Knueppel’s Dominant Summer League Run Ends in Controversy The Charlotte Hornets may not be known for success in the NBA, but their 2025 Summer League performance was a rare high point. Led by No. 4 overall pick Kon Knueppel,

Breaking Down the Sacramento Kings’ Top Performers During NBA Summer League originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Sacramento Kings had an impressive Summer League as they fell just short of winning their third Summer League championship.

LAS VEGAS — Rookie Kon Knueppel’s team-high 21 points and a lightning-fast start helped fuel the Charlotte Hornets to a hard-fought 83-78 win over the Sacramento Kings in the NBA 2K26 Summer League championship game at Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Sunday night. Kneuppel was named the championship game MVP.

The NBA 2K26 Las Vegas Summer League saw a 27% viewership uptick this year across ESPN and ESPN2. Games averaged 255,000 viewers, up from 201,000 last year. It’s still below the 2023 slate when Spurs C Victor Wembanyama debuted,

The stage is set for the 2025 NBA Summer League Championship Game. The Sacramento Kings and Charlotte Hornets secured their spots in the final with victories over the Toronto Raptors and Oklahoma City Thunder, respectively, on Saturday.

Jaylen Sims scores 25 points on 10-for-14 shooting for the Hornets, who will meet the Kings in Sunday's NBA 2K26 Summer League Championship Game.

In the latest fantasy basketball roundup, we highlight key storylines that may impact fantasy this season, including Chris Paul's return to the Clippers, the Hornets' success in the Summer League and standout players from Vegas who will now compete for rotational minutes during training camp.