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Southeast Notes: Knueppel, Davis, Flemings, Thompson

Kon Knueppel has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain, according to the Hornets, who announced (via Twitter) that the sharpshooting wing has been ruled out of Friday’s game vs. Boston. The team didn’t provide a timeline for Knueppel’s return.…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 1:08 AM
Southeast Notes: Knueppel, Davis, Flemings, Thompson
Key Things to Know
  • Kon Knueppel has been ruled out of Friday's game against Boston due to a left hamstring strain.
  • The Hornets have not yet provided an official timeline for Knueppel's return to action.
  • Knueppel had just made his season debut Wednesday after missing eight games with a previous hamstring injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Charlotte Hornets wing Kon Knueppel has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and ruled out of Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. Knueppel exited Wednesday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets after just six minutes of action, having made his season debut after missing training camp, preseason, and the first eight regular-season games with a prior hamstring issue. The team has not established a timeline for his return.

In additional injury news for Charlotte, starting center Moussa Diabate is listed as questionable due to right quadriceps tendinopathy. Veteran guard Dennis Schröder is also considered questionable for Friday's matchup against Boston due to left thigh soreness.

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