Kon Knueppel Return 'Right Around The Corner'

Kon Knueppel Return 'Right Around The Corner'

Kon Knueppel's return from a hamstring injury is "right around the corner," according to Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee. Knueppel suffered the injury during an offseason workout and has yet to appear for the Hornets this season. Knueppel is participating in 5-on-5 drills with increasing contact. Coby White made his return to the lineup from a calf injury in the team's 124-91 loss to the Pistons on Monday.

When Is Kon Knueppel Coming Back? Hornets Announce Major Injury Return News

The Charlotte Hornets announced a Kon Knueppel return update, as the young star is on the injury report, but will make his season debut soon.

Kon Knueppel Return Status Upgrade Ahead of Hornets Matchup

Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) during pregame warm ups against the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Daniel Benjamin, Editor

Hornets' Lee: Knueppel's Return 'Right Around The Corner'

Hornets wing Kon Knueppel suffered a left hamstring strain during an offseason workout and didn’t participate in the team’s training camp or preseason and will miss his eighth straight game on Monday against Detroit. However, last season’s Rookie of the Year runner-up went through his typical pregame routine ahead of Monday’s game, per Rod Boone (Twitter video link), and head coach Charles Lee said Knueppel’s return is “right around the corner,”…