Charlotte Hornets open 2026 NBA Summer League against Orlando Magic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:42 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets are set to begin their 2026 NBA Summer League schedule on July 9, facing off against the Orlando Magic. Following this matchup, they will compete against the New Orleans Pelicans, Boston Celtics, and Milwaukee Bucks, playing a minimum of four games. Last year, Charlotte clinched the summer league championship, showcasing strong talents such as Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner, and PJ Hall. Fans are anticipated to see new German national teammates Christian Anderson and Hannes Steinbach in action as they play alongside each other for the first time this summer.
- •Hornets' Summer League opener is July 9 against the Magic.
- •Charlotte will also face the Pelicans, Celtics, and Bucks.
- •The team won last year's Summer League championship.
- •Potential absence of Kon Knueppel is anticipated.
- •Christian Anderson and Hannes Steinbach to debut as teammates.
- 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Charlotte Hornets release 2026 NBA Summer League schedule
"The Charlotte Hornets will begin their summer league with a rivalry matchup against the Orlando Magic
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