Hornets’ Knueppel exits 6 minutes into season debut with leg soreness Evansville/Henderson/Sebree / WREF The REF www.espn.com - TOP Nov 4, 2026 | 9:00 PM Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel exited his season debut after appearing to aggravate the left hamstring injury that had sidelined him to start the year.