Kon Knueppel (CHA): Day-To-Day

Kon Knueppel, the Hornets' starting guard who averaged 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists over 81 games this season, is listed as day‑to‑day after a left‑hamstring strain suffered in an offseason workout. The team said he will miss the upcoming preseason and is projected to be back around October 21.

Charlotte sits at 44‑38, ninth in the Eastern Conference and ninth in the league’s power rankings, with a net rating of +4.8. Losing Knueppel’s scoring and playmaking for the preseason removes a key piece of their offense, but the Hornets remain above .500 and will look to maintain their recent 6‑4 finish over the last ten games. Monitoring his recovery and how the rotation adjusts will be important as the regular season approaches.