Kon Knueppel (CHA): Out
Knueppel will miss the preseason after suffering a left hamstring injury during an offseason workout, the Hornets announced Friday.
Rimside Brief
The Charlotte Hornets sit at 44–38, ninth in the Eastern Conference and ninth in the league’s power rankings, with a net rating of +4.8. They entered the preseason on a one‑game winning streak and have gone 6–4 in their last ten contests.
Guard Kon Knueppel, jersey #7, will miss the preseason after a left‑hamstring strain. He posted 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists while shooting 47.5% over 81 games last season, making him a key scoring and play‑making option. His projected return date is October 21, 2026, so the Hornets will need to rely on other backcourt players while they adjust their early‑season rotations.
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