While Bronny James and other young talent were lighting up the NBA Summer League court in Las Vegas, another game was being played just a few steps away: One with scripts, storyboards and studio buzz.

League is over. The Hornets won the popular and essential summer league event with an 83-78 victory against the Kings.

Leading the Hornets to a 6-0 showing and NBA Summer League championship, Wisconsin native Kon Knueppel was named title-game Most Valuable Player.

For Cooper Flagg, his rookie season will be scrutinized like no other player from the 2025 NBA Draft. It comes with the territory of being one of the most talked-about players in recent memory and his status as the No.

Kon Knueppel, the fourth pick in this year's NBA draft, scored 21 points, and Charlotte held off a Sacramento rally to beat the Kings 83-78 on Sunday for the Hornets' first summer league title.

The Celtics now enter the offseason after their Summer League squad finished their five-game slate in Las Vegas.

The Pistons (4-1) were led by John Ukomadu, providing 12 points and three rebounds off the bench. Second-round pick Chaz Lanier led the starters with 11 points, while Tolu Smith totaled 10 points and four boards. Trevor Keels also collected 10 points and four rebounds.