Hornets Hive Cast

As the Hornets continued their trip on the west coast, Charlotte suffered its worst loss of the season, a 141-88 thumping by the Portland Trail Blazers. The 53-point loss ties the franchise record for the largest margin of defeat in franchise history as the Hornets fall to 14-41 on the campaign. Rob Longo is joined by the Vice President of Digital Media at Hornets Sports and Entertainment Matt Rochinski to break down the game and provide their silver lining selections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets continue their lengthy west-coast roadtrip with a stop in Portland. Sam Farber and Rob Longo preview the matchup and also discuss the latest play of Miles Bridges as he continues to pass Hornets legends in the all-time franchise record books. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off a big win in Los Angeles, the Hornets faced the tall task of heading to Denver on the second night of a back-to-back without LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams. Charlotte hung tough against the Nuggets and got a season-high 36 points from Miles Bridges, but ultimately fell 129-115. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk break down the game and provide their silver-lining performances, and also discuss the recent additions to the Hornets roster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trailing by as many as 13 in the first half, Charlotte completed its comeback out in LA against the Lakers to win it 100-97 in the first game back after the All-Star break. Hornets Radio Network Manager Rob Longo is joined by Matt Rochinski, the Vice President of Digital Media for Hornets Sports and Entertainment to discuss the game and pick their top performances of the night. The two also discuss Charlotte's next game at Denver as the Hornets are on the second night of a back-to-back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Hornets get ready to kick off their post All-Star break portion of the schedule, Gabe McDonald of Queen City News stops by to preview Charlotte's showdown with the Lakers in Los Angeles with Sam Farber. The two also discuss what they liked and didn't like with the new All-Star Weekend format, and also what they would like to see from the Hornets in their final 30 games of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets were shorthanded once again in Orlando and fell 102-86 in the final game before the All-Star break, but did get some silver-lining performances from some unexpected players. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk break down the game and provide their silver-lining performances, and also evaluate some of the newcomers to this Hornets roster that have joined the team over the past week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hunter Bailey of the Highway 49 Podcast and the Charlotte Observer stops by to chat with Rob Longo as the two preview Buzz City's final game before the All-Star Break. The two also discuss the current state of the franchise and how the moves made by Charlotte at the trade deadline provides more depth than at the beginning of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets got better injury news on the second night of a back-to-back in Brooklyn, as LaMelo Ball, Josh Green and Nick Smith Jr. rejoined the lineup. But that celebration of good health was short lived, as LaMelo left the game in the second quarter with ankle soreness and did not return, and the Hornets dropped a 97-89 decision to the Nets. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk break down the game and discuss their silver-lining performances, and also express their frustrations with the injuries Charlotte has had to endure yet again this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets got off to a slow start in the Motor City, but nearly overcame a 28-point deficit in the fourth quarter, getting the contest within two points. Charlotte ultimately fell 112-102 and will be in Brooklyn on the second night of a back-to-back. Rob Longo and Sam Farber break down the game and preview Buzz City's contest against the Nets, and they also touch on the recent trade that was rescinded between the Lakers and the Hornets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets closed out their historic nine-game homestand by snapping a six-game losing streak, defeating San Antonio 117-116. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the waning moments of the game where Miles Bridges hit a go-ahead triple with less than two seconds on the clock, and the two also pick their stars of the contest. Sam and Rob also preview Charlotte's next game at Detroit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets were busy at the trade deadline once again this season, making multiple deals. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the major trades the Hornets completed, and also preview Charlotte's final home game in the month of February against San Antonio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets were shorthanded as they have been all season once again, and it showed in a 112-102 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their silver-lining performances. Sam also sits down with Mike Jones, who created a Hornets black excellence jersey, the first one created for an NBA team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travis "T-Bone" Hancock of Sports Radio WFNZ stops by to preview Charlotte's showdown against Milwaukee with Sam Farber. The two also discuss the state of the Hornets Franchise and some of the key players that have stepped up this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miles Bridges notched his first career triple-double and Nick Smith Jr. tied a career high with 24 points of his own, but those two efforts weren't enough as Charlotte fell to Washington at home, 124-114. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and highlight their silver-lining performances. Plus, Sam and Rob discuss where the accomplishments of Miles Bridges puts him among some of the greats in Hornets franchise history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets came back all the way down 17 at one point against Denver and had a lead late, but Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets were able to squeak out a 107-104 win over Charlotte. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their silver-lining performances, and also preview Charlotte's next game against Washington. And as Spectrum Center gets ready to host Monday Night Raw in two weeks, Sam sits down with WWE superstar and Charlotte Native R-Truth to discuss the event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets kicked off the first night of a back-to-back and ended the month of July with a 112-104 defeat at home to the hands of the LA Clippers. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the contest and pick their silver-lining performances, and also preview Charlotte's showdown against the Nuggets with both teams being on the second night of a back-to-back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LaMelo Ball was left off the 2025 All Star roster despite having the highest scoring average of all remaining players entering the reserves selection. The top vote getter from the fans amongst Eastern Conference guards would have been the 5th player in franchise history to earn multiple All Star nods. Sam Farber and Cam Gaskins of WBTV discuss the development and preview tonight's Hornets home game against the LA Clippers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets were once again shorthanded against Brooklyn and ultimately fell 104-83 against the Nets, but the team did release an updated prognosis on LaMelo Ball after he recently suffered an ankle injury. Sam Farber and Rob Longo share the latest updates and break down the game, and Sam chats with Shimei Ricks-Cook, a journalism student at Fayetteville State University, who was this year's recipient of the fourth-annual Rick Bonnell Memorial Scholarship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Reed of the Associated Press stops by to preview Charlotte's showdown against Brooklyn with Sam Farber. The two also provide an injury update on LaMelo Ball and also discuss the reasons why LaMelo should be named an All-Star for the second time in his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets dug themselves a deep hole early against LA, down by as many as 23 in the first quarter. But Buzz City battled back despite LaMelo Ball leaving the contest early due to an ankle sprain, and Charlotte got it within two points in the fourth quarter. However, big performances by Anthony Davis and LeBron James were too much, as the Hornets fell 112-107 at home. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game, pick their notable performances and also discuss reasons why LaMelo Ball should be an All-Star. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.