After a dreary first game, Summer League was kind to Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel. The former Duke standout took a game to rest his ankle and came back

“Nasty Work” - NBA Facing Backlash Over Kon Knueppel Decision After Summer League originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Charlotte Hornets have not experienced much championship success since joining the NBA in 1988. However, that has recently changed. Kind of.

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.