The Hornets fall to the Nets 114-104, extending their losing streak to five. Early injuries sideline Kon Knueppel, Coby White and Naz Reid, while Brandon Miller goes 2‑for‑15 with three turnovers. Despite a strong first half fueled by Grayson Allen’s three‑point barrage and a solid game from Naz Reid (28 points, 17 in the second half), the Hornets cannot match the Nets’ hot shooting in the fourth, as Michael Porter Jr. and Danny Wolf spark a decisive run. Allen shines as the most effective bench scorer, and Tidjane Salaun adds three threes in ten minutes, but turnovers and indecisive ball handling plague Charlotte. Coach Lee faces mounting pressure to fix the team’s offensive woes.
Michael Porter Jr. recorded 26 points and 10 rebounds as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-104 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Barclays Center, earning their second victory of the season.
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The Brooklyn Nets snap their 1‑6 start with a 114‑104 home win over the Charlotte Hornets on Nov. 4, 2026. Nolan Traoré and Julius Randle jump‑start the offense, while Mikel Brown Jr. posts a career‑high 18 points and three assists. Despite early foul trouble for Day’Ron Sharpe and a brief Hornets lead, a decisive 11‑0 run sparked by a Danny Wolf triple puts Brooklyn ahead for the first time. The Nets finish the game shooting efficiently and overcome Charlotte’s early three‑point surge, marking their first victory at Barclays Center this season.
Kon Knueppel was sidelined early in his first game of the season, having already missed the Hornets' first eight games.
The Miami Heat’s offseason haul—highlighted by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 28.4 points, 12.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game—has yet to translate into wins, as the team sits 2‑5 after seven contests. Bobby Portis warns that chemistry takes time, while coach Erik Spoelstra admits he’s “not waiting” for adjustments. Meanwhile, the Southeast Division sees Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel exit early with leg soreness, Wizards top pick AJ Dybantsa earn a full‑minute role after a sprained ankle, and the Magic seek a bounce‑back on a four‑game western road swing following a 2‑5 start. The piece blends player updates, coaching remarks, and divisional storylines to gauge early‑season turbulence.
Hornets forward Kon Knueppel exits the season‑opener against the Brooklyn Nets after just six minutes due to left‑leg soreness, ending his night early. The former Duke star had missed the team's first eight games recovering from a preseason hamstring strain and was on a tentative return as Charlotte tries to snap a four‑game slide. Knueppel recorded no field goals, went 3‑0 from the line and committed two turnovers before the injury. The Hornets next face the Boston Celtics on Friday in an NBA Cup Group Stage at the Spectrum Center.
After trades of LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, Hornets owner called GM Jeff Peterson to make sure Brandon Miller wasn't next.
The Nets host the Charlotte Hornets at Barclays Center Wednesday night, 7:30 PM ET, after a recent loss streak that left Brooklyn 1‑6 and last in the Eastern Conference. The Hornets, now 3‑5, also sit on a four‑game skid, including a 33‑point defeat to Detroit. Former first‑round pick Brandon Miller, who averages 23.5 points despite a 37.8% shooting rate, tallied 18 points on inefficient shooting in the Hornets’ 110‑103 win at Brooklyn last week. Both squads list several players on the injury list, with the Nets missing Egor Dëmin and multiple G‑League assignees, while Charlotte is without Grant Williams and several two‑way contracts. The game streams on YES Network and DAZN, with WFAN radio coverage.
The Philadelphia 76ers (7‑1) host the Detroit Pistons (6‑1) on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 7:00 PM ET in a showdown at Little Caesars Arena. Both teams arrive on winning streaks—Philadelphia after a 126‑107 rout of Chicago, highlighted by Tyrese Maxey’s 26 points and 11 assists, and Detroit after a 124‑91 demolition of Charlotte, featuring Cade Cunningham’s 33‑point effort. The game airs on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and NBC Sports Philadelphia, with a live stream available on Fubo (free trial). Catch the only team that has beaten the 76ers this season as they clash for conference momentum.
Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel will make his season debut against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, the team announced.
Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel did not last long in his first game of the season.
The Charlotte Hornets (3-5) head to Brooklyn on Nov. 4 for Game 9 against the Nets (1-6) at 7:30 p.m. ET, with the Hornets now expected to field a full starting lineup as Kon Knueppel (hamstring) and Coby White (calf) are listed as probable. Both players return after limited action, boosting spacing and scoring potential. The Nets, missing Egor Demin (knee), rely on Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. to spark a team that’s struggling offensively. The Hornets are -3.5 favorites, and the matchup pits two of the league’s lowest‑rated offenses against each other.
Hornets sharpshooter Kon Knueppel, the 2025 fourth‑overall pick who averaged 18.5 points and led the league in made threes as a rookie, is cleared to make his season debut Wednesday in Brooklyn after missing the first eight games with a left hamstring strain. Coach Charles Lee hinted at a return earlier this week, and Knueppel’s presence could revive Charlotte’s anemic offense, which sits at a league‑worst 100.4 rating after a 91‑point loss that left the team 3‑5. Meanwhile, forward Grant Williams is sent to the G League, hinting his own hamstring issues are improving.
