playKon Knueppel is helped off court after apparent injury (0:56)Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel is helped off the court and to the locker room after an apparent ankle injury. (0:56)ESPN News ServicesDec 26, 2025, 10:32 PM ETCharlotte Hornets rookie guard Kon Knueppel injured his right ankle late in the second quarter and did not return Friday night during a 120-105 win over the Orlando Magic.Hornets coach Charles Lee said X-rays on Knueppel’s ankle were negative and that Knueppel would be evaluated again when the team returns to Charlotte.The Hornets led 57-48 in the final seconds of the first half when Knueppel, who ranks second among NBA rookies in scoring and 3-point shooting, went up to defend a Desmond Bane drive to the basket and landed on Bane’s foot, twisting his ankle.Knueppel had scored 16 points, all in the first quarter, while making all four of his 3-point shots. He is averaging 19.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Kon Knueppel is helped off court after apparent injury (0:56)Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel is helped off the court and to the locker room after an apparent ankle injury. (0:56)
playKon Knueppel is helped off court after apparent injury (0:56)Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel is helped off the court and to the locker room after an apparent ankle injury. (0:56)ESPN News ServicesDec 26, 2025, 10:32 PM ETCharlotte Hornets rookie guard Kon Knueppel injured his right ankle late in the second quarter and did not return Friday night during a 120-105 win over the Orlando Magic.Hornets coach Charles Lee said X-rays on Knueppel’s ankle were negative and that Knueppel would be evaluated again when the team returns to Charlotte.The Hornets led 57-48 in the final seconds of the first half when Knueppel, who ranks second among NBA rookies in scoring and 3-point shooting, went up to defend a Desmond Bane drive to the basket and landed on Bane’s foot, twisting his ankle.Knueppel had scored 16 points, all in the first quarter, while making all four of his 3-point shots. He is averaging 19.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
playKon Knueppel is helped off court after apparent injury (0:56)Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel is helped off the court and to the locker room after an apparent ankle injury. (0:56)ESPN News ServicesDec 26, 2025, 10:32 PM ETCharlotte Hornets rookie guard Kon Knueppel injured his right ankle late in the second quarter and did not return Friday night during a 120-105 win over the Orlando Magic.Hornets coach Charles Lee said X-rays on Knueppel’s ankle were negative and that Knueppel would be evaluated again when the team returns to Charlotte.The Hornets led 57-48 in the final seconds of the first half when Knueppel, who ranks second among NBA rookies in scoring and 3-point shooting, went up to defend a Desmond Bane drive to the basket and landed on Bane’s foot, twisting his ankle.Knueppel had scored 16 points, all in the first quarter, while making all four of his 3-point shots. He is averaging 19.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
playKon Knueppel is helped off court after apparent injury (0:56)Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel is helped off the court and to the locker room after an apparent ankle injury. (0:56)ESPN News ServicesDec 26, 2025, 10:32 PM ETCharlotte Hornets rookie guard Kon Knueppel injured his right ankle late in the second quarter and did not return Friday night during a 120-105 win over the Orlando Magic.Hornets coach Charles Lee said X-rays on Knueppel’s ankle were negative and that Knueppel would be evaluated again when the team returns to Charlotte.The Hornets led 57-48 in the final seconds of the first half when Knueppel, who ranks second among NBA rookies in scoring and 3-point shooting, went up to defend a Desmond Bane drive to the basket and landed on Bane’s foot, twisting his ankle.Knueppel had scored 16 points, all in the first quarter, while making all four of his 3-point shots. He is averaging 19.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
playKon Knueppel is helped off court after apparent injury (0:56)Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel is helped off the court and to the locker room after an apparent ankle injury. (0:56)ESPN News ServicesDec 26, 2025, 10:32 PM ETCharlotte Hornets rookie guard Kon Knueppel injured his right ankle late in the second quarter and did not return Friday night during a 120-105 win over the Orlando Magic.Hornets coach Charles Lee said X-rays on Knueppel’s ankle were negative and that Knueppel would be evaluated again when the team returns to Charlotte.The Hornets led 57-48 in the final seconds of the first half when Knueppel, who ranks second among NBA rookies in scoring and 3-point shooting, went up to defend a Desmond Bane drive to the basket and landed on Bane’s foot, twisting his ankle.Knueppel had scored 16 points, all in the first quarter, while making all four of his 3-point shots. He is averaging 19.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
ESPN News ServicesDec 26, 2025, 10:32 PM ETCharlotte Hornets rookie guard Kon Knueppel injured his right ankle late in the second quarter and did not return Friday night during a 120-105 win over the Orlando Magic.Hornets coach Charles Lee said X-rays on Knueppel’s ankle were negative and that Knueppel would be evaluated again when the team returns to Charlotte.The Hornets led 57-48 in the final seconds of the first half when Knueppel, who ranks second among NBA rookies in scoring and 3-point shooting, went up to defend a Desmond Bane drive to the basket and landed on Bane’s foot, twisting his ankle.Knueppel had scored 16 points, all in the first quarter, while making all four of his 3-point shots. He is averaging 19.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Charlotte Hornets rookie guard Kon Knueppel injured his right ankle late in the second quarter and did not return Friday night during a 120-105 win over the Orlando Magic.
Hornets coach Charles Lee said X-rays on Knueppel’s ankle were negative and that Knueppel would be evaluated again when the team returns to Charlotte.
The Hornets led 57-48 in the final seconds of the first half when Knueppel, who ranks second among NBA rookies in scoring and 3-point shooting, went up to defend a Desmond Bane drive to the basket and landed on Bane’s foot, twisting his ankle.
Knueppel had scored 16 points, all in the first quarter, while making all four of his 3-point shots. He is averaging 19.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
Kon Knueppel is helped off court after apparent injury (0:56)Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel is helped off the court and to the locker room after an apparent ankle injury. (0:56)
Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel is helped off the court and to the locker room after an apparent ankle injury. (0:56)
playKon Knueppel is helped off court after apparent injury (0:56)Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel is helped off the court and to the locker room after an apparent ankle injury. (0:56)ESPN News ServicesDec 26, 2025, 10:32 PM ETCharlotte Hornets rookie guard Kon Knueppel injured his right ankle late in the second quarter and did not return Friday night during a 120-105 win over the Orlando Magic.Hornets coach Charles Lee said X-rays on Knueppel’s ankle were negative and that Knueppel would be evaluated again when the team returns to Charlotte.The Hornets led 57-48 in the final seconds of the first half when Knueppel, who ranks second among NBA rookies in scoring and 3-point shooting, went up to defend a Desmond Bane drive to the basket and landed on Bane’s foot, twisting his ankle.Knueppel had scored 16 points, all in the first quarter, while making all four of his 3-point shots. He is averaging 19.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
playKon Knueppel is helped off court after apparent injury (0:56)Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel is helped off the court and to the locker room after an apparent ankle injury. (0:56)ESPN News ServicesDec 26, 2025, 10:32 PM ETCharlotte Hornets rookie guard Kon Knueppel injured his right ankle late in the second quarter and did not return Friday night during a 120-105 win over the Orlando Magic.Hornets coach Charles Lee said X-rays on Knueppel’s ankle were negative and that Knueppel would be evaluated again when the team returns to Charlotte.The Hornets led 57-48 in the final seconds of the first half when Knueppel, who ranks second among NBA rookies in scoring and 3-point shooting, went up to defend a Desmond Bane drive to the basket and landed on Bane’s foot, twisting his ankle.Knueppel had scored 16 points, all in the first quarter, while making all four of his 3-point shots. He is averaging 19.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.