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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Will the Injuries STOP?? | Offense in SHAMBLES | Fans OUTRAGED
The spotlight’s on the Charlotte Hornets after a crushing 119-80 defeat to the Boston Celtics, sinking the team to 3-7 on the season. The conversation focused on the Horn
Nov 8 40 min
Measuring PANIC Levels | Kon Injury CONCERNS | Stangin' or Clangin'
The Charlotte Hornets faithful are feeling the heat, and with good reason. This episode examines rising fan frustration as the team’s offensive woes reach a boiling point
Nov 5 40 min
Is it SCARY Hours? | Kon Knueppel Injured AGAIN!!! | What Next?
The conversation focused on another tough night for the Charlotte Hornets, who dropped their fifth consecutive game, this one to the Brooklyn Nets. One concept discussed
Nov 5 37 min
Is it PANIC Time? | Kon Knueppel RETURNS? | Tidjane Salaun's Option DECLINED
The conversation focused on the Charlotte Hornets’ frustrating night as they dropped their fourth consecutive game in a lopsided loss to the Detroit Pistons, where Cade C
Nov 4 34 min
Coby White RETURNS!! | Tidjane Salaun DECISION | Hornets Weekend RECAP
This Locked On Hornets episode tackles a whirlwind of news and storylines swirling around the Charlotte franchise. The conversation focused on Coby White's imminent retur
Nov 2 34 min
Brandon Miller ELECTRIFIES | Grayson Allen DELIVERS | Trick or Treat TRENDS
Charlotte Hornets fans are buzzing as Brandon Miller puts on the cape and elevates his game, carrying the offense with back-to-back 30-point performances. This episode sp
Oct 30 32 min
Naz Reid BENCHED | What Comes NEXT? | Kon Knueppel RETURN?!?
The Charlotte Hornets made waves with a bold coaching decision as Charles Lee benched Naz Reid for the entire second half against the Detroit Pistons, sparking questions
Oct 29 31 min
How REAL are the Hornets? | Potential Trade RUMOR | Leave MUGGSY Alone!!
The Charlotte Hornets are turning heads with a 3-1 record—despite a roster hit hard by injuries and missing key players like Coby White, Kon Knueppel, and Grant Williams.
Oct 28 36 min
Hornets Announce Jersey RETIREMENT | Brandon Miller ASCENDS | New CAREER High |
On today’s episode, the Charlotte Hornets’ early-season resilience takes center stage as the team pushes to a 3-1 record despite missing key contributors like Coby White
Oct 27 35 min
Big Hornets Bounce Back WIN | ALWAYS Beat the Heat | Brandon Miller STEPS UP!
Charlotte basketball faithful got the performance they desperately needed as the Hornets stormed past the Miami Heat in a gritty showdown. This episode of Locked On Horne
Oct 26 34 min
Hornets have HISTORIC Loss | Brandon Miller STRUGGLES | Should We PANIC?
The discussion explored one of the roughest nights in recent Charlotte Hornets memory as Atlanta handed the home team a staggering 47-point loss. The episode opens with a
Oct 24 35 min
Rookie Runs LIMITED | Christian Anderson STRUGGLES | Depth FUELS Win
The Charlotte Hornets are 1-0, but the story isn’t just about the win—it’s who didn’t play. In this episode, we explore why highly-touted rookie Hannes Steinbach was left
Oct 22 39 min
Hornets WIN 6th Straight Season Opener | Naz Reid Goes OFF | Hornets' Bench WRENCH
The Charlotte Hornets opened their season with an impressive 110-103 road win against the Brooklyn Nets, overcoming injuries and silencing doubters with energetic team pl
Oct 22 36 min
Kon and Coby are OUT!! | What Does it MEAN? | What Can We EXPECT
The season couldn’t start with more intrigue for the Charlotte Hornets: injuries have sidelined Coby White and rookie Kon Knueppel for the opener against Brooklyn, forcin
Oct 20 44 min
Season Preview: Ranking ALL 30 NBA Teams! Our Official 2026-27 Tier List
Who are the BEST and WORST teams in the NBA heading into the 2026-27 season? With opening night just around the corner, Locked On NBA Daily reveals its official 30-team N
Oct 19 1 h 08 min
Hornets LOCK UP Brandon Miller 💰 | Sam Farber HYPES Kon Knueppel's Bigger Role | Nets Opener PREVIEW
It came down to the buzzer, but the Charlotte Hornets got it done. Brandon Miller agreed to a five-year, $209 million rookie scale extension less than an hour before Mond
Oct 19 44 min
Hornets Preseason is OVER! | Rookies NAIL Dress Rehearsal!! 😤| Tidjane Salaun OVER Pat Connaughton??
Walker is back and flying solo! Good news: Hornets preseason is over! Bad news: They lost to Memphis 117-98 to end the session. What were the positives? Walker goes over
Oct 17 26 min
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
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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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