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Kings' 2025 Draft Pick Named Top NBA Summer League Rookie Over Cooper Flagg

The Sacramento Kings impressed during the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas as they reached the championship game.

Unfortunately for the Kings, they were unable to capture their third Summer League championship as they lost to the Charlotte Hornets in the championship game on Sunday, ending their summer with a 5-1 record.

Despite not winning the championship, Sacramento saw multiple of their young players impress in Las Vegas including their first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Nique Clifford.

Nique Clifford stands with NBA commissioner Adam SilverBrad Penner-Imagn Images
Nique Clifford stands with NBA commissioner Adam SilverBrad Penner-Imagn Images

Clifford had an impressive Summer League and that led to ESPN’s Kevin Pelton naming him as the top rookie during the Summer League over No.