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Fox Sports
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Knueppel scores 21 as Hornets win first NBA Summer League title by holding off the Kings
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — 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. Ryan Kalkbrenner added 15 points and three other players each scored 11 for the Hornets, who ended their Summer League run with a 6-0 record. Isaac Jones had 24 points and 11 rebounds for Sacramento (5-1), and Devin Carter scored 13. Nique Clifford, drafted 24th, finished with 10 points and eight rebounds. He entered the game averaging averaging 16.2 points and 6.2 rebounds. The Kings lost for the first time in three trips to the final. They won titles in 2014 and 2021. Knueppel continued his hot play after scoring five points in his opener. He averaged 18.3 points over his final four games. The Hornets dominated early, leading by 36-18 in the second quarter. The Kings came back, and Jones twice cut the deficit to a point late — a follow with 1:17 left and a 3-pointer with 20.3 seconds remaining. But the Hornets closed out the game at the free-throw line, three players making 5 of 6. Hornets center James Banks III was ejected with 3:47 left in the third quarter after picking up a flagrant-two foul for an elbow to Sacramento center Dylan Cardwell's face. Cardwell went down hard and remained on the floor during most of the video review. ___ AP NBA: recommended Item 1 of 3
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Hornets beat Kings to claim first NBA Summer League title
Kon Knueppel , the fourth overall pick in this year's NBA Draft, led the Charlotte Hornets to their first NBA Summer League championship with a 21-point performance in an 83-78 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. The Hornets capped an unbeaten 6-0 run in Las Vegas, showcasing a balanced team effort and strong finishes throughout the tournament. — NBASummerLeague (@NBASummerLeague) Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Technology Finance PGDM Digital Marketing Design Thinking Project Management MCA Leadership Public Policy Degree healthcare Others CXO Data Science Healthcare Product Management Cybersecurity others Operations Management Artificial Intelligence MBA Data Analytics Data Science Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Weeks MIT xPRO CERT-MIT XPRO Building AI Prod India Starts on undefined Get Details Ryan Kalkbrenner added 15 points, while three other Hornets chipped in 11 each. Knueppel, who had a quiet Summer League debut with just five points, found his rhythm as the tournament progressed, averaging 18.3 points over his final four games. — NBA (@NBA) Despite Charlotte's dominant start - building a 36-18 lead in the second quarter - Sacramento mounted a determined comeback. Isaac Jones powered the Kings with 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Devin Carter scored 13. Nique Clifford, the 24th pick in the draft, contributed 10 points and eight boards after entering the game averaging 16.2 points. — NBA (@NBA) Live Events Jones cut the deficit to one point twice in the final two minutes, including a crucial follow with 1:17 remaining and a clutch 3-pointer with 20.3 seconds left. However, Charlotte sealed the win at the free-throw line, converting 5-of-6 in the closing moments. — NBASummerLeague (@NBASummerLeague) A tense moment came in the third quarter when Hornets center James Banks III was ejected for a flagrant-two foul after elbowing Sacramento's Dylan Cardwell in the face. Cardwell remained down during the lengthy review but eventually walked off. The loss marked Sacramento's first in three Summer League final appearances, having previously won titles in 2014 and 2021. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ryan Kalkbrenner: Hornets signed 34th pick to 4-year, $9.97M contract
No. 34 overall pick Ryan Kalkbrenner reportedly signed a four-year, $9.97 million contract with the Charlotte Hornets, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Kalkbrenner was a third-team All-American selection by the AP, averaging 19.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.7 blocks and 1.5 assists on 65.3% shooting from the field last season at Creighton. He ranked second in the country in field goals (271) and fourth in blocked shots (93). Advertisement The 7-footer signed with the Hornets on Thursday via the second-round pick exception. The first two years are guaranteed for $4.7 million on the contract, which includes a non-guaranteed third year and a team option in the fourth season. Kalkbrenner left as one of the most accomplished players in program history after five years with the Bluejays. He is second in several career statistical categories, including points, rebounds and blocks, and was a four-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year in 169 games. The 23-year-old is a part of a crowded draft class for the Hornets, joining Duke guard Kon Knueppel (fourth pick), UConn guard Liam McNeeley (29th pick) and Duke guard Sion James (33rd pick). They are each highly touted and project to be players the team can build around. Advertisement Kalkbrenner and the group will suit up in the NBA Summer League for at least five games, beginning on Friday against the Chicago Bulls (7 p.m. EDT, ESPN). This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Ryan Kalkbrenner: Hornets signed 34th pick to 4-year, $9.97M contract
