{
  "id": 18217964,
  "title": "Hornets Get Major Kon Knueppel Boost After Eight-Game Absence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/hornets-get-major-kon-knueppel-boost-after-eight-game-absence",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T00:59:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nba/hornets-get-major-kon-knueppel-boost-after-eight-game-absence-12667121"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Charlotte Hornets are set to welcome back second-year star Kon Knueppel, who has been sidelined by a left hamstring strain for the team's first eight games of the 2026-27 season. Knueppel, a 21-year-old former Duke standout, suffered the injury during offseason workouts in September and was initially listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. His return provides a significant boost to the Hornets, who have struggled to generate consistent offense, currently standing at a 3-5 record following a loss to the Detroit Pistons. Knueppel, who had a historic rookie season last year with 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, averages 42.5% from three-point range, and made 273 3-pointers, becoming the first rookie in NBA history to lead the league in total 3-pointers made.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}