Feb. 8, 2026, 3:49 p.m. ET
Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is among eight players set to participate in the 3-Point Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend, the league announced on Sunday.
Knueppel will be joined by Devin Booker, Damian Lillard, Tyrese Maxey, Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray, Bobby Portis Jr. and Norman Powell in the competition on Saturday in Inglewood, California. Knueppel can become the first rookie to win the event.
The 3-Point Contest is among the festivities on All-Star Saturday, along with Shooting Stars and the Slam Dunk Contest, beginning at 5 p.m. EST (NBC, Peacock).
Knueppel is averaging 18.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists while shooting 42.8% from 3-point range in 52 appearances with the Hornets. He is third in the league in total 3-pointers (174) and is second in the rookie class in scoring.
The fourth overall pick in December became the fastest player in history to reach 100 career 3-pointers, doing so in 29 total games. He is currently on pace to shatter the rookie record for a season, set by Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray in 2022-23 (206).
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Knueppel on Tuesday was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for the third straight time. He and Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg are the only two players to win the award this season, beginning in October and November.