Kon Knueppel went from Out to Cleared on Wednesday afternoon, after a long run of left hamstring status changes. The Hornets, 3-5 and on a four-game losing streak, visit the Nets that night.
What happened
Kon Knueppel's status changed from Out to Cleared on the official injury report posted Wednesday, Nov 4, at 1:15 PM ET. The report gave no detail and no comment with the update. No return date was announced. The 21-year-old guard-forward had been listed with a left hamstring problem. That timeline began on Sep 25, when he moved from Out to Day-To-Day. He flipped between Out and Day-To-Day on Oct 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24. The last entry before Wednesday had him Out on Oct 24.
What it means for the Hornets
Charlotte plays at the Nets on Wednesday, Nov 4, at 7:30 PM ET, so the clearance lands the same day as the game. The Hornets are 3-5, in ninth place, and have lost four straight. They are 0-0 with Knueppel and 3-5 without him. No season line for him is available. Without him, Brandon Miller has led the minutes at 33.7 a night and 23.5 points. Dennis Schroder gets 31.2 minutes. Moussa Diabate and Naz Reid each play 28.7. Grayson Allen plays 26.3 and Sion James 24.5. Grant Williams is Out with a right hamstring issue. Coby White is Day-To-Day with a left calf issue.
What to watch
Watch the next injury report for any change to Knueppel's status, since his left hamstring status moved almost daily in late October. Cleared is the status as of Wednesday afternoon. No minutes limit has been announced. The Hornets face the Nets on Wednesday at 7:30 PM ET. White's calf status and Williams' hamstring status will also shape the rotation. The team has not announced a return timeline for either player.
Is Kon Knueppel playing at the Nets?
He was listed as Cleared on the 1:15 PM ET report on Wednesday, Nov 4. The Hornets play at the Nets at 7:30 PM ET. No minutes limit has been announced.
When will Kon Knueppel be back?
No return date was announced. His status changed from Out to Cleared on Nov 4, and the Hornets have not said more about his timeline.