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Charlotte Hornets Sign Kon Knueppel, Sion James to Multi-Year NBA Deals
The Charlotte Hornets have signed all four of their 2025 NBA draft picks, including Kon Knueppel, their No. 4 overall pick from Duke, who inked a four-year deal worth $45.49 million with the first two years guaranteed and team options for years three and four. Sion James, the 33rd overall pick and a versatile guard-forward out of Duke and Tulane, agreed to a four-year, $9.97 million contract fully guaranteed for the first two years under the NBA's second-round exception, giving the Hornets flexibility as he develops. Liam McNeeley, the 29th pick acquired from Phoenix, signed a four-year contract valued at approximately $14.19 million. The team also signed Ryan Kalkbrenner, their 34th pick from Creighton, though details on his contract remain undisclosed. These signings reflect the Hornets' commitment to securing their promising young talent as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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