Hornets Deliver More Bad News on Kon Knueppel Ahead of Celtics Game

The Charlotte Hornets finally got Kon Knueppel back Wednesday night. Less than 24 hours later, they received more bad news about their second-year sharpshooter. Charlotte ruled out Knueppel for Friday’s NBA Cup matchup against the Boston Celtics at Spectrum Center, confirming another setback after his long-awaited season debut lasted less than six minutes. The Hornets listed Knueppel with a left hamstring strain in Thursday’s official injury report, the same designation that sidelined him for the first eight games of the season. The latest development leaves Charlotte facing more uncertainty surrounding one of its most important young players.