Kon Knueppel’s 30-PT EXPLOSION | LaMelo Remains OUT and IN Trade Rumors | Vets Fail Hornets
The Hornets’ injury woes continue as they lose another NBA Cup game to Miami, giving up 53 points in the first quarter. We get into Kon Knueppel’s incredible 30-point game, the struggles of the team’s veterans, and the trade rumors heating up around LaMelo Ball.
Doug flies solo to cover the latest Hornets loss to the Miami Heat, an NBA Cup game that got out of hand quickly. The first quarter was a disaster, with the team giving up 53 points, largely fueled by seven costly turnovers that led to easy transition buckets for Miami.
The game highlights the two biggest storylines for this team: injuries and rookies. The injury list is brutal, with LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Grant Williams, and Josh Green all still out, and Collin Sexton missing this game too. LaMelo’s continued absence with ankle impingement is now fueling serious trade rumors, with reports suggesting the market is ripe for a “mess for mess” guard swap. We explain why this trade talk feels more legitimate than simple speculation.
On the positive side, the injuries have opened the door for the rookies, and Kon Knueppel just kicked it down. He was outstanding, dropping his first 30-point game and scoring 20+ for the third straight time. His IQ and confidence are flashing star potential. Unfortunately, the rookies are being let down by the veterans, as Tre Mann and Miles Bridges went a combined 1-for-17 in the second half, killing any chance of a comeback.
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35 Comments
Trade LaMelo and Bridges
The new core is Kon/Miller/Sion/Kalk
It is not just if Lamelo plays, but he makes exciting plays for both teams. Who has money to blow to watch the home team get blown out?
The national media has consistently pushed the Lamelo trade narrative.
Giving up 53 pts in the first quarter is crazy bad.
Bro, this team is a couple of trades away from being a good team and I can definitely see it. 😂😂💯
I’ve wanted Melo to work out for hornets for soo long but I think it’s time to just go separate ways. Maybe a change of scenery would help him out a lot too but all these injuries is annoying and honestly if bmill keeps getting hurt too time to get rid of him as well
Sion is going to be better than Lu Dort because he doesnt flop. Yet.
Trade Melo! He is overrated!!!
Hornets are injury cursed. They should only draft the most durable of prospects
Get rid of lamelo please 🙏🏾
All of you saying trade lamelo dont want to build a team. If you trade him what are you trading him for. We need to continue to build within the draft and sign vets that compliment us. Miles bridges needs a new home and we need to draft his replacement
Too early to jump on the trade melo train. Wait until the deadline for that discussion.
Let’s Go!!! 🍻🍻🍻
Thanks, dude
It blows my mind how quick a fanbase full of fans who have never seen winning basketball can be so quick to cast out talented players. I get the injuries…. It’s still not time yet. Talent you KNOW you have >>>>>> unknown talent + fit.
Edit: I can’t Hype the vids anymore this week so make sure you hype the video! ❤
The thing about dort is hes a negative on offense. Teams are willing to leave him open and live with the results. Sion is already a better offensive player
Pick and Roll ballhandler Like a Pro! Trade Melo and give that desperate Franchise to the rooks and there Team-First-Fundamental Franchise Player
Is it ridiculous to explore
Ball + Bridges for Markannen?
Ball + Bridges for Jaylen Brown?
Ball + Bridges for Booker?
Ball + Bridges for Giannis (Somehow)??
Don't think anyone should panic Without injuries Hornets would be COOKING with these rookies. When LaMelo, BMill and Grant come back Charlotte is going to be competitive
lol yah act like melo out for the season damn its only been a couple games RELAX… we can SEE the IMPROVEMENT in ALL aspects… from the vibe of the organization, the draft picks, nd the way lamelo has played so far… yah wanted him to dumb down the shots he has played ALOT smarter this year has played WAAAY better defense, the team is clearly better than past years… let this team cook a bit
Roger from the 23rd Tre Mann division AKA THE DOS TRE Yo Doug Whats Up? Love the 4 Block Kalk reference
Just growing pains right now. They are learning how to play together in their first year.They will get better as the season progresses. I’m here to watch and support every last game. I don’t like losses either but I feel like I’m witnessing something special in the making. BEES EVERYWHERE!!
Lakers getting drug by the hawks only to get their get back on us Monday smh we get no breaks it’s hard being a hornets fan
Dude, Mark Williams so much better – just killing it on a team that's winning. Oh and they just shut down Wemby in case that matters😮
😢 how this team is playn, i am really really ready to jump ship BUT i am a pure sicko so i wont coz i know i am not the only one having to watch this craziness…
you know what i think – the teams culture is too very friendly. The organization is looking for good moral characters that they forgot that basketball greatness comes from angry MEN, skilled angry men, proud player not just friendship driven players – good example is my man tre Mann… he is a dog when he came to charllotte and i dont believe that because of the injury he is playn dumb (hate those bouce passes that seems being given away to other players) Miles bridges.. that body can bang and slash but man, because he does not want to hurt people.. well take a jump shot instead or pass…
are our players not skilled enough to complete – i am really lost.
Terrible defense and Ball is becoming a joke. Sadly they aren’t going anywhere
This new hornets Regime is kinda smart so they should trade melo especially now cause hornets fans hate him let him go get what u can whatever it is and build around kon
Brilliant podcast Doug 🙌🏻, a perfect treatment like you said 😃, let’s go Hornets 🏀. #Roadto10k
The hornets record when lamelo and Brandon have been on the floor together 15-26 not bad at all and when you consider we didn’t have sexton, kon, Kalkbrenner, sion that record could have been 20-21 or something we just need to do something to keep melo healthy melo has to get in touch with Steph to know what he did
ITS TIME TO BRING THE BOYS HOME… NOW GET THIS OUT IN THE AIR NOW!!! JA MORANT AND ZION. Ja and Lamello/FirstRound. And Miles/First Round Picks and let's Ride to the playoffs and be a Threat for Years
If you have guys that constantly get hurt, you have to move on from them
I'm a diehard clippers fan but have been watching you guys on league pass for 2 seasons now. When fully healthy the Hornets are one of the funnest teams to watch. Hope you guys stay healthy
Can someone with a press pass ask for an update and timeline for Grant. Nothing since we saw him running full-court and dunking about 3-4 months ago.
About Kon’s athleticism, you know who else isn’t a stellar athlete? Luka Doncic.
Cold three point shooting in the second half killed us. Just got sloppy