Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel exited his season debut early on Thursday due to a leg injury, compounding a left hamstring strain he suffered during the offseason.
Knueppel, who was making his first regular-season appearance, left the game in the first half after appearing to aggravate the hamstring issue. The team has not yet provided a timeline for his return.
The 19-year-old guard was selected by the Hornets in the 2026 NBA Draft and had been working his way back from the offseason injury during preseason.
