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NBA / Rookies

Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel Shine in Rookie Showdown

In a highly anticipated matchup, rookies Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks and Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets, former Duke University teammates, delivered a night of unforgettable basketball. Flagg set a new NBA record for most po...

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Jan 31, 2026 20:01 Knueppel, Hornets overcome Flagg, Mavs in rookie showdown

NBA / Rookies