Kon Knueppel out at least four weeks with hamstring strain
Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel will miss at least four weeks after re-aggravating a left hamstring injury, Hoops Rumors reported.
Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets will be out for at least four weeks with a left hamstring strain. Dennis Schroder will miss at least two weeks with the same injury, while Brandon Miller sits out Monday’s game against the Cavaliers with a right hip strain.
Key takeaways
- Kon Knueppel will miss at least four weeks with a left hamstring strain
- Dennis Schroder will miss at least two weeks with a left hamstring injury
- Brandon Miller will miss Monday’s game against the Cavaliers with a right hip strain
Kon Knueppel and Dennis Schroder of the Charlotte Hornets are both out multiple weeks with left hamstring strains, the team announced on November 8, 2026. Knueppel will miss at least four weeks and be re-evaluated after that time, while Schroder will miss at least two weeks before being re-evaluated. The injuries deepen Charlotte’s offensive struggles after a difficult start to the 2026/27 season.
Knueppel’s injury timeline
Knueppel missed games while working back from a hamstring injury suffered in the preseason. He returned for the Hornets’ game against the Brooklyn Nets on November 4 but played just under six minutes before re-aggravating the injury. He missed the following matchup against the Boston Celtics and was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain.
Schroder’s injury timeline
Schroder started games for the Hornets as Coby White worked his way back from his own calf strain. Schroder came off the bench for games once White returned, then missed Friday’s game against the Celtics. He will miss at least two weeks with his left hamstring injury before being re-evaluated.
Brandon Miller also sidelined
Brandon Miller will miss Monday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers after being diagnosed with a right hip strain, according to Hornets reporter Rod Boone.
Hornets offensive struggles
The Hornets have struggled to get their offense off the ground to start this season. After a strong offensive 2025/26 season, Charlotte has been the worst offense in the league this season.
Recent results and what happens next
The Hornets’ game against the Boston Celtics on November 6 ended in a 119-80 loss at Charlotte. Charlotte’s next fixture is Monday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Knueppel will be re-evaluated after four weeks, Schroder will be re-evaluated after at least two weeks, and Miller will miss Monday’s game against the Cavaliers.
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