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Knueppel’s debut cut short due to ‘leg soreness’

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Dennis Schröder

CHA Guard #17

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Dennis Schröder (thigh) is questionable to play against the Celtics on Friday.

Schröder could miss a game for the first time this season. Coby White is healthy, but he’s on a strict minutes restriction. Rookie Christian Anderson has been assigned to the G League, so Sion James, who is already starting, would likely operate as the backup point guard if Schröder is out.
Moussa Diabaté

CHA Forward #14

Moussa Diabaté (quad) is questionable to play against the Celtics on Friday.

Diabaté is on the injury report for the first time this season. Hannes Steinbach has been assigned to the G League, so Ryan Kalkbrenner would likely take on extra minutes down low if Diabaté is out. The Hornets could also opt to start Naz Reid at center and utilize a smaller starting unit.
Naz Reid

CHA Center-Forward #0

Naz Reid had 28 points (11-of-18 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and two three-pointers against the Nets on Wednesday.

Reid had been going through a rough patch in the season, going five consecutive games without reaching 20 points. Two games ago, he missed all six of his three-point attempts. The 27-year-old big man bounced back nicely Wednesday with a 28 point effort in the loss to the Nets. Reid and the Hornets host the Celtics in NBA Cup action on Friday.
Kon Knueppel

CHA Guard-Forward #7

Kon Knueppel (leg) will not return to Wednesday’s game against the Nets.

Making his first appearance of the season after straining his left hamstring before training camp, Knueppel played six minutes before returning to the locker room during the first quarter. The Hornets have said the injury is left leg soreness, which is concerning, even though they didn’t mention the hamstring specifically. Sion James would be the likely replacement in the starting lineup if Knueppel misses time.
Kon Knueppel

CHA Guard-Forward #7

The Charlotte Hornets will start Coby White, Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Naz Reid, and Moussa Diabaté against the Nets on Wednesday.

Kon Knueppel is making his season debut and replacing Sion James in the starting lineup. Kon returning should impact Brandon Miller the most with his usage. Sion James now becomes purely a deeper league guy since the minutes will be going down.
Coby White

CHA Guard #3

Coby White (calf) is available for Wednesday’s game against the Nets.

No surprise here as White was initially listed as probable for Wednesday night’s matchup with the Nets. White played just 16 minutes in his season debut Monday as the Hornets ease him back in.
Kon Knueppel

CHA Guard-Forward #7

Kon Knueppel (hamstring) has been upgraded to available to play against the Nets on Wednesday.

Knueppel missed the first eight games of the season, but he’ll be able to suit up against Brooklyn. It’s worth noting that Coby White (calf) made his season debut in Charlotte’s last game and played 16 minutes as a starter. The lopsided score could have been a factor, but the expectation should be that Knueppel replaces Sion James as a starter, though he likely plays a small role in this game. Grayson Allen will likely lose out on minutes with Knueppel back.
Coby White

CHA Guard #3

Coby White (calf) is probable for Wednesday’s game against the Nets.

White made his season debut in Monday’s loss to the Pistons. Although he started, the Hornets limited him to 16 minutes. Fantasy managers should anticipate a similar workload if White plays on Wednesday.
Kon Knueppel

CHA Guard-Forward #7

Kon Knueppel (hamstring) is probable for Wednesday’s game against the Nets.

Based on the probable tag, Knueppel’s season debut is approaching. If he can play Wednesday, Sion James may head to the bench, even if the Hornets limit Knueppel’s minutes. Despite his own minutes restriction, Coby White started his season debut on Monday against the Pistons and played 16 minutes.
Brandon Miller

CHA Forward #24

Brandon Miller had 17 points (7-of-18 FGs), one rebound, four assists and three three-pointers against the Pistons on Monday.

Miller had scored at least 24 points in four of his last five games entering play Monday. The Pistons held him in check and the Hornets lost by 33 at home. Charlotte will have a much easier test against the Nets on the road Wednesday.