After looking at the NBA’s biggest surprises in the early going, I decided to examine the players who have been the biggest disappointments. While there are a few players who stand out, none of them do so than Atlanta Hawks Trae Young. Unpopular Perennial All-Star Leads Biggest NBA Disappointments, Who Is Each of The 30 Teams? Young has played just 10 games this season, sitting … [Read more...] about Unpopular Perennial All-Star Leads Biggest NBA Disappointments, Who Is Each of The 30 Teams?
Hornets
Brandon Miller’s next leap hinges on this one crucial flaw
Brandon Miller is flashing star potential for the Charlotte Hornets, but reaching that depends on fixing a pivotal flaw. … [Read more...] about Brandon Miller’s next leap hinges on this one crucial flaw
Injury Notes: Knueppel, Adebayo, Bailey, Blazers
Hornets standout rookie Kon Knueppel left Friday night’s game against the Magic early due to a right ankle sprain, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury, writes Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer. “Kon, he’s an insane competitor — he wants to come back for practice,” coach Charles Lee said on Sunday. “But I do think that he’s made good progress so far. He’s been able … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Knueppel, Adebayo, Bailey, Blazers
Hornets guard Kon Knueppel named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month during record-breaking December
Knueppel is the sixth player in Hornets franchise history to earn multiple Rookie of the Month selections. … [Read more...] about Hornets guard Kon Knueppel named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month during record-breaking December
Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel Named NBA Rookies Of The Month Again
Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel have been named the NBA's Rookies of the Month for December. Flagg and Knueppel also won the award for November. Flagg averaged 23.5 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists for the Dallas Mavericks. Knueppel averaged 20.8 points and 4.7 assists while shooting 46.2 percent on three-pointers for the Charlotte Hornets. … [Read more...] about Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel Named NBA Rookies Of The Month Again