Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod

Brian and Darian assess players competing in the upcoming NCAA men’s tournament. The following prospects are reviewed (in order): Jase Richardson, Kam Jones, Danny Wolf, VJ Edgecombe, Cooper Flagg, Khaman Maluach, Walter Clayton Jr., Derik Queen, Nique Clifford, Kasparas Jakučionis, Chaz Lanier, Tre Johnson.   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A ses...

Richie brings on Matt Alquiza to discuss the intel from Michael Scotto’s recent piece about a potential LaMelo Ball move. The two discuss the package type required to send Ball to another team. The final segment puts percentages on the likelihood of Ball, Bridges, Green, Okogie, and Williams returning to Charlotte in 2025-26.   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive epi...

Richie and Brian react to Adam Silver’s recent comments and answer a listener's question about the future of the Hornets. The two discuss Mark Williams and if anything can be done to fix future trade failures in the NBA. They also set priorities for a multi-year plan for the Hornets to become a playoff winner by 2028. 📋 Help give us more insight into your listening habits and preferences by compl...

🚨 | Richie discusses the failed trade of Mark Williams and all the implications of his return to Charlotte. He chats about the reputation of Jeff Peterson, the re-insertion of Mark Williams into the rotation, and maneuvering the awkward situation with the center rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free an...

Brian , Darian , Spencer , and Div recap the busy day for the Hornets as they made multiple trades. The four break down the Mark Williams deal that landed Charlotte Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2030 first-round pick swap, and a 2031 unprotected first-round pick. They discuss how this affects the offseason and future outlook of the team. They finish by evaluating the transaction with Phoenix that...

Richie  answers a listener's question about retaining a handful of Hornets. He ranks Cody Martin, Josh Green, Grant Williams, Josh Okogie, Tre Mann, and Moussa Diabaté in terms of his preference for keeping players heading into next season. 📨 Subscribe to Buzz Beat Plus for FREE! You get ad-free episodes and early access. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices  ...

Brian and Darian evaluate Nick Smith Jr. and Tidjane Salaün midway through the 2024-25 season. The two highlight Smith’s recent play and Salaün’s assignment to Greensboro. The two also discuss the promising signs and concerns for both of these young players as they progress through their rookie contracts. The episode also has discussions on Brandon Miller’s injury to begin the episode and the impl...

🚨 | Richie returns to the microphone to detail the trade of Nick Richards and Josh Okogie. He discusses the implications on the court, in the cap sheet, and within the roster as the Hornets move forward to the second half of the season. 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 sessio...

Brian and Darian return to chat about Charles Lee’s first season as head coach for the Charlotte Hornets. The two discuss promising and worrisome aspects of his 7-25 start to the season. How much blame can be placed on Lee? 🎥 Video Version 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...

Brian and Darian return to discuss Brandon Miller’s ankle injury and Mark Williams's recent play. The two discuss the depressing stat that Ball, Miller, and Williams have played just over 150 minutes in their tenure together and the outlook for the remainder of the season. 🎄The duo finishes with two Christmas-related segments: (1) Comparing a Christmas movie character to a Hornets player and (2)...

🚨 EMERGENCY POD | Brian and Darian chat about the injury to Grant Williams and how the Hornets could make use of the (DPE) Designated Player Exception and the pieces already on the roster to fill the void. Video Version: YouTube 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 th...

Brian and Darian return to chat about LaMelo’s All-Star case and Moussa Diabaté making the most of his opportunities. The two also talk about Brandon Miller’s disappointing start to the season. 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, an...

Brian and Spencer discuss some of the good and bad aspects of the season's first three games. The two highlight LaMelo Ball’s fast start, Nick Richards's underrated play, and Charles Lee's defensive intricacies. 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, w...

Brian, Darian, and Spencer return to discuss the results and observations of the Hornets’ first two preseason games. The three talk about LaMelo’s performances, the outlook for Tidjane Salaün, and the overall positivity surrounding Charles Lee. 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...

Richie gives a life update on the Buzz Beat podcast.  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. We have Buzz Beat apparel, including hats, shirts, and sweatshirts. Check it out here !           &nbs...

Brian and Darian field listener questions as we slowly approach the opening of the NBA season. The two answer questions about closing lineups, the center depth, and the toughest part of Charlotte’s schedule. 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, writt...

Richie, Brian, and Darian take all the rostered players on the Hornets and tier them into 6 different categories. The three also answer a listener’s question about the most likely outcome after 20 games. If you’d like to tier the roster, please visit our TierMaker link . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and...

Richie invites Will Eudy and Gil McGregor to partake in a draft of Hornets players from different eras. The three also discuss the offseason moves and the new “DNA” that exists within the organization. 🎥 Video Version 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...

Richie  brings on  Lauren Gunn  to discuss the three Hornets players who have previously played for Dallas. She shares the background and scouting report on these players. Richie finishes the episode by outlining Moussa Diabaté signing the final two-way contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusiv...

Brian and Darian recap the 7-1 Summer League Hornets. They spend some time discussing Zavier Simpson, Jake Stephens, Nick Smith Jr., Brandon Miller, and Tidjane Salaün. The two also talk over the final two-way contract and answer a listener's question about the logjam at the guard positions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out Buzz Beat...

Richie answers some listener questions concerning the roster construction. He chats about previous rebuilds, recaps the Taj Gibson signing, and ranks the guards on the roster that need to be getting the most minutes. Get involved in the Buzz Beat Substack Chat with questions and conversations with fellow Hornets fans: Join Chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Richie joins Mac on WFNZ to chat about the Hornets’ offseason, Summer League, and what has him most excited about Charles Lee. 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. We have Buzz Beat apparel, including hats, shirts, and...

Richie , Brian , and Darian discuss the first two wins in the California Classic. The three highlight some of the bigger talking points in the wins over Spurs and the Chinese National Team. The crew finishes the episode by outlining the flurry of moves the front office has made to round up the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices   Be sure to check out...

Richie recaps the deal that landed Charlotte Josh Green. He highlights Green’s play on both ends of the court and what this deal means for the roster construction. 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. We have Buzz Beat...

Richie and Brian recap the selection of KJ Simpson and the trade for Reggie Jackson. The two profile Simpson’s strengths and weaknesses and outline the cause of the trade with Denver. The two also share more thoughts on Tidjane Salaün. 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...