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Hornets assign Kon Knueppel to G League for injury rehabilitation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 7:40 PM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Hornets assign Kon Knueppel to G League for injury rehabilitation

Summary

The Charlotte Hornets announced that Kon Knueppel has been assigned to their G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm, indicating progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury sustained during the offseason. Knueppel, last year’s No. 3 overall draft pick, has not played this season as the Hornets started 3-2. The team recently traded LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges while acquiring veterans like Naz Reid and Dennis Schroder. Knueppel's return could bolster the Hornets' lineup as they adjust to recent changes.

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Status Watch

•Kon Knueppel assigned to Greensboro Swarm for practice
•He has missed the start of the 2026-27 season due to injury
•Hornets currently have a 3-2 record this season
•Team underwent major changes, trading LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges
•Knueppel averaged 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds last season

Latest Updates

7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Kon Knueppel takes big step in hamstring injury return

What they're saying

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The Charlotte Hornets have been without last year’s star rookie Kon Knueppel to start the 2026-27 season following a hamstring injury he sustained in the offseason. However, if Thursday is any indication, he might be getting nearer to a return to the court and the Hornets lineup. The Hornets announced that Kon Knueppel had been assigned to their G […] The post Kon Knueppel takes big step in hamstring injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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