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January 9, 2026
Adds 18 points
Knueppel registered 18 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 loss to Indiana.
Analysis
Knueppel led the team in rebounds in Thursday's loss to the Pacers, grabbing eight boards for the second straight game. The rookie forward has scored in double figures in 33 of 37 games this season, including in 19 consecutive contests. Knueppel is averaging 19.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 3.0 three-pointers made over 31.4 minutes per contest through five games in January so far.
January 8, 2026
Struggles from deep vs. Toronto
Knueppel logged 11 points (4-17 FG, 3-11 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and one block over 33 minutes during the Hornets' 97-96 loss to the Raptors on Wednesday.
Analysis
Knueppel looked to be on his way to a nice scoring night after draining two of four three-pointers in the first quarter, but the rookie struggled with his shot for the rest of the contest, though his eight boards were his most in a game since Nov. 19 against the Pacers. Knueppel entered Wednesday's contest shooting 43.5 percent from three while attempting 8.3 three-pointers per game, so off nights are bound to happen from time to time. He'll aim to bounce back during the second leg of the Hornets' back-to-back set Thursday against the Pacers.
January 6, 2026
Cleared to play Monday
Knueppel (hip) is available for Monday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis
Knueppel was initially listed as questionable due to a right hip contusion before being upgraded to probable, and he has now been cleared to play Monday. The rookie first-rounder has appeared in each of the Hornets' last three games, averaging 21.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.0 three-pointers in 33.0 minutes per contest during that span.
January 5, 2026
Upgraded to probable
Knueppel (hip) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis
Knueppel was previously listed as questionable, so he's trending in the right direction for Charlotte. In his last three outings, the rookie has averaged 21.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.0 three-pointers.
January 4, 2026
Tending to hip issue
Knueppel is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Oklahoma City due to a right hip contusion.
Analysis
Knueppel is at risk of missing Monday's tilt due to a bruised hip. The standout rookie has missed just one game so far this season. He's averaging 19.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists across 33.1 minutes per game on the campaign.