Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod

Richie goes solo to recap the 121-113 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 10th win of the season was headlined by Mark Williams’ impressive double-double, PJ Washington’s second-half performance, and LaMelo’s shot variety. Subscribe to Buzz Beat Plus to receive episodes early (this episode was released 3 hours earlier), ad-free content, and the occasional exclusive episode not found on our pub...

Richie, Lee, and Brian recap the road loss to the Portland Trailblazers. The three discuss the minutes and role of Mark Williams, PJ Washington’s strong outing from deep, and the inconsistencies from Terry Rozier. Buzz Beat Plus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at https://buzzbeat.substack.com/ Learn more about...

Richie and Spencer recap the win over the Sacramento Kings. The two highlight LaMelo Ball’s awesome performance in the 4th quarter, Gordon Hayward’s steady presence, and PJ Washington’s cold streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in the Substack chat, written conten...

Richie and Lee recap the failed comeback loss to the Denver Nuggets on the road. The two recap the 8th-straight loss while highlighting Jalen McDaniels and LaMelo Ball’s performances. The episode ends with a listener question concerning the defensive impact surrounding the backcourt pairing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat...

Lauren Hoffman joins Richie to discuss her career and short stint with the Hornets/Bally's broadcast team. She chats about her upbringing, the difference between local and national media, how she got the gig filling in for Ashley ShahAhmadi , and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive epis...

Richie, Lee, and Brian recap the loss to the 76ers and get to some listener questions. They range from Steve Clifford’s hiring to the fit with Victor Wembanyama to Dennis Smith Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in the Substack chat, written content, and much more....

Spencer and Brian discuss big-picture topics surrounding the Charlotte Hornets 25 games into the season. The two talk about ways Kai Jones can get more minutes, why PJ Washington doesn’t play center, the need for the organization to extend more players on rookie contracts, and sound off on hypothetical trades. The first 20 minutes of the episode is chatter about ACC basketball Learn more about you...

Richie and Lee recap the close 119-117 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The two highlight PJ Washington’s turnaround performance, the young trio of Byrce McGowens, Kai Jones, and Theo Maledon, and debate Rozier’s role on this team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in...

Richie recaps the loss to the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks, 105-96. He spotlights Brook Lopez’s defense, Rozier’s hard-fought 26 points, and PJ Washington’s underwhelming performance. He nominates Jalen McDaniels as the player of the game for Charlotte with his hot start to the third quarter. To learn more about Buzz Beat+, please visit this link for: Ad-Free episodes Early access to episodes (this...

Following Monday night’s game in Boston — with a handful of players out — Brian and Lee recap the loss to the Celtics. The two highlight the highs and lows of the game, while keeping a positive outlook on Bryce McGowens and Kai Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions...

Richie and Lee present 8 intriguing stats about the Hornets through the first 20 games of the season. The two also briefly discuss the news surrounding  Robyn Hayward disputing  the severity of Gordon’s shoulder injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in the Substack...

Lee and Brian recap Sunday’s close loss to the Washington Wizards. The two spotlight Dennis Smith Jr.’s pressure on both ends, the athletic flashes from Kai Jones, and if Bouknight (DNP-CD) would even benefit going to Greensboro. The episode ends with a Thanksgiving edition of “Start, Bench, Cut.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buz...

Richie, Lee, and Brian recap the 2OT loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers and discuss “big-picture” items. The three chat about James Bouknight missing out on his opportunity, playing Kai Jones more frequently, and what the team needs to do as LaMelo is out again with a left ankle injury. Do they need to bottom out? Join our Substack in chat here ! (Chat is coming soon to Android) Learn more about your...

Richie recaps the loss to the Heat, highlights some season trends, and tiers the Hornets’ roster based on their overall impact. Visit our Buzz Beat+ Substack for information about ad-free, early access, and exclusive access to episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A session...

BUZZ BEAT PLUS EXCLUSIVE | Richie, Spencer, Lee, and Brian briefly recap the Heat loss in OT and get to other talking points through 13 games. The crew chat about trade value of some of the roster pieces, if the Hornets would ever consider trading LaMelo, what to do with Kai Jones, and much more. This full 50-minute episode was released on our Buzz Beat+ feed. For $35/year, you can ad-free episode...

Richie and Spencer hop on Twitter Spaces following the loss to the Washington Wizards, dropping the Hornets’ record to 3-8. The two talk about the lackluster halfcourt offense, PJ Washington’s versatility, if Borrego could’ve gotten more out of this offense, and much more. Do you want ad-free episodes, early access to content (this episode was released 1 hour, 45 minutes prior), and exclusive epis...

Richie  and  Lee  recap the offensive-bereft loss to the Chicago Bulls. The two spotlight Gordon Hayward’s injury, Dennis Smith Jr’s ball pressure, and Jalen McDaniels’ activity on both ends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in the Substack chat, written content, and...

Richie  recaps the back-to-back games between the Magic and the Warriors. He highlights the top performers in both games, shares his thoughts on some Over/Unders sent in by a listener, and reveals his 10-man rotation when all players are healthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&amp...

Richie ,  Spencer , and  Brian  recap the 126-109 win over the Hawks, raising Charlotte’s record to 2-1. The two praise Nick Richards’ perfect game from the field, Dennis Smith Jr.’s surprising impact, and Hayward’s understated performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A ses...

Brevin Knight, former Charlotte Bobcats’ point guard, joins  Richie  for an interview. He discusses his three seasons in Charlotte, Gerald Wallace’s fearless style, and showing the ropes to Raymond Felton in Knight’s second season. The episode ends with Bobcats’ trivia. If you want ad-free episodes, early access ( this episode was released 72 hours prior), and exclusive content, please visit Buzz...

Richie, Spencer, and Brian recap the season opener to the San Antonio Spurs. The three talk about the impressive play of Nick Richards, Hayward’s steadiness in the midrange, Oubre’s aggressive nature, and other player trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in the Su...

Richie ,  Spencer , and  Brian  preview the season for the Charlotte Hornets. The three talk about the biggest talking points, including Steve Clifford, the direction of the team, the second-best player on the roster, plus much more! If you want ad-free episodes, early access (this episode was released 36 hours prior), and exclusive content -- please visit our Buzz Beat+ Substack. Learn more about...

Brian and Lee discuss the talented and projected top pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama. The two discuss his skills, underappreciated toughness, which player he compares to as a shooter, rim protection, and much more. Part 1 focuses more on Wembanyama as a player, while  Part 2  focuses on how the Charlotte Hornets could shift gears if they wanted to acquire his services. Learn more abo...

Brian and Lee discuss the talented and projected top pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama. The two discuss his skills, underappreciated toughness, which player he compares to as a shooter, rim protection, and much more. Part 1 focuses more on Wembanyama as a player, while  Part 2  focuses on how the Charlotte Hornets could shift gears if they wanted to acquire his services. Learn more abo...

Richie  and  Brian  record following the Washington Wizards preseason game for a recap. The two discuss LaMelo Ball’s injury, the play of Nick Richards, and the return of Gordon Hayward. The episode ends with a couple of overreactions to preseason play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes...