Kon Knueppel’s Return Ends After Six Minutes With Left-Leg Injury

Charlotte loses Knueppel after six minutes in return

Kon Knueppel’s comeback from a preseason left hamstring injury lasted only six minutes before the Charlotte rookie left Thursday’s game with a left-leg injury, according to The Athletic’s NBA live coverage.

The injury appeared to re-aggravate the hamstring issue that had sidelined Knueppel. Charlotte coach Charles Lee said Knueppel would be re-evaluated after the team returned home, but no further diagnosis or timetable was reported.

Knueppel’s setback came as the Magic faced the Suns in Phoenix. The broader Thursday slate also included Golden State’s 120-100 victory over Miami, the Warriors’ sixth consecutive win after opening the season 0-3, but Knueppel’s early exit was the clearest new injury development in the available coverage.

The report did not provide additional details about Knueppel’s availability for Charlotte’s next game.