Locked On Hornets podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Charlotte Hornets and the NBA. Walker Mehl from WFNZ and Doug Branson, a writer at EveryHornetsBoxscore.com, provide expert, local analysis and intelligent takes on the Charlotte Hornets. Locked On Hornets takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Hornets locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Hornets podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Hornets LEARN Hard Lessons 😬 | Brandon Miller's Extension Clock TICKS | Hannes Falling Behind?!
The Charlotte Hornets got a real measuring stick in Boston, and the 114-93 loss showed exactly where this roster stands before opening night. Doug Branson walks through w
Oct 15 34 min
Hornets Fall to Celtics: Turnovers, Brandon Miller's Deadline, and Christian Anderson Jr.'s Debut
The Charlotte Hornets took their first road trip of the preseason, and the Boston Celtics sent them home with a 114-93 loss. Preseason caveats apply. Injuries are piling
Oct 15 33 min
Brandon Miller CONTRACT Value | Kon and Coby INJURY Updates | Hornets Ex-Files
On today's episode of Locked On Hornets, hosts Doug Branson and Nata Edwards tackle the burning question every Charlotte Hornets fan is asking: should the front office of
Oct 13 36 min
Preseason Game 2 REACTION | Brandon Miller RETURNS | Depth SHINES through
Brandon Miller is back in the lineup, and the Charlotte Hornets wasted no time putting him front and center in their second preseason matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Oct 12 32 min
What did we LEARN This Week? | Charles Lee QUOTES | Can UNC Fans ROOT for Grayson Allen?
This episode recaps everything Charlotte Hornets fans learned from the opening of preseason, focusing on how experience and new additions are reshaping expectations. The
Oct 10 38 min
Can Brandon Miller be ALL-NBA? | Preseason Game 2 PREVIEW | Naz Reid is like...
Could Brandon Miller be the next All-NBA star for the Charlotte Hornets? In this episode, hear Zach Lowe’s headline-making prediction about Miller’s ceiling and the intri
Oct 9 28 min
How REAL is the Hornets' depth? | What to EXPECT from the Player Tiers | Rookies have to EARN it
Is the Charlotte Hornets’ revamped roster truly deeper, or is the bench just better disguised? In this episode, Walker Mehl assesses the franchise’s much-discussed overha
Oct 8 33 min
Hornets INJURY AVALANCHE In Nets Loss | Naz Reid DEBUTS | Hannes Steinbach STUCK On Bench
Basketball is back, but the Charlotte Hornets’ preseason debut brought plenty of drama and a tough 124-90 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Before tip-off even arrived, the Horn
Oct 7 41 min
Coby White INJURED?!? | What does it MEAN? | How does Charlotte ADJUST
Charlotte Hornets’ preseason plans take a hit as starting point guard Coby White suffers a recurring left calf strain, raising concerns about his long-term durability and
Oct 5 11 min
Who will RANK Highest at the end of the Season? | Is Dennis Schröder a Leader? | Annual Hornets Stat Draft
This episode was recorded before the Coby White injury News
Charlotte Hornets fans, the wait is over! In this jam-packed episode, Walker Mehl, Doug Branson, and Evan
Oct 5 33 min
Top 3 REASONS to Watch Preseason | MAILBAG Episode | What is a SUCCESSFUL Season?
Preseason basketball is back and the Charlotte Hornets are stirring up excitement and speculation. Host Doug Branson shares the top three reasons to watch the upcoming pr
Oct 2 35 min
Who NEEDS the Preseason? | Is Royce O'Neal getting TRADED? | Coach Talk
The Charlotte Hornets are gearing up for a preseason packed with intrigue, as players across the roster battle for standing and new leadership sets the tone. On today’s e
Oct 1 33 min
Training Camp BATTLES | Who WINS the Big Battles? | Which WINGS Win?