USA Today
06-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ryan Kalkbrenner: Hornets signed 34th pick to 4-year, $9.97M contract
Charlotte Hornets signed No. 34 pick Ryan Kalkbrenner to a 4-year, $9.97 million contract, league sources told @hoopshype. First two years are $4.7 million guaranteed, the max allowed under the second-round exception. There's a third-year trigger date and fourth-year team option. No. 34 overall pick Ryan Kalkbrenner reportedly signed a four-year, $9.97 million contract with the Charlotte Hornets, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Kalkbrenner was a third-team All-American selection by the AP, averaging 19.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.7 blocks and 1.5 assists on 65.3% shooting from the field last season at Creighton. He ranked second in the country in field goals (271) and fourth in blocked shots (93). The 7-footer signed with the Hornets on Thursday via the second-round pick exception. The first two years are guaranteed for $4.7 million on the contract, which includes a non-guaranteed third year and a team option in the fourth season. Kalkbrenner left as one of the most accomplished players in program history after five years with the Bluejays. He is second in several career statistical categories, including points, rebounds and blocks, and was a four-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year in 169 games. The 23-year-old is a part of a crowded draft class for the Hornets, joining Duke guard Kon Knueppel (fourth pick), UConn guard Liam McNeeley (29th pick) and Duke guard Sion James (33rd pick). They are each highly touted and project to be players the team can build around. Kalkbrenner and the group will suit up in the NBA Summer League for at least five games, beginning on Friday against the Chicago Bulls (7 p.m. EDT, ESPN).
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hornets Steal Rim Protector Ryan Kalkbrenner at No. 34
Hornets Steal Rim Protector Ryan Kalkbrenner at No. 34 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Sometimes, the smartest moves aren't made under the bright lights of the lottery. For the Charlotte Hornets, pick No. 34 in the 2025 NBA Draft may become the moment everything quietly shifted. Advertisement Charlotte selected Ryan Kalkbrenner, the 7-foot-1 anchor from Creighton, early in the second round. It wasn't a flashy pick, but it might be the one that gives the Hornets something they've been missing for years: a true defensive centerpiece. Nov 27, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) dribbles against Texas A&M Aggies forward Pharrel Payne (21) during the first half at MGM Grand Garden Arena© Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images A four-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year, joining only Patrick Ewing in that elite club. Kalkbrenner brings shot-blocking instincts at the center spot. In his senior season, he averaged 19.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game, while shooting an efficient 65.3% from the field and knocking down over 34% from deep, an added wrinkle that makes his upside even more intriguing in today's spacing-heavy NBA. For a Hornets team that ranked near the bottom of the league in opponent field goal percentage at the rim, Kalkbrenner's arrival addresses an urgent need. His ability to defend pick-and-roll actions, anchor the paint, and offer vertical spacing on offense makes him a natural fit next to Charlotte's young core. Advertisement While questions about his lateral quickness remain, Kalkbrenner's IQ, frame, and discipline suggest he could contribute earlier than most second-rounders. And for a Hornets franchise looking to climb out of rebuilding mode, that's no small thing. Following the trade of Mark Williams during the first round, Charlotte found themselves with only Moussa Diabate and Jusuf Nurkic as reliable big men on the roster. The addition of another presence in the middle was a definite need. Hornets fans, meet your new protector in the paint. He might not have the glitz, but Ryan Kalkbrenner has the game. Related: 2025 NBA Draft: Charlotte Hornets First Round Recap, Six Options For Second Night This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
