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Hornets rule out Knueppel, White for opener

The Hornets will be without guards Kon Knueppel and Coby White as well as veteran forward Grant Williams as they open their season Wednesday at Brooklyn.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 9:17 PM
Hornets rule out Knueppel, White for opener
Key Things to Know
  • Kon Knueppel, Coby White, and Grant Williams are ruled out for the Hornets' season opener against Brooklyn.
  • Knueppel missed the entire preseason with a left hamstring injury.
  • White suffered a left calf strain during training camp on October 5.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Charlotte Hornets will be without guards Kon Knueppel and Coby White, along with forward Grant Williams, for Wednesday's season opener against the Brooklyn Nets. Knueppel missed the preseason with a left hamstring injury, while White has been sidelined since October 5 with a calf strain. Williams was also ruled out with a right hamstring issue, though the team noted all three have resumed individual on-court work.

Charlotte enters the season leaning on Knueppel and White after trading away LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Knueppel led the league as a rookie with 273 3-pointers, and White re-signed on a three-year, $74 million contract following a strong finish last season.

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