Hornets’ Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams sidelined by hamstring injuries

Hornets NBA News NBA Rumors The Hornets will begin training camp without two members of their regular rotation. Kon Knueppel sustained a left hamstring injury during offseason work, while Grant Williams injured his right hamstring under similar circumstances, the team announced. Both players will miss the preseason and be reevaluated during the first week of the regular season. That leaves their availability for the Oct. 21 opener in doubt. Knueppel, the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, finished second to former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg in Rookie of the Year voting last season. The 21-year-old averaged 18.5 points,...