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Kon Knueppel nears return for Charlotte after hamstring absence

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

Kon Knueppel has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday’s game against Brooklyn after missing Charlotte’s first two weeks with a hamstring injury.

The Hornets are struggling to score and shoot threes efficiently, and the report says Knueppel’s return should help them stabilize their offense.

LINEUP CONTEXT

If he plays, Charlotte may tighten its rotation, but the report says his ramp-up could be gradual over the next few games.

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