Kon Knueppel to miss Friday’s Hornets-Celtics clash with ongoing hamstring injury

On Wednesday evening, the Charlotte Hornets continued their ugly start to the season with a tough road loss at the hands of the Brooklyn Nets. Things went from bad to worse in this one when shooting guard Kon Knueppel exited the lineup with an apparent hamstring injury. This game marked Knueppel’s first contest of the season after he missed the first several games with the same issue, and now, the team has gotten a rough update on his status moving forward. “Hornets say Kon Knueppel has a left hamstring strain and will miss Friday’s game against Boston.