The Charlotte Hornets provide a positive update on rookie Kon Knueppel’s ankle injury as the team takes a cautious approach to his return.

Already missing Kon Knueppel due to a sprained right ankle, the dreaded injury bug zapped the Hornets again in their 123-113 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Spectrum Center.

“INJURY UPDATE: @hornets forward Miles Bridges left the 1Q of tonight’s game with a right ankle injury and will not return,” the team posted on X. This is a tough blow for Charlotte, as Bridges has been one of their most reliable scoring options and losing him further weakens an already thin roster.

With LaMelo Ball’s future in question, a new star is emerging as a potential new face of franchise for the Charlotte Hornets.

After playing collegiate basketball at Duke, Kon Knueppel, a highly anticipated rookie professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets (NBA),.

Kon Knueppel exited the Hornets’ 121-105 win over the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on Friday night with a right ankle injury, further adding to a list of walking wounded that included fellow rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner.

These two teams faced off in late October in a contest that the Hornets dominated, winning 139-113 in Washington. Charlotte was paced by LaMelo Ball who finished the game with 35 points, 13 rebounds, and 13 assists.

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