Sports News Report
League: NBASport: BasketballCountry: United StatesCategory: Transactions

Kon Knueppel earns NBA 2K27 overall rating after rookie season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:14 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Kon Knueppel earns NBA 2K27 overall rating after rookie season
Summary

Kon Knueppel has been ranked No. 66 in NBA 2K27 with an overall rating of 84 following a successful rookie season with the Charlotte Hornets. The former Duke star, who averaged 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, had an initial rating of 75 when drafted No. 4 overall. His strong performance led to a peak rating of 87 during the season, and he set a rookie record for 3-pointers made, earning a 94 rating in that category. The Hornets have restructured their roster, trading LaMelo Ball, potentially affecting Knueppel's opportunities as he aims to step up as a secondary scoring option.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
Key Details
  • •Knueppel ranks No. 66 in NBA 2K27 with an overall rating of 84.
  • •Averaged 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game.
  • •Set rookie record for most 3-pointers made in a season.
  • •Hornets traded LaMelo Ball, changing the team dynamic.
  • •Knueppel's peak rating reached 87 during his rookie season.
Latest Updates
  • 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Kon Knueppel has NBA 2K27 rating revealed after stellar rookie season
What they're saying
"

Former Duke star Kon Knueppel has cracked NBA 2K27’s top 100 players after a stellar rookie season with the Charlotte Hornets.

Related Teams & Leagues
Charlotte HornetsMinnesota TimberwolvesNBABasketball

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days