Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel will miss at least four games after reaggraving a left hamstring injury during Wednesday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets. The strain is the same one he suffered during the offseason, causing him to miss the entire preseason and the first eight games of the regular season. Knueppel reinjured the muscle while dribbling upcourt with 6:21 remaining in the first quarter.
After losing the ball out of bounds, he grimaced and favored his left leg before exiting the game. Charlotte, who have lost six straight, also announced that guard Dennis Schroder suffered a left hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in two weeks. Knueppel, a rookie standout, led the league in 3-pointers last season and finished second in Rookie of the Year voting behind Cooper Flagg.
His absence is a significant blow to a team seeking to build around his scoring ability. The Hornets will look to Schroder's return in two weeks to help stabilize the lineup during Knueppel's extended recovery.
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