Hornets' Kon Knueppel to make season debut Wednesday vs. Nets following hamstring injury
Knueppel missed the preseason and the Hornets' first eight games with a strained left hamstring.
Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel is set to make his season debut against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday after recovering from a left hamstring injury sustained during offseason activities. The 21-year-old, who was initially listed as probable before being upgraded to certain hours before tip-off, has missed the start of the season due to his injury, sitting out all preseason games and the team's first eight regular-season contests.
Knueppel, who was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2025, averaged 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists during his rookie season, shooting 43% from three-point range. The Hornets, currently 3-5, are looking to bounce back from a four-game losing streak with Knueppel's return.
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