Hoop DossierKon Knueppel
Charlotte Hornets · Guard · 6′6″ 215 lb · age 21 · Duke · 2nd season
Season averages appear after his first game.
Availability
Tonight vs WASOut ESPN ·
Reported Oct 25: Knueppel (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards.
Official injury report: Out
Lineups not confirmed yet
Teammates out
Recent changes
- Oct 22AvailabilityOut
- Oct 21AvailabilityDay-to-day
What's being said
44 items · 8 sources this season- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Knueppel (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards.
- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · around the league
The Hornets are 2-1 despite many injuries. Kon Knueppel and Coby White are hurt, among others. No injury details were given.
“Are the Miami Heat Already in PANIC Mode After NIGHTMARE Start? Golden State Warriors LOOK Helpless” at 5:26 · listen ↗
also reported by ESPN
- Podcast Locked On Hornets · 3 points ·
- Charlotte was without Coby White and Kon Knueppel for this game. at 5:35
- Grant Williams is injured, along with Kon Knueppel and Coby White. The host says the team's depth cannot cover all three being out at once. at 29:00
- The host calls this a prove-it year: Naz Reid as a starting-level player, Brandon Miller as worth his contract, Kon Knueppel as not a one-hit wonder, and Coby White as a starter. at 28:41
“Hornets have HISTORIC Loss | Brandon Miller STRUGGLES | Should We PANIC?” · listen ↗
- X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report ·
Injuries 10/23 CHI: Josh Giddey - Probable Dailyn Swain - Questionable Tobe Awaka - Probable Zach Collins - Probable Nic Claxton - Out MIL: None ATL: Henri Veesaar - Out Mouhamed Gueye - Out CHA: Grant Williams - Out Coby White - Out Kon Knueppel - Out DAL: Caleb Martin -
- Podcast The Old Man and the Three · 5 points ·
- The host says Kon Knueppel is working through health issues and will be back on the court soon. No injury or timeline is specified. at 23:07
- Kon Knueppel (quoted): Knueppel says being injured and unable to be out on the court has been tough. at 23:45
- Kon Knueppel (quoted): While injured, Knueppel is trying to lead off the court. He says he is currently assigned one teammate each game to watch film with. at 23:56
- Knueppel says that last season he was somewhere around the top five in total distance covered, and that conditioning matters for how the team wants to play. at 33:09
- Background from last season: Knueppel says Brandon Miller got hurt in the second game, and the coach then told Knueppel he would start. at 31:52
“Kon Is Ready To Help Lead The Hornets In Year 2” · listen ↗
- Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Relayed report · around the league
Kon Knueppel being hurt cuts into Charlotte's offensive weapons. Naz Reid is now with the Hornets.
“2026-27 NBA Awards Predictions AND Wild Card Picks” at 50:09 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Hornets · 4 points ·
- Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller (reported): A host says Knueppel and Brandon Miller are publicly talking about the playoffs, and that playoff aims can mean rookies don't get early minutes. at 10:03
- Another reason Anderson played, per the host: beyond the backcourt injuries to White and Knueppel, he is further along in processing, and the host thinks Charles Lee values IQ right now. at 18:23
- Hornets PR (reported): Hornets PR's injury report for the Hawks game: Kylan Boswell is out (right knee surgery), and Kon Knueppel, Coby White and Grant Williams are all out. at 37:15
- Doug Branson: With the Hawks game out, Knueppel will have missed more games before game three than he did all of last season. The host calls Knueppel and White 40% of the starting lineup. at 37:40
“Rookie Runs LIMITED | Christian Anderson STRUGGLES | Depth FUELS Win” · listen ↗
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Knueppel (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Hawks.
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Knueppel (hamstring) has returned to individual on-court activity but won't play in Wednesday's game against the Nets.
