The 2025 NBA Summer League concluded with the Charlotte Hornets claiming their inaugural title after defeating the Sacramento Kings 83-78. Rookie Kon Knueppel, the fourth overall pick in the draft, was named MVP of the championship game, scoring 21 points despite playing with an eye injury. The Hornets finished the tournament undefeated at 6-0, marking their first Summer League playoff appearance. In contrast, the Kings, who previously won titles in 2014 and 2021, ended with a 5-1 record.

Standout performances also emerged from several other rookies, including Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks and Nique Clifford of the Kings. Flagg, the top pick in the 2025 draft, scored a collective 31 points over two games. Clifford averaged 16.2 points, showcasing his promise as the 24th overall pick. Other notable performances came from Tre Johnson of the Wizards, averaging 19.5 points, and Kyle Filipowski of the Jazz, who averaged nearly 30 points per game.