Hornets keep rookie Kon Knueppel out vs. Heat
Charlotte Hornets have ruled rookie guard Kon Knueppel out of the October 24 game against the Miami Heat after a left hamstring strain, extending his absence into the team’s third regular‑season game.
Key points
- Knueppel is listed as out for the October 24 game vs. Miami Heat due to a left hamstring strain.
- He had resumed individual on‑court activities earlier in the week but has not returned to the lineup.
- The injury keeps him out of the season opener against Brooklyn and the Friday game against Atlanta.
- No timeline has been given for his return to full team activities or game action.
- The Hornets will continue to evaluate his recovery while he remains on the injury list.
Hornets Rule Out Kon Knueppel for Oct. 24 Game vs. Heat
The Charlotte Hornets have listed rookie guard Kon Knueppel as out for the October 24 matchup against the Miami Heat, citing a left hamstring strain on the NBA’s official injury report.
The designation confirms that Knueppel will not be available for game‑time decisions in that contest.
The Hornets announced earlier in the week that Knueppel had resumed individual on‑court activities, but the progress has not yet translated into a return to the lineup.
This ruling extends Knueppel’s absence into Charlotte’s third regular‑season game.
Knueppel also missed the season opener against the Brooklyn Nets and the team’s Friday game versus the Atlanta Hawks.
The team has not provided a timeline for when Knueppel might return to full team activities or game action.
Charlotte will continue to evaluate his recovery while he remains on the injury list.
Your questions, answered
Why is Kon Knueppel out of the game vs. Heat?
He is out because of a left hamstring strain listed on the NBA’s official injury report.
When will Kon Knueppel return to the Hornets lineup?
The Hornets have not provided a timeline for his return.
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