A new champion will emerge this Sunday as the Sacramento Kings and Charlotte Hornets clash in the NBA Summer League final, capping off a thrilling week of standout showings and nail-biting matchups.
The Kings brought their five-day hot streak to a screeching halt in the semifinals, and did so in style. They dismantled a veteran-heavy Raptors squad 98-88 with confidence, led by Isaac Jones, the former Washington State standout, who simply couldn’t miss. But what really sets this Kings team apart is their collective effort on the glass.
Four of the five starters grabbed at least five rebounds, and three bench players chipped in with three boards each. That kind of commitment across the lineup is championship DNA.
The Hornets absolutely earned their spot in the final, taking down a sharp and gritty Thunder team that had been impressive all tournament.
Jaylen Sims had the hot hand, torching the Thunder with 25 points on a silky 10-for-14 shooting night, including four triples for good measure. The Hornets' prized rookie Kon Knueppel also chipped in 17 points in just 21 minutes as Charlotte cruised to a 109-80 blowout, booking a championship date with Sacramento.
But Charlotte doesn’t have the same depth as Sacramento. They tend to lean heavily on a select few to do the heavy lifting, and that imbalance might just be their undoing when the pressure peaks.
Here is everything that you need to know about Sunday's Vegas Summer League championship game between the Kings and the Hornets.
How to watch NBA Summer League championship game 2025
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Kayo, Foxtel
NBA Vegas Summer League championship game will air on ESPN in Australia. Cord-cutters can stream the games on Kayo and Foxtel.
NBA Summer League championship game start time
- Date: Monday, July 21, 2025
- Time: 12 p.m. AEST
Kings vs. Hornets will tip off at around 12 p.m. AEST on Monday, July 21, 2025. The game will be played at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
NBA Summer League playoffs 2025 schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 19 | Kings 98, Raptors 88 | — | — |
| July 19 | Hornets 109, Thunder 80 | — | — |
| July 20 | Championship game: Kings vs. Hornets | 10 p.m. | ESPN, Kayo |
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