CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Hornets won the first Sumer League Championship in franchise history against the Sacramento Kings Sunday night.

Wasn’t easy, but that’s a dub.

The #Hornets just won the first Summer League Championship in franchise history, after a late push from Sacramento to cut an 18-point lead to one.

Kon Knueppel led the Hornets with 21 points.

FINAL: Charlotte 83, Sacramento 78 @wsoctv

— DaShawn Brown (@DaShawnWSOC9) July 21, 2025

The win came after a late push from the Kings to cut an 18-point lead to one.

Guard-forward Kon Kneuppel led the hornets with 21 points.

The final score was 83-78.

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