Charlotte Hornets Clinch First NBA Summer League Championship in Thrilling Victory Over Sacramento Kings
Source: news.source.inquirer
The Charlotte Hornets secured their inaugural NBA Summer League title with an 83-78 victory against the Sacramento Kings on July 20, 2025, in Las Vegas. Kon Knueppel, the fourth overall draft pick, led the Hornets with 21 points and was named the championship game MVP. The Hornets finished the Summer League with a perfect 6-0 record, overcoming a late rally by the Kings.
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The Charlotte Hornets won their first NBA Summer League title against the Sacramento Kings.
Kon Knueppel scored 21 points and was named the championship game MVP.
The Hornets finished the Summer League with a perfect 6-0 record.
Isaac Jones led the Kings with 24 points and 11 rebounds.
The game was closely contested with the Hornets holding off a late Kings rally.
The Hornets were led by Summer League coach Chris Jent.
