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Knueppel Shines as Hornets' Fantasy Star at 19.1 PPG

1/15/2026

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Story summary

Kon Knueppel, a shooting guard for the Charlotte Hornets, leads in 3-pointers made and averages 19.1 points per game.
Cooper Flagg, a Duke teammate, is a stronger fantasy option due to his all-around stats.
At 20 years old, Knueppel ranks among the top-50 fantasy players.
Fantasy managers should consider Knueppel’s performance when planning leagues, as the Hornets have multiple scoring options and potential for improvement in the Eastern Conference.

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Story summary

Kon Knueppel, a shooting guard for the Charlotte Hornets, leads in 3-pointers made and averages 19.1 points per game.
Cooper Flagg, a Duke teammate, is a stronger fantasy option due to his all-around stats.
At 20 years old, Knueppel ranks among the top-50 fantasy players.
Fantasy managers should consider Knueppel’s performance when planning leagues, as the Hornets have multiple scoring options and potential for improvement in the Eastern Conference.