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Hornets Notes: Injuries, Miller, Knueppel, Williams, Offseason

The Hornets’ already-troubling injury situation got even worse Friday night when Brandon Miller had to leave the game against Boston in the second quarter with right groin soreness. Miller joins a lengthy injured list that already includes Kon Knueppel (left…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 11:03 PM
Hornets Notes: Injuries, Miller, Knueppel, Williams, Offseason
Key Things to Know
  • Brandon Miller left Friday's game against Boston early due to right groin soreness and will undergo evaluation.
  • Kon Knueppel suffered a recurrent left hamstring strain, leaving his recovery timeline currently undetermined.
  • Grant Williams participated in contact practice with Charlotte's G League affiliate and could return within a week.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller exited Friday's game against Boston in the second quarter with right groin soreness, adding to the team's growing list of injuries. Head coach Charles Lee confirmed that Miller will be evaluated over the weekend to determine the severity of the issue, joining injured teammates Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams, Moussa Diabate, and Dennis Schröder on the sidelines.

Knueppel re-aggravated a left hamstring strain during his season debut on Wednesday, though Lee defended the medical staff's clearance process. Meanwhile, Williams practiced with the Hornets' G League affiliate on Thursday and could return within a week. Following multiple injuries dating back to September workouts, Lee stated the franchise plans to evaluate and potentially alter its offseason training routines.

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