Hornets' Hannes Steinbach: Drops 22 points in SL loss
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Steinbach supplied 22 points (7-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 11 rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes in Friday's 92-90 Summer League loss to the Kings.
Steinbach turned in an efficient performance from the field in Charlotte's Summer League finale, leading all players in scoring. The big man also grabbed a game-high-tying 11 rebounds. He finished Summer League action with back-to-back 20-point double-doubles and will now look toward his rookie campaign with the Hornets. The Washington product could see meaningful run early in his career but will have to compete for minutes with Moussa Diabate and Ryan Kalkbrenner.
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Hornets' Christian Anderson: Nets 18 points with eight dimes
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Anderson recorded 18 points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and three steals over 29 minutes during Friday's 92-90 Las Vegas Summer League loss to the Kings.
Anderson struggled with his shot throughout Summer League, but he was still able to impact the game through his playmaking. He'll be battling Tre Mann for the backup minutes behind Coby White at training camp, so that's a position battle we'll be monitoring closely leading up to the 2026-27 season.
Salaun notched 21 points (8-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and four steals across 24 minutes in Wednesday's 110-91 Summer League loss to the Bucks.
Salaun was one of three starters to score in double digits for the Hornets, and the only one aside from Hannes Steinbach to reach the 20-point mark. This was Salaun's best game in the Summer League thus far, as he hadn't scored more than 12 points in any of his previous three outings.
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Hornets' Hannes Steinbach: Big double-double in SL loss
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Steinbach totaled 27 points (13-22 FG, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 27 minutes in Wednesday's 110-91 Summer League loss to the Bucks.
Steinbach dominated despite the loss, leading all players in points and rebounds. Seven of the big man's 15 rebounds came on the offensive glass. The No. 14 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft has shown some flashes through four Summer League appearances and figures to compete with Ryan Kalkbrenner and Moussa Diabate for minutes at center during the regular season.
Hornets' Christian Anderson: Adds 13 points in SL loss
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Anderson notched 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one assist across 28 minutes in Sunday's 87-75 Summer League loss to Boston.
After totaling 18 points on 7-of-25 shooting from the field in his first two Summer League games, Anderson bounced back Sunday. The rookie guard finished as Charlotte's second-leading scorer on efficient shooting numbers. Additionally, he tied for second on the team in steals.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Strikes for 20 points in SL loss
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McNeeley recorded 20 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 26 minutes in Sunday's 87-75 Summer League loss to the Celtics.
McNeeley struggled from three-point range but still led the Hornets in scoring for a third consecutive contest. The 2025 first-rounder also led Charlotte in rebounds. He's reached the 20-point mark in two of his three outings so far this summer, during which the forward has shot 45.2 percent from the floor and 63.2 percent from downtown.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Paces Charlotte in SL loss
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McNeeley closed with 17 points (4-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-9 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two blocks over 27 minutes in Saturday's 95-91 Summer League loss to the Pelicans.
McNeeley wasn't able to replicate his 28-point performance from Thursday's Summer League opener, though he still poured in a team-high 17 points. The UConn product appeared in 31 regular-season games last season, averaging 4.3 points and 2.4 rebounds in 11.9 minutes per contest. The 2025 first-round pick will compete with the likes of Royce O'Neale, Sion James and Dorian Finney-Smith for minutes off the bench during the 2026-27 campaign.
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Hornets' Hannes Steinbach: Modest production in SL loss
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Steinbach totaled seven points (2-5 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one block across 22 minutes in Saturday's 95-91 Summer League loss to the Pelicans.
After posting a double-double with a full stat line in his Summer League debut Thursday, Steinbach had a quieter outing Saturday while once again coming off the bench. The No. 14 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft figures to compete for minutes at center with Ryan Kalkbrenner and Moussa Diabate.
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Hornets' Christian Anderson: Struggles in Summer League
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Anderson posted six points (2-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and two assists in 26 minutes during Thursday's 86-74 Summer League win over the Magic.
The rookie guard struggled to find his shooting touch in his professional debut, but Charlotte continued to trust him with on-ball opportunities as he adjusts to the NBA game. As a rookie, he will likely be brought along slowly behind Coby White.
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Hornets' Ryan Kalkbrenner: Plays well in Summer League
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Kalkbrenner finished with 10 points (5-7 FG, 0-0 3Pt, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 30 minutes during Thursday's 86-74 Summer League win over the Magic.
The second-year center was dominant defensively and controlled the paint throughout the contest, finishing one rebound shy of a double-double while showcasing the passing ability that Charlotte hopes will complement his elite rim protection. The problem with Kalkbrenner's fantasy appeal is that he has to compete with Hannes Steinbach and Moussa Diabate for minutes.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Erupts for 28 points in SL win
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McNeeley racked up 28 points (9-18 FG, 7-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four assists and two rebounds across 28 minutes in Thursday's 86-74 Summer League win over the Magic.
McNeeley struggled from two-point range, though he torched the nets from beyond the arc and finished with a game-high 28 points. The 20-year-old forward was one of three Charlotte players to score in double figures and also tied for second on the team in assists. He isn't guaranteed a consistent spot in the Hornets' rotation in 2026-27 and will have to compete for playing time with Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, Sion James and Dorian Finney-Smith.
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Hornets' Hannes Steinbach: Double-double in SL win
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Steinbach registered 15 points (4-7 FG, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 22 minutes in Thursday's 86-74 Summer League win over the Magic.
Coming off the bench, Steinbach delivered a full stat line, highlighted by a game-high 11 rebounds as part of a double-double effort. The Hornets have some intriguing young frontcourt pieces, with Ryan Kalkbrenner and Moussa Diabate both flashing potential at center last season, but given his pedigree as the No. 14 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Steinbach figures to compete for minutes early in the regular season.
The Rockets are trading Finney-Smith to the Hornets along with three second-round picks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
This is a pure salary dump by the Rockets. Finney-Smith is coming off a down season, but he has a strong track record of being a plus defender and floor spacer. Presumably, the Hornets will be eyeing him as a potential rotation player off the bench.
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