The Brooklyn Nets return to Barclays Center on Wednesday hoping to snap their 0‑3 home losing streak after a 103‑90 loss to the Knicks. Facing a struggling Charlotte Hornets (3‑5) that have dropped four straight and committed 82 turnovers, Brooklyn looks for a chance to claim extra possessions and earn its second win of the season (1‑6 overall). Key players include Nolan Traoré’s 17 points and Mikel Brown Jr.’s 13 off the bench, while the Hornets rely on Brandon Miller, who averages 23.5 points despite a 37.8% shooting rate. Injuries sideline several Nets’ rookies and leave the Hornets without Grant Williams, but both teams are eager for a morale‑boosting victory.
After his November trade from Charlotte, LaMelo Ball is quickly winning over the Minnesota Timberwolves organization. A viral clip shows the point guard greeting every employee—janitor, trainer, executives—by name as he walks through the team’s facilities, prompting Barstool Sports to label him a “real one.” Insider Jon Krawczynski praised Ball’s genuine personality, noting his depth beyond media sound bites, while teammate Jonathan Kuminga highlighted his constant energy. The video underscores Ball’s respect‑first approach and growing rapport with the franchise.
After a four‑game losing streak capped by a blowout loss to Detroit (the Pistons), the Charlotte Hornets’ early 3‑1 start looks fragile. Starting point guard Coby White returned for a modest 16 minutes, scoring a three and a layup but matching his three assists with three turnovers as he shakes off a calf injury. Backup Dennis Schröder, once a catalyst for Charlotte’s early success, struggled with five turnovers and only one assist. Third‑string Sion posted equal assists and turnovers, while rookie Christian Anderson sparked a brief surge, hitting 60% and adding a three‑pointer in nine minutes. The Hornets have now lost three games this season despite turning the ball over more than they assisted, raising questions about the team’s point‑guard depth and overall ball‑handling strategy.
The Charlotte Hornets list rookie sharpshooter Kon Knueppel as probable for his season debut against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, ending an eight‑game stint on the injured list with a left hamstring strain. Knueppel, who led the NBA with 273 made threes as a rookie and averaged 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists last season, could boost a Hornets offense that sits last in rating (3‑5 record). His return also eases the load on hot‑handed Brandon Miller (23.5 ppg, 37.8% shooting) and pairs with the recently cleared Coby White, giving coach Charles Lee more weapons.
After a blowout loss to the Lakers, the Miami Heat remain optimistic as Giannis Antetokounmpo and veteran Bobby Portis say the roster can still contend if it finds its groove. Coach Erik Spoelstra is extending rookie guard Ryan Conwell’s minutes, though he reverted to Dru Smith in the second half. Meanwhile, the Hornets’ Kon Knueppel is set for his season debut against Brooklyn after a hamstring strain, and Orlando’s Jalen Suggs sits out with a knee bone bruise, leaving his participation on the upcoming road trip uncertain.
Sacramento and Sabonis need to part ways. That presents an opportunity for the Jazz, Nets and Hornets.
Sharpshooting wing Kon Knueppel is set to make his season debut Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets after missing the Hornets' first eight games with a left hamstring strain. The 2025‑26 rookie star, who averaged 18.5 points and led the league in made threes last year, is listed as probable and will likely see limited minutes as he eases back. Charlotte, struggling at 17th in made threes and on a four‑game losing streak, hopes his return alongside Coby White and Brandon Miller will revive a offense that has dropped to dead‑last in rating and scoring.
After Detroit’s 124-91 rout of Charlotte, point guard Cade Cunningham credits teammate Aus Ausar Thompson for shaping his defensive game. Cunningham posted 33 points, seven assists, five rebounds and a career‑high five steals, noting Thompson’s relentless on‑ball pressure pushes him to maximize his athletic gifts. Thompson, a 2023 draftee, earned First‑Team All‑Defensive honors and two Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month awards last season, helping the Pistons lead the league with a 102.4 defensive rating. Detroit also shone offensively, shooting 57.3% from the field and 48.6% from three, with Duncan Robinson adding 24 points. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised the team’s defensive identity as a key to the win.
The November 2 deadline for 2027/28 rookie‑scale options saw most teams pick up third‑ and fourth‑year deals, but 11 players had their options declined, including Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun ($10.45 M) and Jazz guard Isaiah Collier ($4.99 M). Waived players Cody Williams, Dalton Knecht and DaRon Holmes had their options voided, with three landing two‑way contracts elsewhere. The trend reflects growing league caution around tax and apron penalties, especially for teams like the Timberwolves, Thunder, Nuggets and Knicks. Players whose options were exercised are now locked into guaranteed salaries and won’t hit free agency until at least 2028.
The Detroit Pistons crush the Charlotte Hornets 124-91 on Nov. 3, 2026, as Cade Cunningham leads Detroit with a barrage of threes and a decisive 19‑0 run to finish the third quarter. Coby White returns for Charlotte, showing flashes of impact, while Sion James hits three of four from deep. The Hornets commit 25 turnovers and fade offensively, losing their lead and ending with a 23‑point deficit. Dennis Schröder struggles with five turnovers and only one assist. Charlotte’s next challenge is a repeat road game at the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 126-107, extending their win streak to four (7-1) while Joel Embiid plays through persistent plantar fasciitis. After being listed questionable, Embiid logged 15 points, eight rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes, explaining he’s “just managing” the pain that spikes occasionally. Despite the injury, he’s averaging 18.5 points, 9.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists over six games, though his shooting has dipped to 40.7%. Tyrese Maxey leads with 26 points, and the Sixers prepare for a matchup with Detroit on Wednesday.
The Detroit Pistons dominated the Charlotte Hornets 124-91 to earn their third consecutive victory on Monday night.
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