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X-Rays Negative After Right Ankle Injury to Hornets Rookie Kon Knueppel

The rookie faces further testing in Charlotte with his status for Monday unclear.

Overview

  • Knueppel rolled his right ankle late in the first half after landing on Desmond Bane’s foot and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
  • Head coach Charles Lee said postgame that X-rays were negative and the team will reassess when it returns to Charlotte.
  • Charlotte defeated Orlando 120-105, getting seven double-figure scorers after Knueppel exited.
  • The No. 4 pick scored 16 points in the first quarter and went 4-for-4 from three before leaving.
  • Knueppel is averaging about 19.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists, recently became the fastest to 100 career threes, and his availability for Monday vs. Milwaukee is uncertain.