Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod

Latest Episodes
Most Likely To Move
Richie brings on Matt Alquiza to discuss the intel from Michael Scottos recent piece about a potential LaMelo Ball move.
Developing a Plan
Richie and Brian react to Adam Silvers recent comments and answer a listener's question about the future of the Hornets. The two discuss Mark Williams and if anything can be done to fix future trade
Trade Rescinded: Williams Returns
| Richie discusses the failed trade of Mark Williams and all the implications of his return to Charlotte. He chats about the reputation of Jeff Peterson, the re-insertion of Mark Williams into the r
Trade Deadline Recap
Brian, Darian, Spencer, and Div recap the busy day for the Hornets as they made multiple trades. The four break down the Mark Williams deal that landed Charlotte Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2030 fir
Who Should Charlotte Keep?
Richieanswers a listener's question about retaining a handful of Hornets. He ranks Cody Martin, Josh Green, Grant Williams, Josh Okogie, Tre Mann, and Moussa Diabat in terms of his preference for ke
Where do Smith Jr. and Salaün Stand?
Brian and Darian evaluate Nick Smith Jr. and Tidjane Salan midway through the 2024-25 season. The two highlight Smiths recent play and Salans assignment to Greensboro. The two also discuss the pro
Hornets Acquire Okogie and Picks
| Richie returns to the microphone to detail the trade of Nick Richards and Josh Okogie. He discusses the implications on the court, in the cap sheet, and within the roster as the Hornets move forwa
Charles Lee's Progress Report
Brian and Darian return to chat about Charles Lees first season as head coach for the Charlotte Hornets. The two discuss promising and worrisome aspects of his 7-25 start to the season. How much blam
Williams Returns and Miller Goes Down
Brian and Darian return to discuss Brandon Millers ankle injury and Mark Williams's recent play. The two discuss the depressing stat that Ball, Miller, and Williams have played just over 150 minutes
Grant Williams Tears ACL
EMERGENCY POD | Brian and Darian chat about the injury to Grant Williams and how the Hornets could make use of the (DPE) Designated Player Exception and the pieces already on the roster to fill the