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Kon Knueppel Hamstring Injury Threatens Hornets' Season Opener

Kon Knueppel Hamstring Injury Threatens Hornets' Season Opener

Charlotte rookie Kon Knueppel is dealing with a left hamstring injury and could miss the start of the season, with reevaluation expected before the October 21 opener. Grant Williams will miss the entire preseason and is also scheduled for reevaluation in the first week of the regular season, further complicating Charlotte's early rotation.

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Updated Sep 26, 2026