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Hornets Win 1st Summer League Title
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, JUL 21 – Rookie Kon Knueppel led the Hornets with 21 points and MVP honors as Charlotte finished a perfect 6-0 to capture their first NBA Summer League title.
- On July 14, 2025, in Las Vegas, the Charlotte Hornets captured their inaugural NBA Summer League championship by narrowly defeating the Sacramento Kings 83-78.
- The Hornets built a double-digit lead early but faced a strong comeback from Sacramento, who aimed for a record third title.
- Rookie guard Kon Knueppel led Charlotte with 21 points, made a decisive three-pointer late in the game, and earned MVP honors.
- The Hornets finished the Summer League undefeated at 6-0, with Ryan Kalkbrenner contributing 15 points and making clutch free throws at the end.
- This championship marks a hopeful milestone for Charlotte’s young roster, but experts note the team still has steps before regular season success.
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Winston-Salem JournalHornets win first NBA Summer League title
LAS VEGAS — Kon Knueppel, the fourth pick in this year's draft, scored 21 points and Charlotte held off a Sacramento rally to beat the Kings 83-78 on Sunday for the Hornets' first NBA Summer League title.
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