Kon Knueppel's latest injury setback could be crushing blow for Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets' rough start to the NBA season got worse with Kon Knueppel's latest injury update. Here are more details on when he could return
The NBA season began poorly for the Charlotte Hornets, and it has only gotten worse for the team as Kon Knueppel is expected to miss a significant amount of action following a recurrence of his left hamstring injury that sidelined him for the initial eight games of the 2026-27 season. The setback was especially unfortunate, occurring just six minutes into his season debut for the Hornets.
The team had eagerly anticipated Knueppel's return after he led the NBA in 3-pointers and finished second in Rookie of the Year voting. However, team officials have confirmed that Knueppel will not return to the court soon to assist the Hornets, a team currently experiencing a challenging period.
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