some bold comparisons at the ...

Even so, it wasn’t hard to tell the Charlotte Hornets rookie allowed himself to briefly soak in the glow of the compliment ...

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is an impressive player to watch lately, even if you're a former NBA MVP. Los Angeles ...

Hornets’ rookie kept solid season going with team-best 28 points in 113-110 loss to Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night.

The Charlotte Hornets can't stop losing, but Kon Knueppel is doing everything right. Knueppel has been absolutely on fire to ...

Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte Hornets welcomed the red-hot Toronto Raptors on Saturday at the Spectrum Center.

Knueppel tallied six points (2-12 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 30 minutes during the Hornets ' 129-101 loss to the Knicks on Wednesday.

The 2025-26 NBA season has already reached the point where trade rumors are starting to leak, and I haven't even gotten to ...

Hornets rookie guard Kon Knueppel was nominated for the NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week award, the league announced ...

Recent reports on social media revealed who holds the upper hand in the ROTY race between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel.