Kon Knueppel injury update: Hornets rookie exits with ankle injury
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James H. Williams, USA TODAY December 27, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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Kon Knueppel did not return to the Charlotte Hornets' 120-105 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday after suffering an injury.
The fourth overall pick suffered a right ankle sprain, according to the Hornets. Knueppel had jumped to try and block a shot under the basket before landing awkwardly on his ankle.
Hornets head coach Charles Lee said that Knueppel's X-ray results were negative, according to Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer.
Kon Knueppel suffered a "right ankle injury" and will not return tonight, team says. https://t.co/PP9Dyjv5Zl pic.twitter.com/vcH59TIVFf
— r/CharlotteHornets (@HornetsReddit) December 27, 2025
Kon Knueppel stats
Knueppel had 16 points and three rebounds in 15 minutes of play on Friday. The rookie has averaged 19.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 30 games played.
When do the Charlotte Hornets play next?
The Hornets host the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. ET. Knueppel’s status for the game has not been disclosed.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kon Knueppel injury update, what we know about Hornets rookie's status
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