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Hornets List Kon Knueppel Day-to-Day With Ankle Sprain, Rule Him Out vs Bucks

The team is taking a cautious, day-to-day approach to his right ankle sprain to protect a breakout rookie season.

Overview

  • Postgame X-rays showed no structural damage to his right ankle, and he was seen walking without a boot or crutches over the weekend.
  • Coach Charles Lee said Knueppel is making daily progress in rehab and will be evaluated each day without a set return date.
  • Lee indicated guards Tre Mann and Josh Green could see increased minutes while Knueppel sits.
  • Knueppel has averaged 19.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists on 42% three-point shooting through 31 games, ranking second among rookies in scoring.
  • For the Bucks game, Charlotte also ruled out Grant Williams, Ryan Kalkbrenner and Mason Plumlee, with Sion James listed as questionable.