Hornets Summer League REVIEW | Who SHOWED OUT? | Who STUMBLED?

Charlotte Hornets fans are in for a ride as summer league unveils both fresh hope and lingering questions. Liam McNeeley catches fire with an impressive shooting display, putting up nearly 30 points and nailing seven three-pointers in his debut, proving he could soon carve out a significant early-season role for Charlotte. Hannes Steinbach complements that performance with a monster 27-point, 15-rebound game, showing not only scoring ability but high basketball IQ and effort on both ends. However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Rookie Christian Anderson, recently drafted 18th overall, struggled with ball security and adapting to the pro level’s physicality—raising concerns about the Hornets’ current depth at point guard. Tidjane Salaun showed glimpses of brilliance but remains inconsistent, and the backup bigs failed to display the shooting range fans hoped to see. On the bright side, undrafted two-way signing Michael Ajayi stunned with his energy, versatile defense, and relentless rebounding—making himself a contender for early NBA minutes. Host Doug Branson, joined by Evan Hale, spotlights both the optimism and anxieties surrounding Charlotte’s young core, while evaluating necessary improvements and the surprises that might reshape the Hornets’ bench. Stay tuned as the episode covers the Hornets’ best summer league performances, areas needing urgent work, and which new face might become a fan favorite. Don’t miss analysis that every dedicated Charlotte basketball supporter will want to hear! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.