Grayson Allen Eyed for Bigger Role Amid Kon Knueppel Injury

Grayson Allen could open the season as a starter for the Charlotte Hornets if Kon Knueppel is not ready for Opening Night due to a hamstring injury. Knueppel has already been ruled out for the preseason. Allen stands to see a sizable boost in streaming appeal, having previously averaged 17.6 points, 4.1 assists, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per contest across 27 starts for the Suns in the 2025-26 season.