Hornets' Kon Knueppel sidelined by hamstring injury before season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets will miss several games due to a hamstring injury. This injury may keep him out for all of the preseason and potentially some of the regular season. His absence opens opportunities for teammates such as Christian Anderson, Grayson Allen, Liam McNeely, and Buddy Hield to gain more playing time. Knueppel previously missed only one game last year, highlighting his durability.
- •Knueppel suffers hamstring injury before training camp
- •He could miss entire preseason and start of the season
- •Hornets evaluate other players in his absence
- •Grant Williams also sidelined with injury
- •Buddy Hield gains role due to Knueppel's injury
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"Tough break for Knueppel, but hopefully, he’ll be back soon.
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