- X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report ·
Injuries 10/21 ATL: Henri Veesaar - Out Mouhamed Gueye - Out ORL: Anthony Black - Out Jonathan Isaac - Out Noah Penda - Out MIL: Nate Ament - Probable WAS: AJ Dybantsa - Out Tristan Vukcevic - Out CHA: Grant Williams - Out Coby White - Out Kon Knueppel - Out BKN: None CHI:
- Podcast Locked On Hornets · 8 points ·
- Hornets PR (reported): Hornets PR injury update: Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams (right hamstring) and Coby White have all returned to individual on-court activity as they rehab. at 3:26
- Hornets PR (reported): Per Hornets PR, all three (Knueppel, Williams, White) will be listed as out for the season opener at Brooklyn as they continue their return-to-play plans, with more updates to come as appropriate. at 3:41
- Nata Edwards: Nada predicts Kon Knueppel won't be out as long as many think and says "I think" he could be back as early as Friday. at 4:48
- The host isn't worried about Kon Knueppel and feels he'll be back sooner rather than later. at 6:52
- Nata Edwards: Nada predicts Kon Knueppel should be ready for Atlanta, or for Miami if not, and at worst comes back at some point during the homestand. at 7:37
- The host corrects himself: the players are in individual drills, not team drills. He suggests Kon Knueppel may need team drills before returning to regular-season games. at 8:20
- Walker Mehl: Walker notes that the low year three of Miller's deal is when Kon Knueppel will be eligible to get paid on his rookie extension. at 20:37
- Nata Edwards: Nada says "we know" Kon Knueppel is going to be "the man" for the franchise. at 21:29
“Kon and Coby are OUT!! | What Does it MEAN? | What Can We EXPECT” · listen ↗
- Podcast Gil's Arena host · Opinion · around the league partly checked episode
Boogie called Conk and Kon Knueppel the best shooter in the league right now and expects him to keep improving.
“GIL'S ARENA NBA FANTASY DRAFT WITH $100K ON THE LINE ! Part 2” at 48:09 · listen ↗
- Podcast The Mismatch host · Analysis · around the league
Host analysis: the extension is a clear commitment that Charlotte is building around Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel.
“Gearing Up for the Best Regular Season Ever” at 4:16 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Hornets · 4 points ·
- Sam Farber says Miller and Kon Knueppel are the holdovers in a reconstituted core. Coby White and Naz Reid were brought in and are now a big part of it. at 21:24
- Sam Farber (reported): Sam Farber says Knueppel had a really good full summer and the team was together a lot. at 25:51
- Kon Knueppel, Coby White and Grant Williams were not seen during training camp and preseason because of injuries. Other players were also hurt. at 24:35
- Sam Farber recalls that Kon Knueppel was not a locked-in starter on day one last season. Miller's injury in Philadelphia made him a permanent starter. at 40:09
“Hornets LOCK UP Brandon Miller 💰 | Sam Farber HYPES Kon Knueppel's Bigger Role | Nets Opener PREVIEW” · listen ↗
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Head coach Charles Lee said Sunday that Knueppel (hamstring) is still without a timetable for a return, though he's been ramping up and taking more contact in practice, Nick Carboni of WCNC Charlotte reports.
