The Charlotte Hornets have had an uneven 2025-26 campaign. However, Kon Knueppel has given the team plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future. After rolling his ankle against the Orlando Magic, though, the worst thing that could happen has become possible.
Knueppel has not just been the Hornets' best player this season, but he has also looked like a solid foundational player and culture-setter. Sadly, he had to leave their Friday battle against the Magic after stepping on Desmond Bane's foot as he landed after contesting the Magic swingman's shot inside the paint.
Charlotte has yet to provide a more detailed update on Knueppel.