Grayson Allen will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks because of right knee soreness, according to the Hornets' injury report filed Sunday at 5:29 p.m. ET. Charlotte lists Allen, 31, as day-to-day, with an expected return date of Oct. 14.
What happened
The Hornets put Grayson Allen on the injury report Sunday at 5:29 p.m. ET, listing the 31-year-old guard as day-to-day with a right knee issue. No previous status was on file for Allen before this report. The report's comment states Allen will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Bucks because of right knee soreness. The report lists an expected return date of Oct. 14. Charlotte had not announced any earlier injury status for Allen this preseason.
What it means for the Hornets
Charlotte hosts the Bucks Sunday at 7:00 p.m. ET in a preseason game, and Allen will not be available for it. Last season, Allen averaged 16.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 28.8 minutes across 51 games. With Allen out, the Hornets lean on Kon Knueppel (31.5 minutes, 18.5 points), Miles Bridges (31.0 minutes, 17.1 points), Brandon Miller (30.3 minutes, 20.2 points), LaMelo Ball (28.0 minutes, 20.1 points), Moussa Diabate (26.0 minutes, 7.9 points), Sion James (22.5 minutes, 5.4 points), Collin Sexton (22.3 minutes, 14.2 points) and Ryan Kalkbrenner (21.4 minutes, 7.6 points). The 2026-27 season has not started, so Charlotte has no regular-season games with or without Allen to compare.
What to watch
The Hornets' next injury report will show whether Allen's right knee soreness has cleared. The report lists an expected return date of Oct. 14. Charlotte continues its preseason schedule as it builds toward the 2026-27 regular season opener, and Allen's day-to-day designation means his next game status depends on how the knee responds in practice and shootaround over the next few days.
Is Grayson Allen playing vs Bucks?
No. The Hornets' injury report lists Allen as day-to-day and states he will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Bucks because of right knee soreness.
When will Allen be back?
The injury report lists an expected return date of Oct. 14. Charlotte has not announced anything beyond that date.