- Podcast Locked On Hornets · 2 points ·
- Walker Mehl: Sion James is starting because Kon Knueppel is not playing. at 4:00
- Walker Mehl: The Hornets use a lot of "hit-under" screening actions. Kon Knueppel was very good at them, and the host thinks the team wants Liam McNeeley to get shots off them. at 14:15
“Hornets Preseason is OVER! | Rookies NAIL Dress Rehearsal!! 😤| Tidjane Salaun OVER Pat Connaughton??” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Hornets · 2 points ·
- Kon Knueppel and Coby White were not available, and the host says the team really missed them. No reason for their absence is stated in the cited text. at 12:33
- NBA GM survey (reported): In the GM survey, Kon Knueppel received 3% for best pure shooter, behind Stephen Curry's 97%. at 30:16
“Hornets LEARN Hard Lessons 😬 | Brandon Miller's Extension Clock TICKS | Hannes Falling Behind?!” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Hornets · 4 points ·
- Nata Edwards: Edwards opposes pushing Miller into restricted free agency. He wants the deal done to build fan goodwill, noting the next extension discussion, Kon Knueppel's, is two years away. at 9:40
- unspecified ('they') (reported): Kon Knueppel: the host hopes he suits up for the October 21 opener at Brooklyn. The 'he's gonna sit' wording is unclear. The host says 'they've said he's trending positively' without naming the source. at 15:17
- Nata Edwards: Edwards expects Kon Knueppel to play on opening night. The host agrees: 'big chance, I think.' at 15:33
- Nata Edwards: Edwards's read of the offense from Sunday's game: Naz Reid punishes switches. From there Miller gets one-on-ones, or the ball moves around the perimeter for threes from Kon Knueppel, Royce O'Neale or Grayson Allen. at 20:57
“Brandon Miller CONTRACT Value | Kon and Coby INJURY Updates | Hornets Ex-Files” · listen ↗
- Podcast Doug Branson, Locked On Hornets · Opinion ·
In the host's view, the Hornets need star-level play from both Miller and Kon Knueppel for most of the season to be considered for any postseason berth.
“Preseason Game 2 REACTION | Brandon Miller RETURNS | Depth SHINES through” at 6:06 · listen ↗
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson said Monday that he "doesn't know" whether Knueppel (hamstring) will be available for the team's regular-season opener against the Nets, Owen Watterson of SI.com reports.
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Game log
● = started2025-26 season (last season) · 83 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17 | @ORL L | 29 min | 11 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 14 | MIA W | 34 min | 6 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 12 | @NYK W | 31 min | 14 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 10 | DET L | 29 min | 10 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 7 | @BOS L | 35 min | 13 pts | 5 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 5 | @MIN W | 31 min | 11 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 3 | IND W | 30 min | 20 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 2 | PHX W | 33 min | 20 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 4 3PM |
| Mar 31 | @BKN W | 25 min | 8 pts | 7 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 29 | BOS L | 32 min | 13 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 28 | PHI L | 36 min | 11 pts | 11 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 26 | NYK W | 37 min | 26 pts | 11 reb | 8 ast | 6 3PM |
| Mar 24 | SAC W | 21 min | 14 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 4 3PM |
| Mar 21 | MEM W | 21 min | 9 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 19 | ORL W | 25 min | 17 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 4 3PM |
| Mar 17 | MIA W | 24 min | 22 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 14 | @SAS L | 32 min | 20 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 11 | @SAC W | 34 min | 24 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 5 3PM |
| Mar 10 | @POR W | 36 min | 15 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 4 3PM |
| Mar 8 | @PHX L | 30 min | 15 pts | 1 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 6 | MIA L | 34 min | 27 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 6 3PM |
| Mar 4 | @BOS W | 31 min | 20 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 4 3PM |
| Mar 3 | DAL W | 32 min | 13 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 28 | POR W | 29 min | 10 pts | 8 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 26 | @IND W | 31 min | 28 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 8 3PM |
| Feb 24 | @CHI W | 23 min | 21 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 22 | @WAS W | 28 min | 28 pts | 7 reb | 4 ast | 5 3PM |
| Feb 20 | CLE L | 37 min | 33 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 7 3PM |
