Hornets' Kon Knueppel breaks NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in single season
Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel broke the NBA record for most 3-pointers made by a rookie in a single season on Saturday.
The previous mark for most 3s hit by a rookie was by the Sacramento Kings' Keegan Murray, set during the 2022-23 season when he knocked down 206.
KON MAKES HISTORY ‼️
With this three, Kon Knueppel has set the new NBA rookie record for 3-pointers made in a season! pic.twitter.com/CoaK09QIQY— NBA (@NBA) February 27, 2026
Knueppel tied Murray's record late in the first half, stopping at the arc during a fast break to nail his fifth 3 of the game. He went 5-for-8 on 3-pointers in the first half, making his first four attempts. The rookie star had an opportunity to break the record before halftime, but missed a contested turnaround from the wing at the buzzer.
Kon Knueppel ties Keegan Murray for most 3s by a rookie in NBA history‼️
(via @NBA)pic.twitter.com/p6IHkJ6bT7— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) February 27, 2026
This story will be updated.
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