Charlotte Hornets training camp has kicked off in Charleston, and the competition is already at a fever pitch. This episode explores the most fascinating camp battles acr
Oct 1 33 min
Can COBY be Coby? | Remembering the DILLY Era | Training Camp BEGINS
Charlotte Hornets Media Day delivered intriguing storylines, and this episode covers all the buzz. Walker Mehl and Doug Branson weigh in on Coby White’s ascension to star
Sep 29 36 min
Hornets Media Day MOMENTS | MAJOR Injury Updates | Naz Reid WELCOMED
Hornets Media Day was packed with updates and big revelations as Charlotte gears up for the new season. Brandon Miller headlines the news, sharing that he’s been cleared
Sep 28 34 min
ERIC & DELL ARE BACK!! | Reputation CHANGE | Opinions on BRANDON MILLER CONTRACT
Walker Mehl goes solo to discuss Eric Collins, Dell Curry, and Shannon Spake returning as your Charlotte Hornets broadcast team! Why was it important to bring back such a
Sep 25 31 min
Hornets Trade AFTERMATH | No Room for NEMBHARD? | Big BROADCAST News
It’s another wild day for Hornets basketball fans as the Charlotte Hornets shake up their roster and make headlines with sweeping moves, all while rolling out fan-first b
Sep 23 38 min
BREAKING Hornets TRADE | What does this mean for the HORNETS? | Who gets CUT?
The Charlotte Hornets just shook up their roster again, finalizing a headline-grabbing swap with the Atlanta Hawks that brings veteran sharpshooter Buddy Hield and playma
Sep 22 28 min
How much do the Hornets PAY Brandon Miller? | TRADE Rumor Mill | Nic Batum RETIRES
Charlotte’s front office is making big decisions, and the future of their young core hinges on what happens next with Brandon Miller’s contract extension. As the Thompson
Sep 21 33 min
How Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel can make ALL-NBA | Sicko Satchel MAILBAG Episode
In this episode of Locked On Hornets, Doug Branson opens up the “Sicko Satchel” to answer the Hornets community's most burning questions. What must Kon Knueppel and Brand
Sep 18 32 min
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Good rapport between the hosts. Good commentary with plenty of praise and criticism where appropriate. I appreciate how they talk honestly about Kenny Atkinson and Miles Bridges situations during what has been a really rough offseason.
NC_N8 · Jul 2022
Love the nicknames and back story depth about players personalities as well as fit for the team. Great basketball knowledge and terminology. Fresh Wes Wednesday’s and any guest appearance! (I.e. David Walker & Nata)
910-704 · Mar 2022
I just recently moved to Charlotte and being new to the area and loving the hornets it’s nice to have this podcast to listen to daily to and from work. Listening to this show has made moving away from friends and family easier
Tnfiend13 · Nov 2021
Love to work y’all do, covering the Hornets is tough when you don’t have many wins to talk about but these guys do it as great as anyone.
I will say, we NEED more Nata episodes, he’s the absolute best.
Gamecock Fan 1 · Feb 2024
I have subscribed to this show on and off for a while and I can’t recommend it, except to one subset of people: Hornets fans desperate to hear any words about the Hornets. The two hosts both have their issues, one worse than the other. I know very little about them or their backgrounds so this is based strictly on the show.
Nata is cool, but rides the fence too much. Most discussion points end with him saying something to the effect of “I worry about this, but I can see where they’re coming from, maybe it’ll be okay.” Don’t hurt your neck sticking it out that far!
Walker has a silky radio voice, but his input basically vacillates from wrong to unsupported opinions. “The east is so strong” he said this week. The east has been the obviously weaker conference since the 98 Bulls were dismantled. There are 3 good teams and the rest might lose a series to the 7-10 seeds in the west. Also disagrees with a national writer about a player’s defense but cites no stats or anecdotes to explain why.
If you are a Hornets fan there aren’t a lot of places to hear people talk about your team, especially in the offseason. If you must have some, there are worse ways to spend a commute or something. But I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone but the most desperate fans.
ben012884 · Sep 2021
I have listened to this podcast for a few years now- and since Doug left I feel like it has gone down a notch in quality. Ads/bumps take up a third of the show, Nada can’t stop saying the word “again” (please take a public speaking class) and every other show it seems to come up about race somehow. I’ll have to start looking elsewhere for hornets content.
Pblock1086 · Aug 2021
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