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Pelicans Target Duke's Kon Knueppel to Boost Scoring

5/30/2025

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After a challenging 2024-25 season marred by injuries, the New Orleans Pelicans are eyeing Duke's Kon Knueppel with their No. 7 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Standing at 6'6", Knueppel's sharpshooting skills could revitalize the Pelicans' wing rotation and deliver the much-needed scoring boost they crave.

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After a challenging 2024-25 season marred by injuries, the New Orleans Pelicans are eyeing Duke's Kon Knueppel with their No. 7 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Standing at 6'6", Knueppel's sharpshooting skills could revitalize the Pelicans' wing rotation and deliver the much-needed scoring boost they crave.