Overview
- The Hornets officially assigned Kon Knueppel to the Greensboro Swarm for a practice session, a move the team announced on Thursday and described as part of his rehabilitation.
- Coach Charles Lee said there is no firm return timeline and emphasized the team will reassess Knueppel’s status after the current road trip.
- Team reports said the Swarm workout went well and Knueppel responded positively the next day, but the Hornets have not issued medical clearance for game action.
- ESPN’s injury report lists an unconfirmed estimated return date of November 2, which the Hornets have not confirmed and framed only as a media estimate.
- Knueppel was a breakout rookie who led the league in three-pointers and his return would ease Charlotte’s dependence on Brandon Miller for scoring after offseason trades of LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges.