What happened: Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams sustained left and right hamstring injuries, respectively, during offseason on-court activities. The Hornets announced the pair will miss the entirety of the preseason.
Why it matters: The injuries sideline Charlotte's record-setting sophomore and veteran forward just as training camps open. The delayed start creates immediate rotational questions for a roster integrating recently acquired pieces like Buddy Hield and Andrew Nembhard.
By the numbers: Knueppel enters his second season after establishing an NBA rookie record with 273 three-pointers.
What to watch: Both players will undergo re-evaluation during the first week of the regular season.