Kon Knueppel takes big step in hamstring injury return

The Charlotte Hornets have been without last year’s star rookie Kon Knueppel to start the 2026-27 season following a hamstring injury he sustained in the offseason. However, if Thursday is any indication, he might be getting nearer to a return to the court and the Hornets lineup. The Hornets announced that Kon Knueppel had been assigned to their G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm, for practice, suggesting that he is making progress in his potential injury return. NBA teams have frequently begun to use their G League affiliate to assign players going through injury rehab. The No.