X-rays negative for Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel (ankle):
Early indications were that Charlotte Hornets rookie guard Kon Knueppel avoided a serious ankle injury ...
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Hornets Rookie Knueppel Escapes Serious Ankle InjuryKnueppel twisted his ankle on Dec 26; X-rays on Dec 27 showed no fractures during the Hornets' win over Orlando.
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- Charlotte Hornets rookie guard Kon Knueppel injured his right ankle while attempting a rebound against Orlando.
- He left the game early with 16 points and underwent additional evaluation after negative X-ray results.
- The 20-year-old, fourth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, averages 19.3 points per game in his rookie season.
- Coach Charles Lee confirmed no fractures were found and further assessments were planned following the scans.
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X-rays negative for Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel (ankle): Early indications were that Charlotte Hornets rookie guard Kon Knueppel avoided a serious ankle injury ...
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