Kon Knueppel, Coby White out for Hornets' season opener
The Hornets will be without guards Kon Knueppel and Coby White as well as veteran forward Grant Williams as they open their season Wednesday at Brooklyn.
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In surprise, Joshua Jefferson will be ready Wednesday
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: (EDITORS NOTE: this photo has been converted to black and white) Joshua Jefferson #9 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 15, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Cop...
Nets first-round pick cleared for season-opener after missing preseason
Brooklyn Nets first-round pick Joshua Jefferson could make his NBA debut soon. After missing the preseason due to a back ailment, Jefferson practiced fully on Monday, per head coach Jordi Fernandez. The No. 28 pick will be available for Wednesday’s regular season opener vs. the Charlotte Hornets. “[Joshua] will be available, yeah. He just practiced, […] The post Nets first-round pick cleared for season-opener after missing preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.