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It can be challenging to watch Charlotte Hornets games. For the most part, they're not on national television, which leaves only a few options. NBA League Pass
The next telecast will be Tuesday night’s matchup in New Orleans with the Pelicans, which tips off Charlotte’s two-game road trip.
The Hornets lost 123-107 to the Orlando Magic Thursday, dropping to 2-3 on the season. Charlotte never held a lead against Orlando (2-4).
Kon Knueppel isn’t just fitting in with the Charlotte Hornets — he’s already made NBA history. The 20-year-old rookie has started his career on a scorching shooting pace, hitting 16 three-pointers over his first four games, the most ever by any player through the first four games of an NBA career, according to league stats.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for making an obscene gesture on Tuesday night.
Charles Lee has decided that starting rookie second-round pick Ryan Kalkbrenner is the best way for the Hornets to win games. Offensively, he's been terrific, shooting 90 percent from the field. Defensively, it's been a challenge with him on the floor at times, facing the likes of Nic Claxton, Joel Embiid, and Bam Adebayo.
Miles Bridges scored 29 points, Kon Knueppel added a career-high 24 and the Charlotte Hornets routed the Utah Jazz 126-103 to snap a three-game skid.
Charlotte Hornets, Summer League champions, face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday at 6:00 pm ET. Hosted at Spectrum Center, the game features emerging talents like Kon Knueppel and Naz Reid, with key players like Brandon Miller and Anthony Edwards sidelined.