Kon Knueppel Injury Update
Kon Knueppel has a right ankle injury. He left the Hornets game against the Magic and did not return. X ray tests were negative which is a good sign for him.
He got hurt late in the second quarter in Orlando. He landed awkwardly on his right ankle while contesting a drive and turned it badly. He needed help to get back to the locker room.
Before the injury he was having a strong night. He scored 16 points in 15 minutes on very efficient shooting with four made threes plus a few rebounds and one assist. He has been one of the best rookies this season with averages near twenty points per game with solid rebounds and assists.
The Hornets quickly ruled him out for the rest of the game. Team updates described it as a right ankle injury without mentioning any fracture. Reports after the game said the X rays were negative which means no broken bone.
Right now the injury is treated as a sprain type issue. The team plans to evaluate him again after they return to Charlotte and see how the ankle responds to treatment and rest. His status for the next game against the Bucks will likely depend on how the swelling and pain look over the next one or two days.
From a short term view he should be considered day to day at this stage. There is no official timetable yet but the clean X ray result usually points to a soft tissue problem rather than a long absence. Fantasy updates list his next chance to play as the upcoming Bucks game if he can move well enough.
For the Hornets his absence shifts minutes to other perimeter players. Collin Sexton Sion James and Josh Green are the main names who can see more time while Knueppel sits. The team will miss his shooting gravity and spacing since he has already set a record for how fast he reached one hundred career three pointers.
If this turns into a typical moderate ankle sprain he may miss some games but stay on track for a return in the near future. For now the key points are simple. It is his right ankle there is no break on X ray and his next realistic return window starts with the Bucks matchup once the medical team clears him.
Disclaimer
This injury update is based on official team statements, postgame reports, and early medical evaluations. Injury statuses can change quickly depending on treatment, swelling, and pain response. Always refer to the Charlotte Hornets’ official injury report for final confirmation before games.
