Hornets guard Kon Knueppel is dealing with a strained left hamstring and is likely to miss the start of the 2026-27 NBA season, according to multiple reports. The injury affects his availability for the opening portion of the schedule, though the exact timetable for return is not specified.
Knueppel enters the next season coming off a strong rookie campaign. Yahoo Sports reports he finished second in NBA Rookie of the Year balloting last season and led the league in three-pointers made. The other outlet similarly focuses on the hamstring injury and the possibility that he will miss early games, without adding additional performance or procedural details beyond the injury itself.
Across the sources, the core agreement is that Knueppel’s left hamstring strain creates uncertainty around his early-season participation. The reporting does not conflict on the nature of the injury, but it varies in emphasis: one outlet highlights his recent achievements, while the other centers more directly on expected absence at the beginning of the season.
