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Knueppel Breaks NBA Rookie 3-Point Record

Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel has broken the NBA record for most 3-pointers made by a rookie in a single season, surpassing Keegan Murray's previous mark.

Knueppel tied Murray's record of 206 3-pointers with his fifth make of the game during a fast break on February 27, 2026. The Hornets rookie shot 5-for-8 from beyond the arc in the first half but missed a contested turnaround at the buzzer that would have broken the record before halftime.

The previous record was set by Sacramento Kings' Keegan Murray during the 2022-23 season. Knueppel's historic performance continues his impressive rookie campaign with the Hornets.