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Hornets' Kon Knueppel Suffers Injury in Season Debut

Hornets' Kon Knueppel Suffers Injury in Season Debut
World Sports · 02:05:00 - Friday, 6 November 2026

Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel suffered a significant injury during his long-awaited season debut, dealing a crushing blow to the team's plans. The 2026 first-round pick, wearing number 7, was photographed in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 12, 2026, before the injury occurred. Details on the nature and severity of the injury were not immediately disclosed.

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