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| HT/WT: 6-6, 215 lbs |
| Birthplace: Milwaukee, WI |
| Age: 21 |
| School: Duke |
| Experience: 1 |
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1:45NBA Offseason Grades: Charlotte Hornets
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1:58Expectations for the Post-LaMelo Hornets
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1:43What Naz Reid Brings to the Hornets
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0:46Geico Feel Good Moments: Kon Knueppel Sets Hornets' 3-Point Franchise Record
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0:29Geico Feel Good Moments: Kon Knueppel Reaches 250 Threes In A Season
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0:40Feel Good Moments: Kon Knueppel Breaks Rookie Record For Most Made Threes
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1:44Bold, Big & Bonkers: Bonkers NBA Future
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0:49Highlights: Celtics at Hornets (11/6)
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1:43How Will Edwards Injury Impact The Timberwolves
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1:21Timberwolves Don't Improve Stock After LaMelo Ball Move
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1:54Moves Lakers Can Make to Become Title Contenders
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12:09Biggest Questions for NBA's Eastern Conference
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1:10Hornets: What's the Post-LaMelo Ball Plan?
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8:51Miles Bridges Traded to the Suns
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0:48Breaking: Hornets Trade Miles Bridges to the Suns
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1:47Should the Raptors Trade for Ja Morant?
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2026 Stats
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PPG
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FG%
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| Regular Season | 6.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Top Kon Knueppel News
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Out with hamstring strain
Knueppel (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Knueppel re-aggravated his left hamstring strain in his season debut Wednesday against Brooklyn. The Hornets haven't yet indicated the sharpshooter is facing a multi-week absence, but they'll likely proceed with caution. Grayson Allen is back in the mix as a high-end fantasy streaming option for as long as Knueppel is out.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Won't return Wednesday
Knueppel exited Wednesday's game against the Nets after experiencing soreness in his left leg, and he will not return, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
This is the same leg that delayed Knueppel's season debut, but for now the team is calling it a leg injury rather than specifically citing his hamstring. Still, it's concerning that he seemingly suffered a non-contact injury after just six minutes of play. For now, Knueppel should be considered questionable for Friday's meeting with the Celtics.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Exits to locker room
Knueppel (hamstring) exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Wednesday's game against the Nets, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Knueppel was cleared to make his season debut Wednesday after dealing with a left hamstring strain. However, he limped back to the locker room midway through the opening quarter and can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Cleared to play
Knueppel (hamstring) is available for Wednesday against the Nets.
The second-year star forward will shed his probable tag to make his long-awaited season debut. With this being his first game back, the Hornets may ease him back into action. Sion James will almost certainly move to the bench with this news.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Expected to play Wednesday
Knueppel (hamstring) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Knueppel hasn't played this season, though it appears he will make his 2026-27 campaign debut versus Brooklyn. It may take him a few games to ramp up. However, Knueppel's return, even in a limited capacity, will presumably send Sion James back to the bench.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Out against Detroit
Knueppel (hamstring) is listed as out for Monday's game versus the Pistons.
Knueppel is still dealing with a left hamstring injury. While he is moving in the right direction, he will remain out for Monday's meeting with Detroit. For now, Knueppel should be considered week-to-week. Coby White (calf) is off the injury report, so his return will help lessen the blow, even if he plays limited minutes.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Third-year option picked up
The Hornets exercised Knueppel's (hamstring) third-year team option on Sunday.
Knueppel has yet to play in 2026-27 while dealing with a left hamstring injury, but it's clear he's one of Charlotte's foundational pieces going forward. Across 81 games (80 starts) as a rookie, Knueppel averaged 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 3.4 three-pointers in 31.5 minutes, helping him finish second in Rookie of the Year voting.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Remains out for Friday
Knueppel (hamstring) was recalled from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Friday. He remains out for Friday's contest against the Wizards.
Knueppel was able to log a practice with the Swarm on Thursday. While there's been no official update on his progress, it's safe to assume he's at least trending in the right direction. A timetable for his return has yet to be announced.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Practicing in G League
Knueppel (hamstring) will practice with the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Thursday, the Hornets announced.
Although the second-year sharpshooter hasn't been given an official timetable, this suggests that he's progressing toward a return. Knueppel will almost certainly be recalled shortly after practice, though an update on his progress may not be given immediately.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: No timeline for return
Knueppel (hamstring) is without a timetable for a return, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Knueppel has yet to take the floor this season while on the mend from a left hamstring strain, and at this point in time, the team isn't ready to commit to a return date. Coach Charles Lee stated before Monday's game against Washington that he could have more clarity on the plan for Knueppel following the two-game road trip, which wraps up Friday in Washington.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Ruled out for Monday
Knueppel (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards.
Knueppel will miss a third straight outing due to a left hamstring strain, with his next chance to play coming Wednesday at Detroit. The second-year swingman's continued absence will leave additional playing time available for the likes of Sion James and Grayson Allen.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Remains out Saturday
Knueppel (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Knueppel will miss a third consecutive contest due to a left hamstring strain. The second-year swingman has been ramping up toward a return, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Wizards.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Still out with hamstring strain
Knueppel (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Hawks.
The sharpshooter can be treated as day-to-day while he recovers from a preseason hamstring strain. With Knueppel sidelined, Grayson Allen should be rostered in the majority of fantasy formats as a high-end streaming option.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Ruled out for Wednesday
Knueppel (hamstring) has returned to individual on-court activity but won't play in Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Knueppel didn't play in the preseason and will miss Wednesday's regular-season opener due to a left hamstring injury. However, he's trending in the right direction and can be considered questionable for Friday's game against Atlanta. With the 21-year-old swingman sidelined, Sion James, Grayson Allen (knee) and Royce O'Neale are candidates to see an uptick in minutes.
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Hornets' Kon Knueppel: Ramping up toward return
Head coach Charles Lee said Sunday that Knueppel (hamstring) is still without a timetable for a return, though he's been ramping up and taking more contact in practice, Nick Carboni of WCNC Charlotte reports.
Knueppel missed the preseason with a left hamstring injury, though it's encouraging to see him ramping up his workload ahead of the regular season. Lee wouldn't comment on the second-year wing's status for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Nets, so he can be considered highly questionable until more information comes to light.
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