Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets

The Hornets preseason has been fun. Walker and Doug recap the Hornets win over Miami 111-108 and the main storylines that come from it. Is Tidjane Salaun's shooting for real? Is this how he stays on the court? The guys also go over LaMelo Ball's preseason possibly foreshadowing an accolade heavy regular season. LOH finishes with another edition of Stangin' or Clangin'.   Follow & Subscribe on all...

David Walker joins the show to give his top observations on the Hornets first preseason game of the year. Is ball movement going to be a strength of the team this season? The guys discuss how much Tre Mann can help off the bench and Miles Bridges embracing his role. How much should the starters play in preseason?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOHornets?s...

LaMelo Ball is back and looking sharp! Plus, could Tidjane Salaun be making a push for the rotation after a strong preseason debut? We’re breaking down the Hornets’ first preseason game against the New York Knicks! LaMelo Ball wasted no time getting back into form, and we’ll tell you what his full offseason of work means for his All-NBA potential this year. We also get into Tidjane Salaun’s surpri...

Can Jeff Peterson thread the needle by building for the present and future? Walker and Doug discuss Peterson's comments on being a third party trade member and his team building philosophy at Hornets Media Day. Who is getting the most praise at training camp? Charles Lee says he doesn't want to "mess up" their offseason trade acquisition.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://...

Walker and Doug keep going back to Media Day audio. This time the guys discuss Mark Williams' comments on his latest injury. Should the fans be worried about Mark's health this year? Will Tidjane Salaun play a significant role in year 1? LOH closes it out with thoughts on how the players are responding to Kemba Walker's presence on the coaching staff. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… ...

David Walker makes his weekly appearance "live from Hornets training camp". The guys discuss the haul Jeff Peterson and the Hornets received in the Knicks/Timberwolves trade and what it means for the future. Would you rather have just used the room exception for a player? The guys close with the newest proposal on TV plans.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/...

It's a smorgasbord of Hornets media day content. Walker and Doug go through some of the themes of media day before diving into the details as the week goes on. Will the team respond to Charles Lee's message on accountability? Is everyone finally on the same page in the Hornets organization?    Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOHornets?sid=YouTube   Become an...

It was a newsworthy weekend for the Charlotte Hornets that made for a busy show. What does Jeff Peterson's involvement as a frequent third party trade member say about his philosophy? Do you think the Hornets will continue to make these types of trades? The guys also discuss the latest Mark Williams injury after the Hornets announced a strained tendon in his left foot on Friday. Should we turn up...

Can the Charlotte Hornets defy ESPN's win projection of 29.4 and rise in the Eastern Conference standings? With key players' health and development in the spotlight, the Hornets' journey this season promises to be intriguing. Join us as we explore the Hornets' strategic moves and give you a special sneak peek of the relaunch of the Every Hornets Boxscore podcast with co-host David Walker. Plus! Ne...

Charlotte Hornets Climb ESPN's NBA Future Power Rankings: What's Behind the Rise? The Charlotte Hornets have made a notable leap in ESPN's NBA Future Power Rankings, moving from 29th to 26th. What factors are driving this upward trend? Discover how new head coach Charles Lee's energetic and detail-oriented style is reshaping the Hornets' strategy. Miles Bridges shares his insights on the team's cu...

Is Mark Williams the X-Factor to a successful season? David Walker joins the pod to share his thoughts on the 3rd year pro and how he can help the team IF he stays healthy. What's Mark Williams' ceiling? Is the position Stangin' or Clangin'? Finally the guys transition into more Nick Richards trade talks and partake in one more round of the Stat Draft.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms...

What are the big questions surrounding the power forward position this year? Walker and Doug discuss what they expect from Miles Bridges after having a full offseason with the new regime and hopefully a healthy LaMelo Ball. Will Tidjane Salaun spend most of his time in Greensboro? The guys end the show with fun lineup stats.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com...

Walker and Doug continue their position preview series, this time talking about the small forward position. Will Brandon Miller leap into All-Star status this year? What are his strengths and weaknesses at this point in his career? The guys close things out talking about the depth at small forward and discussing the newest member on the roster.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 ht...

