Charlotte Hornets, NBA Summer League
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LAS VEGAS – The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Utah Jazz, 111-105, in the NBA 2K26 Summer League at Thomas & Mack Center on Friday.
The second-year big man out of Duke turned in a stellar performance for the Utah Jazz against the Charlotte Hornets. Filipowski took over the starring role with Ace Bailey out due to a hip flexor. Filipowski totaled 32 points, six rebounds and five assists in the defeat to Kon Knueppel and the Hornets.
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Rookie Wire on MSNReport: Hornets' Kon Knueppel inks multiyear shoe deal with Jordan BrandCharlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel has reportedly signed a multiyear shoe and apparel endorsement contract with Jordan Brand.
Charlotte Hornets’ biggest mistake in 2025 NBA free agency? Ignoring their most urgent positional need, despite strong additions.
The Charlotte Hornets had a productive offseason, bringing in veterans Collin Sexton and Pat Connaughton while adding No. 4 overall pick Kon Knueppel in the dra
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The Charlotte Hornets are over the NBA roster limit, so they're going to have to release some established players.
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The Rookie Wire on MSNNo. 4 pick Kon Knueppel signs rookie scale contract with HornetsThe 19-year-old is a part of a crowded draft class for the Hornets, joining UConn guard Liam McNeeley (29th pick), James (33rd pick) and Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner (34th pick). They are each highly touted and project to be players the team can build around.
There is a real dearth of perimeter defensive talent in Charles Lee's rotation, and in clutch moments, James can earn his way onto the floor with his defensive acumen. It is unlikely that he carves out a role in the Hornets' deep stable of guards, but if he does, it'll be by excelling as a defender.