Hornets exercise team options on Kon Knueppel and Liam McNeeley

The Charlotte Hornets have exercised their rookie scale team options for players Kon Knueppel and Liam McNeeley for the 2027-28 season. Knueppel's option is valued at $11.02 million, while McNeeley's is set at $3.04 million. This decision reflects the Hornets' commitment to retaining their young talent as they build their roster for the future. It comes as the team aims to enhance its performance following recent challenges.

• 7:51 PMYahoo Sports — Hornets exercise team option on Kon Knueppel, Liam McNeeley