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Hornets assign Kon Knueppel to G League practice as return nears
Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is nearing a return from an unspecified absence.
The team assigned him to practice with its G League affiliate on Thursday.
Knueppel is still listed as out for Friday’s game against the Washington Wizards.
The assignment is a step toward his return, but it does not mean he will play Friday.
The story does not specify why he has been out or when he could return.
His availability for the Wizards game remains limited by his out status.
The Hornets assigned Kon Knueppel to practice with their G League affiliate on Thursday.
Knueppel is nearing a return, according to the article headline.
He is still listed as out for Friday’s game against the Washington Wizards.
- Who
- Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte Hornets.
- What
- The Hornets assigned Knueppel to practice with their G League affiliate.
- When
- Thursday, October 29, 2026.
- Where
- With the Hornets’ G League affiliate; the practice location is not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Hornets assigned Knueppel to practice with their G League affiliate.
Knueppel was still listed as out for the game against the Washington Wizards.
- Player
- Kon Knueppel
- Team
- Charlotte Hornets
- Assignment
- Practice with the G League affiliate
- Status
- Listed as out against the Washington Wizards on Friday
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OFFICIAL: @hornets have assigned forward Kon Knueppel to the @greensboroswarm for today’s practice.