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Hannes Steinbach Posts Second Summer League Double-Double for Charlotte Hornets
7/16/2026, 12:50:07 PM
Performance Against Milwaukee Bucks
In his first start for the Charlotte Hornets, former University of Washington power forward Hannes Steinbach recorded a team-high 27 points and 15 rebounds in a 110-91 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas on Wednesday night. He shot 13-of-22 from the field, improving on his previous three-game marksmanship of 9-for-16. The Hornets fell to their third consecutive defeat of the summer circuit.
Season Averages and Shooting Efficiency
Across the two games Steinbach has played for Charlotte, he is averaging 14.2 points and 8.7 rebounds per game while shooting 57.8 percent from the floor. He has not attempted a three-point shot in Las Vegas, reflecting a disciplined interior-focused approach.
Background: College Success and Summer League Debut
Steinbach entered the league after leading all NCAA players with 22 double-doubles for the Washington Huskies over 30 games last season. He posted a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double in his Summer League debut against the Orlando Magic a week earlier. The German native of Würzburg—also the hometown of former NBA star Dirk Nowitzki—joined former Husky teammate Terrell Brown Jr., who led the Pac-12 in scoring at 21.7 points per game in 2022.
Potential Impact on Hornets Roster
Charlotte’s front office has noted Steinbach’s efficient scoring and rebounding as promising signs ahead of his rookie season, which is set to begin in October. His reluctance to take three-point attempts and reliance on footwork and positioning suggest a role centered on interior play, aligning with the team’s need for versatile big men.
