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Hornets Injury Update: White & Knueppel Progressing
19 Oct
Summary
- Coby White and Kon Knueppel are making good progress from injuries.
- Both players are adding contact to their workouts.
- Potential return dates are against the Hawks or Heat.
The Charlotte Hornets are on the cusp of welcoming back two key players, Coby White and Kon Knueppel, as they prepare to start their 2026-27 season. Both guards missed the entirety of the preseason due to injury, with White nursing a calf strain and Knueppel dealing with a hamstring issue.
Speaking after practice on Sunday, Head Coach Charles Lee shared a positive update on their recovery. He indicated that while specific return dates remain uncertain, both players are demonstrating considerable progress. Their on-court activities have advanced, now including a level of physical contact during their workouts.
Should White and Knueppel be unable to participate in the season opener against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, opportunities for their return may arise later in the week. The Hornets have potential matchups against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday and the Miami Heat on Saturday, which could see the injured duo back in action.
