Knueppel and Williams ruled out for preseason with hamstring injuries

Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams will miss all preseason and are expected to be reevaluated during the first week of the regular season. Knueppel's availability for the October 21 opener against Brooklyn remains uncertain, while conflicting reports about which hamstring is injured make the team's medical clarification important; Charlotte will need more shooting and creation from Buddy Hield, Brandon Miller, Coby White, and other perimeter players.