What happened: Kon Knueppel suffered a left hamstring injury and Grant Williams suffered a right hamstring injury during offseason on-court activity. Both will miss Charlotte's preseason slate and be re-evaluated during the first week of the regular season.
Why it matters: Knueppel averaged 18.5 points across 81 games last season and led the league in 3-pointers made, including the rookie-record 273 threes. Losing two rotation pieces for camp disrupts Charlotte's setup entering the 2026-27 season.
By the numbers: Knueppel, 2025-26: 81 games, 18.5 PPG, league leader in 3-pointers made (273).
What to watch: Charlotte opens camp without both players. Next update comes with re-evaluation during the first week of the regular season.