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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.

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.

While Knueppel is close to making his season debut, he isn’t ready yet. Sion James is likely to remain in the starting lineup until last season’s Rookie of the Year runner-up is cleared to play without restrictions.

Schröder has been the starter with Coby White (calf) sidelined to start the year. If Schröder is unavailable, Sion James will likely take over point guard duties, with Grayson Allen entering the starting unit. Rookie Christian Anderson Jr. would also likely take on extra minutes off the bench, and there is a slight chance he starts.

As of October 20, Knueppel, who had missed the entire preseason with a hamstring strain, had resumed on-court work. However, he still has not reached the point where he can play in games. While Sion James has started Charlotte’s first three games, Grayson Allen is the better option for fantasy managers looking for a streamer.

Despite Grayson Allen having a real good game on Wednesday, Sion James is still the starter for this game. Given that Sion did start 19 games last year, it seems like he will stay in the starting lineup until players return to help balance out the starters. Grayson Allen can still be rostered in some spots until players start getting back, but he’ll be a streamer in most cases.

With Kon Knueppel (hamstring) sidelined, the Hornets need Sion James and Allen to pick up the slack. James started, but scored just three points in 26 minutes. Meanwhile, Allen had 21 points and five three-pointers in 28 minutes off the bench. Allen is the preferred streaming option while Knueppel is sidelined.

The Hornets have Kon Knueppel and Coby White out, so Schroeder and now Sion James will get the start with Grayson Allen coming off the bench. Even in a start, Sion James is not a great per minute producer and will likely not impact many fantasy leagues even in a start.

Knueppel missed the preseason and will remain out for the season opener, though he has progressed to individual on-court work. Knueppel may return soon, but until then, Charlotte will turn to Grayson Allen and Sion James to fill the void, with Allen being the better streaming option for fantasy managers.

White is on track to play after sitting out Tuesday’s loss to the Celtics with a sore left groin. His return likely means fewer minutes for Sion James, who logged 19 minutes off the bench in Boston.