Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod

Most Anticipated Games

Sam Farber, Hornets’ radio play-by-play announcer, joins James to discuss some of the most anticipated games this season. The two rank their top five games on the slate a

Bold(ish) Predictions

Brian, Matt, and James return to share several bold predictions for the upcoming season. The conversation covers Kon Knueppel, Coby White, the Hornets' offense, and poten

Hornets Trade for Schröder

🚨 EMERGENCY POD | The Charlotte Hornets have dealt for Dennis Schröder. In return, the Cavaliers received Tre Mann. Richie recaps the details of the trade, the implicatio

Brandon Miller's MIP Calculus

Richie, Brian, and James dive deep into why Vegas is banking heavily on Brandon Miller winning the Most Improved Player award. Plus, we break down the Eastern Conference

Did the Hornets Get the Offseason Right?

The Hornets made franchise-altering decisions this offseason, reshaping the organization's future. We open by looking at the bigger picture: where does Charlotte stand a

Post-Summer League Roster Crunch

Richie, Brian, and Matt put a bow on Summer League by sharing their final evaluations of the players, specifically Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr. The three a

Peterson's Presser & Summer League

James takes a look at Jeff Peterson’s latest press conference about LaMelo Ball’s trade and some of the interesting things said. He also checks out the prominent players

Transaction Reaction

Richie, Brian, and James return to discuss the chain reactions from all the recent Hornets moves. The three cover the latest trade involving Dorian Finney-Smith, whether

Gordon Hayward

Gordon Hayward joins Richie for a two-part interview. In Part 2, Hayward discusses his recruitment to Butler, the Jazz matching Charlotte’s offer sheet in 2014, rehabbing

Gordon Hayward: Family & Faith

Gordon Hayward joins Richie for a two-part interview. In Part 1, Hayward shares about his upbringing, his parents’ influence on his success as a student and athlete, the

Miles Bridges Traded

Richie, Matt, and James analyze the trade that sent Miles Bridges to Phoenix. The three look at the on-court ramifications, the unprotected 2033 first-round pick returnin

Coby White Re-Signs

Richie and James return to break down the re-signing of Coby White and put a bow on the trading of LaMelo Ball. The two look at these interconnected transactions and how

LaMelo Ball Traded

🚨 EMERGENCY POD | LaMelo Ball is traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Richie, Matt, and James break down the trade and the pros and cons of the return. The three also lo

Hornets Draft Steinbach & Anderson

The crew analyzes the selection of Hannes Steinbach from the University of Washington and Christian Anderson Jr. from Texas Tech University. James, Brian, Matt, and Daria

Krysten Peek

NBA.com and Hoops HQ’s Krysten Peek joins the show to discuss the Hornets’ draft outlook, including Charlotte’s evolving reputation across the league, the age debate in p

2026 Mock Offseason

Brian and Matt step into the Hornets’ front office, while James takes on the roles of the league’s other 29 teams and player agents throughout the negotiation process. Th

Profile: Cenac, Steinbach, Quaintance, Mara, Johnson

Brian and Darian break down five NBA prospects at the center position. The two discuss the strengths, weaknesses, and team fit, while also revealing how strongly they’d c

Around the Horn(ets)

Richie moderates a debate between Brian, Matt, and James on some polarizing topics concerning the Hornets’ upcoming draft. The three share their thoughts on consolidating

Profile: Philon, Okorie, Stirtz

James and Darian break down three NBA prospects at the guard position. The two discuss the strengths, weaknesses, and team fit, while also revealing how strongly they’d c

Report Card: Miller, Salaün

Richie and Brian return to grade Brandon Miller and Tidjane Salaün’s seasons. They look at their strengths on both ends of the court, their drawbacks, and hand out a lett