| Feb 19 | HOU L | 31 min | 15 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 11 | ATL W | 30 min | 18 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 4 3PM |
| Feb 9 | DET L | 34 min | 20 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 5 3PM |
| Feb 7 | @ATL W | 36 min | 23 pts | 8 reb | 4 ast | 6 3PM |
| Feb 5 | @HOU W | 32 min | 24 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 2 | NOP W | 36 min | 17 pts | 9 reb | 2 ast | 4 3PM |
| Jan 31 | SAS W | 35 min | 13 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 29 | @DAL W | 36 min | 34 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 8 3PM |
| Jan 28 | @MEM W | 26 min | 10 pts | 1 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 26 | PHI W | 20 min | 12 pts | 8 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 24 | WAS W | 32 min | 16 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 22 | @ORL W | 28 min | 13 pts | 10 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 21 | CLE L | 31 min | 21 pts | 11 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 18 | @DEN W | 27 min | 14 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 17 | @GSW L | 29 min | 24 pts | 11 reb | 2 ast | 4 3PM |
| Jan 15 | @LAL W | 33 min | 19 pts | 7 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 12 | @LAC L | 35 min | 18 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 10 | @UTA W | 18 min | 12 pts | 0 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 8 | IND L | 29 min | 18 pts | 8 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 7 | TOR L | 33 min | 11 pts | 8 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 5 | @OKC W | 28 min | 23 pts | 5 reb | 5 ast | 5 3PM |
| Jan 3 | @CHI W | 33 min | 18 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 2 | @MIL L | 34 min | 26 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Dec 31 | GSW L | 32 min | 20 pts | 5 reb | 8 ast | 4 3PM |
| Dec 26 | @ORL W | 15 min | 16 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 4 3PM |
| Dec 23 | WAS W | 28 min | 19 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 5 3PM |
| Dec 22 | @CLE L | 31 min | 20 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 5 3PM |
| Dec 20 | @DET L | 34 min | 19 pts | 7 reb | 5 ast | 4 3PM |
| Dec 18 | ATL W | 35 min | 28 pts | 5 reb | 7 ast | 6 3PM |
| Dec 14 | @CLE W | 44 min | 29 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Dec 12 | CHI L | 36 min | 33 pts | 5 reb | 9 ast | 5 3PM |
| Dec 7 | DEN L | 33 min | 14 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 5 | @TOR W | 32 min | 21 pts | 3 reb | 7 ast | 5 3PM |
| Dec 3 | @NYK L | 34 min | 13 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 1 | @BKN L | 35 min | 18 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 29 | TOR W | 37 min | 20 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 28 | CHI W | 32 min | 12 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 26 | NYK L | 30 min | 6 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 23 | @ATL L | 34 min | 28 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 7 3PM |
| Nov 22 | LAC L | 34 min | 26 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 6 3PM |
| Nov 19 | @IND L | 42 min | 28 pts | 8 reb | 7 ast | 5 3PM |
| Nov 17 | @TOR L | 36 min | 24 pts | 7 reb | 1 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 15 | OKC L | 27 min | 8 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 14 | @MIL L | 41 min | 32 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 12 | MIL W | 34 min | 16 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 10 | LAL L | 38 min | 19 pts | 10 reb | 9 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 7 | @MIA L | 40 min | 30 pts | 8 reb | 3 ast | 5 3PM |
| Nov 4 | @NOP L | 32 min | 20 pts | 12 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 2 | UTA W | 35 min | 24 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 1 | MIN L | 31 min | 5 pts | 8 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 30 | ORL L | 27 min | 5 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 28 | @MIA L | 27 min | 19 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 5 3PM |
| Oct 26 | @WAS W | 35 min | 20 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 5 3PM |
| Oct 25 | @PHI L | 30 min | 14 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Oct 22 | BKN W | 25 min | 11 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
How his numbers change by situation, with four seasons of history →
Predictions about him
how calls are trackedMissed 1 · Waiting 2
- Waiting Nata Edwards: Kon Knueppel returns by the Miami game at the latest.
2026-10-20 · Podcast · for vs MIA, 2026-10-24 Flag - Waiting Nata Edwards: At worst, Kon Knueppel returns during the homestand ending vs Washington.
2026-10-20 · Podcast · for vs WAS, 2026-10-26 Flag - Missed Nata Edwards: Kon Knueppel plays on opening night against Boston.
2026-10-13 · Podcast · for @ BKN, 2026-10-21 · result: did not play Flag