Hornets Hive Cast

As Charlotte begins a nine-game homestand at the Hive, the Hornets got some bad news on the injury front, as it was announced by the team that Brandon Miller underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist and will miss the remainder of the season. And also after leading the Eastern Conference guards by a significant margin in the fan vote, LaMelo Ball was not named a starter in this year's All-Star Game. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down all the news and notes surrounding the Hornets, as well as previewing Buzz City hosting Rip City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets put their three-game winning streak on the line in Memphis and ultimately fell by a final tally of 132-120 despite being down as many as 35 in the second half and getting a career-best 38 points from Mark Williams. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk break down the contest and highlight some of the best performances from the night, and also discuss LaMelo Ball's candidacy to start in the All-Star Game and how it could be in jeopardy due to the media vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After winning three-straight games, the Hornets head to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies, who also have won three in a row. Sam Farber and Rob Longo preview the matchup and discuss the reason behind Charlotte's winning ways as of late, and also discuss the latest power rankings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets returned home for the first time in 13 days and were greeted by a sellout crowd at Spectrum Center, and Charlotte won its third-straight game with a 110-105 decision over Dallas. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their top players of the day, and also discuss LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams being named finalists for Eastern Conference Player of the Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest All-Star fan voting returns, LaMelo Ball continued to lead all guards in the Eastern Conference in votes. Sam Farber and Rob Longo discuss his candidacy, and also tie up some loose ends on some recent Hornets news and transactions. Sam and Rob also preview Charlotte's return to Spectrum Center on MLK Day against Dallas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets picked up their first win in Chicago since the 2021-22 season and did it in exhilarating fashion, outlasting the Bulls for a 125-123 win. However, Charlotte did get bad injury news, as Brandon Miller will be out indefinitely with a torn ligament in his right wrist. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk examine the win and pick their stars of the night, and also dive into the injury that Brandon sustained, as well as players who could step up in his absence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Collins, the TV voice of the Hornets, stops by to chat with Sam Farber to preview Buzz City in the Windy City to take on the Bulls. The two also discuss the current state of the Hornets, as well as the recent announcement that five Hornets games will be free, over-the-air to watch in the Charlotte region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a few days off, the Hornets picked up a 117-112 win in Utah, and did it a little shorthanded, as Charlotte dealt Nick Richards and a second-round draft pick to Phoenix in exchange for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk break down the deal for both sides, as well as Charlotte's road victory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets recently announced that five future Hornets games will be available on free, over-the-air channels in the Queen City in the coming weeks. Sam Farber and Rob Longo react to the news, and also evaluate Brandon Miller's play through the first 100 games of his NBA career, in addition to preview the Hornets in Utah to face the Jazz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte Hornets starting center Mark Williams joins Sam Farber to discuss his journey back to the floor after missing nearly a year due to injuries. Plus they talk about his goals for the seasons, what it's like playing under Hornets Head Coach Charles Lee, and why LaMelo Ball should be an NBA All Star. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After having an unexpected five days off, the Hornets couldn't catch the Suns on the second night of a back-to-back, falling 120-113 out in the desert. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk break down what went wrong for Charlotte, highlight some big-time performances by the Hornets, and also float out some ideas on where in the schedule the Hornets might be able to reschedule the games against the two LA teams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets were supposed to be on the first night of a back-to-back to face the Clippers, but for the second straight time, Charlotte's game was postponed due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. Sam Farber and Rob Longo discuss when the LA games could be made up this season, a recent article in the Charlotte Observer highlighting the new role Kemba Walker has in Buzz City, and also preview Hornets at Suns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets were originally supposed to kick off a five-game road trip against the Lakers out in Los Angeles, but the contests between Charlotte and LA was postponed due to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Sam Farber and Rob Longo react to the postponement, and also discuss the latest All-Star fan vote returns, which shows LaMelo Ball continuing to be the top vote getter for guards in the Eastern Conference. The two also preview Charlotte's next game against the Clippers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Hornets gets set to kick off a road trip against mostly Western Conference opponents, DaShawn Brown of WSOC-TV stops by preview the first of five away games with Sam Farber. The two also discuss the All-Star candidacy of LaMelo Ball, and also evaluate a healthy Hornets roster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets saw their 10-game losing streak come to an end against the Suns 115-104, the first time Charlotte has defeated Phoenix in the Queen City since the 2018-19 season. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down how the Hornets were able to secure the win, and also take a look at Charlotte's upcoming five-game road trip, the longest of the season to this date. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Hornets return home for a quick one-game homestand, they will look to snap their 10-game losing streak against a Phoenix team that will be on the second night of a back-to-back. Sam Farber is joined by Kyle Bailey, host of the Kyle Bailey Show on Sports Radio WFNZ to preview the matchup, and also discuss the newest All-Star Game format, and how there may be some similarities between the Hornets and the Carolina Panthers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets got good news on the injury front with LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller returning from injuries after missing three games, but the Hornets fell against the best team in the Eastern Conference in Cleveland, 115-105. Rob Longo and Will Palaszczuk of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ break down the game and pick their silver-lining performances, and the two also discuss the recent run some of the younger players have had in Greensboro with the Swarm and how it's helped out Charlotte at the NBA level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets held a 13-point lead at halftime in Detroit, but the offense went cold in the second half, resulting in a 98-94 loss at Detroit. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk break down what went wrong for Buzz City, and the two also preview Charlotte's upcoming game against Cleveland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the calendar flips to 2025, the Hornets will look to snap their eight-game losing skid in Detroit against the Pistons. Schuyler Callihan of Hornets on Sports Illustrated stops by to preview the matchup with Sam Farber, and the two also discuss LaMelo Ball's All-Start candidacy while previewing the month of January for the Hornets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets remained shorthanded to close out the 2024 portion of the season at home against Chicago, and Charlotte fought hard, but lost in overtime 115-108 to the Bulls. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and highlight their silver linings, and the two also pick their favorite moments from the 2024 calendar year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.