Is the fun finally coming back to the Charlotte Hornets? National media seems to think so, with Zach Lowe sharing why this team could be a surprise in the 2024 NBA season. We also break down how the Hornets’ top players performed in CBS’s Top 100 rankings, the challenges of balancing fun basketball with winning, and how much the front office should consider protecting future draft picks. Tune in f...

What does the rotation at shooting guard look like for the Charlotte Hornets this season? Walker Mehl and Doug Branson break down the position and consider whether rookie Brandon Miller will see significant time at the 2-guard spot In this episode of Locked On Hornets: Walker and Doug dive into the shooting guard rotation for the upcoming season. They start by discussing the potential fit of Brand...

LaMelo Ball's potential to break into All-NBA territory has Charlotte Hornets fans buzzing. But who will be the primary backup point guard this season—Tre Mann or Vasa Micic? Walker and Doug also explore the key questions surrounding the Hornets' point guard depth and how it could impact the team’s success. In this episode of Locked On Hornets: Walker and Doug preview the point guard position, hea...

Doug and David explore the significance of the Hornets holding training camp at Duke University for the first time since 2019, examining the symbolism of this shift under new ownership. The hosts dive into a heated discussion about Julius Randle, debating whether the All-Star forward could help or hinder the team’s growth. They revisit the pros and cons of the potential trade and how it compares t...

Should the Charlotte Hornets target Julius Randle? Walker and Doug go through the pros and cons of trading for the multi-time All-NBA player from the Knicks and how he would fit in Charlotte. Is now the time to make a move? The guys transition into the Cavaliers signing Issac Okoro after a long waiting process. Did the Hornets miss out?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://li...

Do the Charlotte Hornets have a well run developmental system? David Walker joins the show to discuss young players coming up through the pipeline and how they've helped the Hornets so far. The guys get to Miles Bridges' social media comments on his regained athleticism before finally moving on to the most brutal part of the Hornets Grid to this point.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms...

3 Charlotte Hornets make an NBA Top 100 list! Plus, Sam Perley from Hornets.com breaks down the new G League head coach’s introduction and what it means for player development. In this episode of Locked On Hornets: We dive into the HoopsHype Top 100 list where LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Miles Bridges all rank, with LaMelo cracking the top 50. Walker and Doug debate where these players should...

Are there any comparisons between the Charlotte Hornets and the Panthers drafting Bryce Young? Walker and Doug spend time talking about one of the other pro teams in town starting off on the wrong foot. Have the Hornets ever drafted a player as potentially disastrous as Bryce Young? Finally, the guys get to broadcast changes and discuss Vasa Micic's latest comments.   Follow & Subscribe on all Pod...

If you could force a trade for the  Charlotte Hornets, who would you target? Walker and Doug rummage through the Mehl Bag and decide each player they would go after. What doe the 2025 cap sheet look like? The guys go over recent national content surrounding the Hornets and project the future. Finally.... Who wore it best?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LO...

Nata Edwards from the Eye On CBB podcast joins the show to help fill out the Hornets grid. Who is the most annoying player to ever play for Charlotte? Who is the worst starter of all time? Nata has final say as the guys make their case for more hater boxes. How many boxes is Lance Stephenson eligible for?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOHornets?sid=YouTu...

What Charlotte Hornets players had the most potential/wasted potential? David Walker joins the podcast to discuss some of the guys in Charlotte Hornets history that had the highest ceilings, and other guys who never realized it. Who are the names on the list? Finally, the guys are stomaching the hater picks.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOHornets?sid=Yo...

In this episode of Lockdown Hornets, Rod Morrow from The Black Guy Who Tips podcast joins the show to dive deep into the Hornets' grid and help identify the funniest player in the franchise's history. The discussion ranges from the comedic talents of Baron Davis, who not only entertained on the court but also produced a comedy show, to the unintentional humor of players like Cody Zeller and Bismac...