Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod

Richie and Brian invite Jackson Frank of Dime on UPROXX to discuss the Hornets through 60 games. After a recent regression, the three try to put this team's season in perspective. The topics discuss include Miles Bridges' predictable improvements, LaMelo Ball's halfcourt creation, James Borrego's future, and where the team will finish in the Eastern Conference. SURVEY: Let us know how we're doing...

Spencer and Brian recap the 111-107 loss to the Miami Heat in double OT. The two talk about the officials, Terry Rozier's lack of impact, and try to to find some positives from yet another blown lead. SURVEY: Let us know how we're doing by clicking on this survey link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exc...

Richie and Lee breakdown a disheartening OT loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite the loss, the two highlight JT Thor, Mason Plumlee, and LaMelo Ball. SURVEY: Let us know how we're doing by clicking on this survey link 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 Sub...

Spencer, Lee, and Brian give their instant thoughts on the trade for Montrezl Harrell. Charlotte sent out Ish Smith, Vernon Carey Jr., and a 2nd-Round pick in exchange for the high-energy big from Tarboro, NC. The three talk about his fit with the roster, if he starts over Plumlee, and any concerns over the guard depth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be...

Richie and Lee recap the loss to the Miami Heat and breakdown the spat between Bouknight and Borrego. The two try to put the 4-game losing streak in perspective and answer a question about the play-in tournament. 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,...

Richie, Spencer, Lee, and Brian talk through the trade rumors and "available" players at the deadline. They also toss around a couple of hypothetical trade ideas and chat about their plausibility. 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,...

Richie, Spencer, Lee, and Brian recap the loss to the Los Angeles Clippers where the offense went cold. The crew highlight the positives and try to sort out what went wrong in the 115-90 loss. 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, Brian, and Lee recap the high-powered win over the Indiana Pacers as Charlotte scores the most points in their history. The three discuss Miles Bridges's driving ability, Bouknight's play, and LaMelo Ball's triple-double. The episode ends with a couple of speaker comments , one specifically about Mitch Kupchak's success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Ashley ShahAhmadi of BallySports joins to discuss LaMelo, Bridges, Eric Collins, and much more.. She also talks about the need for veteran voices inside Charlotte's young locker-room, her favorite interview interactions, and the "Buzz City Burgers" campaign. The episode ends with game, testing Ashley's knowledge of Eric Collins' quotes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Brian and Lee recap the Hornets 111-102 win over the Celtics, bumping their record to 25-20. On Twitter Spaces, the two discussed the driving ability of Miles Bridges, the full LaMelo Ball "experience", and praised Kelly Oubre. 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...

Spencer and Richie recap the much-needed win over the Knicks following the disappointing loss to Orlando. The two discuss Bridges' career-high, the rumors surrounding Myles Turner and what that could mean for PJ Washington, and look at the defense which was performed much better in the last two weeks. Giveaway: Buzz City Burgers Retweet Post Follow @RichieRandall Extra Entry: Screenshot and reply...

Brian, Lee, and Spencer begin draft prep by discussing Patrick Baldwin Jr. out of Milwaukee, Johnny Davis from Wisconsin, and Bennedict Mathurin out of the University of Arizona. Patrick Baldwin Jr. (Milwaukee) [~2:30] Johnny Davis (Wisconsin) [~26:00] Bennedict Mathurin (Arizona) [~52:30] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Pl...

Spencer, Brian, and Lee recap the win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Twitter Spaces. The three discuss Charlotte's gameplan against Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo's second-half play, the pairing of PJ Washington and Miles Bridges, and the importance of Gordon Hayward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusi...

Richie, Brian, and Lee recap the Suns game on Twitter Spaces and propose New Year's resolutions for some of the Hornets. The three discuss the less than ideal matchup against Phoenix, the issues on the defensive end, and debate whether or not going "all-in" on offense is a good idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for...

Richie jumps on Twitter Spaces to recap the 116-108 win over the Indiana Pacers. He discusses LaMelo's near triple-double, Rozier's hot shooting, if some players need their minutes dialed back, 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 episodes, Q&A sessions in the Substack chat, writ...

Richie and Lee jump on Twitter Spaces to recap the convincing win over the Houston Rockets. The two discuss the implications of Bridges and Washington joining Health and Safety Protocols, Terry Rozier's hot night shooting, and decided if Ball is both the Hornets best and most important player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Bea...

In this two-part episode, you get a listener Q&A and a Nuggets recap. Richie and Lee jump on Twitter Spaces to answer questions about fixing the defense, JT Thor vs. Kai Jones, and the most coveted assets in a trade. The latter half of the episode includes Spencer, Brian, and Richie analyzing the much-needed win over the Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Richie jumps on TwitterSpaces to answer a few listener questions and finishes with a short recap of the Suns loss. The questions concern the ceiling for this team's playoff seeding, if they can make it to the 2nd-Round, and if Charlotte would be wise to trade Gordon Hayward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free...

Richie and Brian hop on Twitter Spaces to recap Wednesday's thrilling win over the Spurs. The two also take listener questions on the Miles Bridges' extension (that never happened), the fix for the defense, and the emergence of ball-handlers in LaMelo's absence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive...

Richie, Spencer, and Brian return to Twitter Spaces to discuss the Hornets (15-13) one-third of the way through the season. The three discuss the recent stretch of games without some of their top players, the good and the bad through 28 games. and conclude with trade scenarios at the center position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out B...

Richie and Brian jump on Twitter Spaces following the unlikely road win over the Atlanta Hawks. The two discuss the implications of missing Ball, Rozier, Plumlee, and McDaniels for an indefinite amount of time as they enter Health and Safety Protocols. Most of the conversation centered around Bridges, Martin, and Oubre picking up the slack in their absence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Brian and Lee recap the Hornets and Bulls game on Twitter Spaces. The two discuss the defensive breakdowns, the struggle defending Vucevic, and took a couple of speaker requests regarding a variety of topics. 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, writ...

Richie hops on Twitter Spaces following the win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the recap, he discusses LaMelo's pace, Hayward's bounce back game, and Rozier's continued hot shooting. The episode wraps with a couple of speaker requests and questions about how often we will see James Bouknight and Kai Jones in Greensboro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices &nbs...

Richie, Lee, and Brian hop on TwitterSpaces to recap the win over the Washington Wizards. The trio discussed Terry Rozier's shooting, LaMelo Ball's stat-filled night, and the end of game offense. 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,...

Richie, Spencer, and Lee hop on Twitter Spaces to recap the win over the Washington Wizards. The three highlight the style of play, Miles Bridges as the big man, and the incessant debate over the center position. 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,...