The Charlotte Hornets are getting healthier as Coby White made his season debut on Monday night against the Detroit Pistons. Shooting guard Kon Knueppel's return is "right around the corner," according to head coach Charles Lee, though no exact date was provided. Both White (calf) and Knueppel (hamstring) were injured during offseason workouts and missed the start of the season. White, who became the starting point guard after the trade of La Melo Ball, will be on a minutes restriction for the next few games. Dennis Schroder has been starting alongside him.
Knueppel, who led the NBA in 3-pointers last season and finished as runner-up to Cooper Flagg for Rookie of the Year, has been participating in 5-on-5 drills. The team has begun adding contact drills with him, and he is expected to take over Sion James' spot in the starting lineup upon his return. Knueppel averaged 18.5 points and 5.3 rebounds last season. After Monday's game, the Hornets face the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday and host the Boston Celtics on Thursday.
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