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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Reactions pour in after Hornets' first-ever Summer League title
The post Reactions pour in after Hornets' first-ever Summer League title appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Charlotte Hornets made history on Sunday after winning their first-ever championship in the NBA Summer League. The Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings, 83-78, in the finals at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. They staved off the furious rally of the Kings, who stormed back from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Kon Kneuppel led the charge for the Hornets with a team-high 21 points, although he struggled from the field with 8-of-21 field goals. He added five rebounds and two assists. The fourth overall pick, who had an encouraging message from Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson, was named MVP of the tournament. The Hornets were unbeaten in five games heading to the finals. Ryan Kalkbrenner provided support with 15 points and nine rebounds, while KJ Simpson chipped in 11 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. The milestone victory should be a huge morale-booster for the Hornets, who have been mired in mediocrity for nearly a decade. They have failed to qualify for the playoffs for nine consecutive seasons. Fans expressed their support for Charlotte for finally having something to be proud of. 'Wow! Never expected this to happen,' said @DegenArchit3ct. 'They deserve it. What a nice performance,' added @xFactorSOL. 'Best thing they've done since they drafted Kobe,' wrote @parker3cox. 'Hornets kicked ass and took names all the way to the chip. Nice job, fellas. KJ Simpson showed his experience. In every game, he was the leader. Good job, Hornets,' commented @gemini0884. 'Playoff bound. Bookmark this,' declared @BishopWTBz. An X user couldn't help but post a GIF of the infamous quote of Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett after they won the championship in 2008. Last season, the Hornets finished with the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference at 19-63, trailing only the Washington Wizards. Aside from Kneuppel, the squad will rely on holdovers LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller and offseason additions Collin Sexton and Spencer Dinwiddie to build on the momentum from their historic crown in the summer tournament. Related: Check out Hornets' bonkers Summer League championship rings Related: The Hornets player Kon Knueppel thinks should've won Summer League MVP
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Charlotte Hornets make history with first NBA summer league title
The Charlotte Hornets won the first Sumer League Championship in franchise history against the Sacramento Kings Sunday night. The win came after a late push from the Kings to cut an 18-point lead to one. ALSO READ >> Charlotte's sports scene surges with 2026 MLS All-Star Game Guard-forward Kon Kneuppel led the hornets with 21 points. The final score was 83-78. VIDEO: Hornets star Brandon Miller set to host basketball camp in Charlotte for first time
Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NBA Summer League Championship Prize Money: Everything about Winner's earnings, team payouts and more
NBA Summer League. Image via: Getty Images The 2025 Summer League Game has been a thrill ride for all basketball fans around the world. It is a great opportunity for the rookie players to showcase their skills in the league and earn big time. Yet, the Summer League does not pay enough to most of its players. The gravity of the league does not justify the amount of money it earns. The pay is usually small when one looks at the contracts signed by the NBA players. What a player makes in the NBA Summer League depends on their deals with their respective teams, according to The Playoffs. One might wonder about the league's gross real-time earnings being so low. Every player is usually signed into one of the three contracts- Exhibit 10, Two-way deals, and the standard NBA contract. What does a winner of the NBA Summer League Championship get? The winners of the NBA Summer League Championship receive a surprisingly good prize. Each member of the winning team is awarded a crafted and fancy ring. This year's rings would be received by the Charlotte Hornets. They defeated the Sacramento Kings 83-78 in the league on Sunday night. The rings are a token of victory, to encourage and motivate them to participate and play in the league. A deeper look into the Standard NBA contracts, Exhibit 10 contracts, and Two-way deals The Summer League Game has certain players who are assigned full NBA deals like first-round picks. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo These players do not make big cash. However, players in two-way deals make an average salary of $560,000 as of 2025, according to MARCA. They do not get extra cash, but their trips, food, and stays are well sponsored by the Summer League. The players signed under the Exhibit 10 contracts are tied in a one-year non-guaranteed deal with a very minimum salary. These players are not paid by the League, but they often get a bonus of $75,000 along with petty cash to cover their day-to-day expenses. Summer League 2025 and its significance The Summer League is always about the chances and the opportunities to showcase talents. Although the pay is small, the players actively participate in the game to earn a spotlight. It's a massive opportunity to kickstart a pro basketball career, call it NBA, G League or even abroad. With the Hornets beating the Sacramento Kings and Kon Kneuppel becoming the season's MVP, who cares how much money the league has to provide? What impresses people is the level of performance of the players. FAQs Who won the 2k25 NBA Summer League? The Charlotte Hornets won the 2025 NBA Summer League Championship What does a winner get as a token of appreciation in the league? Each member of the winning team is awarded a prestigious and fancy ring in the Summer League How much does a player get paid for the NBA Summer League? With a base salary of $560,000, the players also get their trip, stay, and food covered by the league. Also read: NBA Trade News: Memphis Grizzlies Sign Denver Nuggets PJ Hall To Two-Way Deal - A Quiet Move With Big Potential? Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Blue Devils finish off season sweep of rival Tar Heels, claim ACC regular season crown
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCT) — Another rendition of 'The Battle of The Blues' between Duke and North Carolina took place in Chapel Hill Saturday night, Mar. 8, 2025. The Blue Devils built a 15-point lead in the first half before UNC cut it down to a single point by the break. The Tar Heels built a seven-point lead in the second half and Duke answered with a run that swung the momentum and lead back to the darker blue in an eventual 82-69 victory. Four of Duke's five starters scored in double-figures as Kon Kneuppel led the way with 17 points. Tyrese Proctor and Sion James had 16 apiece and Cooper Flagg put up 15. The Tar Heels were led by senior R.J. Davis' 20 points and Ven-Allen Lubin added 11 as the only other UNC player in double-figures. The win for Duke (28-3) wraps up the ACC regular season title while UNC falls to 20-12 and will look to make a run in the ACC Tournament. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
