This article was originally published on www.si.com as LaMelo Ball Did Not Show Up to Summer League Dressed For the Las Vegas Weather.

The second-year big man out of Duke turned in a stellar performance for the Utah Jazz against the Charlotte Hornets. Filipowski took over the starring role with Ace Bailey out due to a hip flexor. Filipowski totaled 32 points, six rebounds and five assists in the defeat to Kon Knueppel and the Hornets.

Summer League roster is loaded with young talent, from rookie standouts to second-year redemption stories. Here’s who fans should watch, and why it matters.

Charlotte Hornets rookie guard Liam McNeeley had his manners on full display in his first NBA Summer League game in addition to his skills on the court.

The Charlotte Hornets make their summer league debut against Ace Bailey (I think) and the Utah Jazz. It’ll be our first chance to see Kon Knueppel and the rest of the rookies and to see how much better Tidjane Salaün has gotten at basketball.

Kon Knueppel is just a few weeks into his NBA journey. His Charlotte Hornets are set to open their Summer League season on Friday night against the Utah Jazz. The 19-year-old Milwaukee native spent one season at Duke, where he built a strong résumé. Knueppel worked his way up to become the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel has reportedly signed a multiyear shoe and apparel endorsement contract with Jordan Brand.

The Charlotte Hornets took a big swing in the 2024 draft by taking Tidjane Salaun, someone who is still not yet 20 years old. Pressed into much more NBA action