Conn Knueppel, Miles Bridges on injury report against Warriors
The Charlotte Hornets received an encouraging update on the injury front ahead of their New Year’s Day matchup with the Golden State Warriors. Rookie standout Knuppel could has a rebound trend. Meanwhile, the veteran striker Miles Bridges is listed as suspicious on the latest NBA injury report.
Knueppel was listed as probable after missing Charlotte’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks with a sprained right ankle. The The 20-year-old Hornets rookie was injured against the Orlando Magic when he landed awkwardly while contesting a shot. His quick recovery came as a relief to a A Hornets team that relied heavily on rookie scoring during the first half of the season.
Charlotte coach Charles Lee said earlier this week Knuppel made progress. Barring a setback, Knuepel appears set to rejoin the lineup for the final game of the 2025 calendar year.
Getting Kon Knuepel and Miles Bridges back would be huge for the Hornets
Knuepel was one of the league’s most productive first-year players. He is averaging 19.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists while shooting better than 42 percent from three. He is second among rookies in scoring and recently became the fastest player in NBA history to reach 100 career 3-pointers.
Bridges’ status is just as big for Charlotte. The veteran forward is questionable after spraining his ankle against Milwaukee. If he misses action against Golden State, it would be his first game of the season if he misses it. His availability will be critical against a Warriors team that thrives on forcing turnovers and uptempo.
Charlotte enters this afternoon’s contest 11-21 after a home loss to Milwaukee. In that game, Brandon Miller scored 31 points and LaMelo Ball added 26. The Hornets will need their offensive balance tested by the Stephen Curry-led Warriors, who arrive at the Spectrum Center with a 17-16 road win over the Brooklyn Nets.
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