Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel exited Tuesday’s 114-104 loss to the Brooklyn Nets after playing less than six minutes, raising concerns about a potential setback in his recovery from a thigh injury. The 21-year-old, who missed the team’s preseason and the first eight games of the regular season, appeared to aggravate the injury following a failed dribbling sequence in the first quarter.
The Hornets confirmed at halftime that Knueppel would not return to the game. While the team has not yet released a formal diagnosis, the incident marks a difficult development for the rookie, who had only recently returned to the rotation. Charlotte has struggled to maintain momentum, falling to a five-game losing streak despite a promising 3-1 start to the season.
The team faces a challenging stretch as they prepare to host the Boston Celtics in an NBA Cup matchup this Friday. Head coach Charles Lee is managing a rotation currently missing key contributors, though starting point guard Coby White has successfully returned from his own early-season absence.
Luka Doncic confronts fan at Lakers-Kings game
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was involved in a mid-game confrontation with a spectator during the team’s 116-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings. With 2:35 remaining in the third quarter, a loose ball ended up in the hands of a fan near the court. According to Doncic, the individual threw the ball with significant force toward the officiating crew.
Doncic immediately addressed the spectator during the stoppage in play. “He threw the ball really hard at the ref,” Doncic said after the game. “I asked him what the hell he was doing.” Following the exchange, Kings security personnel escorted the fan from the arena without further incident. Doncic finished the contest with 40 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists.
NBA results from November 13
| Matchup | Result |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Detroit Pistons | 112-106 |
| Atlanta Hawks vs. Washington Wizards | 120-105 |
| Brooklyn Nets vs. Charlotte Hornets | 114-104 |
| Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics | 109-102 |
| Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks | 135-105 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | 124-116 |
| Indiana Pacers vs. Memphis Grizzlies | 107-103 |
| Utah Jazz vs. New Orleans Pelicans | 120-113 (OT) |
| Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston Rockets | 117-107 |
| Toronto Raptors vs. Denver Nuggets | 128-109 |
| Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns | 132-119 |
| Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs | 112-111 |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings | 116-103 |
| Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Clippers | 117-116 (OT) |
The league schedule continues with upcoming tournament play, as teams adjust to injury reports and shifting roster availability.
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