# Charlotte Hornets Face Setback as Kon Knueppel Injury SHAKES Up NBA Season Start

An episode of [Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1076474471), 25 Sep 2026, 31 min.

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Charlotte Hornets face an early-season setback as sharpshooter Kon Knueppel is set to miss time with a hamstring injury. Can Brandon Miller step up and deliver a breakout campaign, or will Coby White lead the Hornets’ scoring attack amid roster shakeups? Haize & Swipa break down the depth Charlotte has assembled—highlighting additions like Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neal, and Naz Reid—while debating how the team’s revamped offense and defense could shape their playoff hopes. New York Knicks get a boost with Jalen Brunson cleared for training camp, but the front office hits a crossroads with Karl-Anthony Towns’ contract talks reportedly tens of millions apart. The hosts weigh whether the Knicks should manage Brunson’s minutes this season and debate the implications of Towns’ negotiations on New York’s long-term roster flexibility. Which surprise team or rising star will catch the league off guard as Media Day and a new NBA season approach? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-nba Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba Follow the Locked On Podcast Network Twitter 📲 https://twitter.com/LockedOnNetwork TikTok 📲 https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonsports Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/offers/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Cozy Earth Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code LOCKEDON for an exclusive 20%. Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepod FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #NBA #Basketball #Podcast #NBAPodcast #Sports #SportsPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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