What happened: Hornets forward Kon Knueppel was ruled out for the rest of Wednesday's game at Brooklyn with soreness in his left leg, less than a quarter into his return to the lineup. It was his first appearance of the 2026-27 season.

Why it matters: Knueppel had missed Charlotte's opening games while recovering from a left hamstring strain, and the Hornets had listed him as probable earlier in the day. His return ended before the first quarter did.

What to watch: Knueppel's availability for Charlotte's next game is the item to watch.