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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- 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
2 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.
