LAS VEGAS – The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Utah Jazz, 111-105, in the NBA 2K26 Summer League at Thomas & Mack Center on Friday.

What was supposed to be an excitement-filled Summer League schedule for the Charlotte Hornets has turned into a more favorable slate as three of the top picks i

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Utah Jazz in their first Las Vegas Summer League game on Friday, 111-105. Liam McNeeley, the Hornets’ rookie first-round draft pick, helped steer the ship in a tight one, finishing with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists.

Liam McNeeley registered a double-double on Friday to tip off the NBA Summer League, helping the Hornets defeat the Jazz in Las Vegas.

The Utah Jazz and Ace Bailey will face the Charlotte Hornets and Kon Knueppel tonight at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN from Las Vegas.

For the first time in years, the Charlotte Hornets left as one of the winners of the draft per most experts. In drafting Kon Knueppel at No. 4 overall, as well

Former UConn star Liam McNeeley put on a show with a 22-point double-double in his NBA Summer League debut for the Charlotte Hornets Friday night.