Head coach Charles Lee had a simple explanation for why the red-hot Hornets have been the best team in the NBA since January 22, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. The Hornets have gone 16-3 since that date and have won six straight games, with each of those victories coming by at least 16 points. “It’s been cool to have a healthy roster,” Lee said. “That has … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Hornets, Bitadze, T. Young
Southeast Notes: Knueppel, Hornets, Heat Bigs, Kispert
On Thursday night, Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel set the rookie record for made three pointers when he hit his 207th of the season against the Pacers, per ESPN. He managed to achieve the feat in just 59 games, shattering the mark previously set by Keegan Murray, who needed 80 games to establish that record in 2023. Knueppel, who leads the entire NBA in threes, claimed he wasn’t … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Knueppel, Hornets, Heat Bigs, Kispert
Kon Knueppel, Dylan Harper Named Rookies Of The Month
Hornets wing Kon Knueppel has won a fourth consecutive Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month award, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). No other Eastern rookie has earned the honor in 2025/26, as Knueppel has now claimed the award in October/November, December, January, and February. Knueppel continued to solidify his case for Rookie of the Year recognition by leading … [Read more...] about Kon Knueppel, Dylan Harper Named Rookies Of The Month
Kyshawn George Has Partial UCL Tear, Will Be Reevaluated In Three Weeks
Kyshawn George suffered a partial tear of the UCL in his left elbow and will be reevaluated in three weeks, the Wizards announced (via Twitter). The team states that it plans to treat the injury “conservatively,” so there’s no guarantee that George will return before the season ends on April 12. George left Monday’s game against Houston midway through the third quarter. He … [Read more...] about Kyshawn George Has Partial UCL Tear, Will Be Reevaluated In Three Weeks
Eastern Notes: Young, Ellis, Jackson, Nets, G League Awards
His Wizards debut won’t happen until Thursday, but Trae Young has already earned his first ejection as a member of his new team. As Josh Robbins of The Athletic writes, Young was lobbying for referees in Monday’s game to make a call on Tari Eason after the Rockets forward shoved Wizards wing Jamir Watkins multiple times. Young was initially called for a technical foul before … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Young, Ellis, Jackson, Nets, G League Awards