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This latest injury represents a recurring issue for Knueppel, who initially sustained a hamstring problem during the summer. That setback forced him to remain on the sidelines for the first two weeks of the current campaign, delaying his season debut until his recent return to the court against the Brooklyn Nets.
Injury setback halts Knueppel's return
Knueppel’s return to action was short-lived. During the game in Brooklyn, the guard was forced to exit the contest just six minutes into the opening quarter after losing control of the ball while dribbling. He was unable to return to the lineup for Friday night’s matchup against the Boston Celtics, a game that resulted in the Hornets' sixth consecutive defeat.
The loss of Knueppel is a significant blow to the Charlotte offense. The guard is coming off a standout debut season in which he led the entire NBA in three-pointers made. His impact as a rookie was widely recognized, as he finished as the runner-up for the Rookie of the Year award, narrowly trailing his former college teammate, Cooper Flagg.