Hive Hoops

Our host Joshua Balta takes you through an episode of jubilation and excitement. The new look Hornets are 3-0 and head into the All-Star break generating buzz throughout the organization, city, and fanbase as a whole.

Mitch Kupchak is out. Micić, Grant Williams, and Tre Mann are in. The Charlotte Hornets are up!

The NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone, and the Charlotte Hornets look different. Gordon Hayward and PJ Washington were dealt ending an underwhelming era of Charlotte Hornets Basketball. Darian Thomas from The Lead joins our host Joshua Balta to discuss trade details from the day, Miles Bridges, James Bouknight and more.

The Charlotte Hornets fell by twenty to the Knicks, Steve Clifford got thrown out, and players were seen laughing on the bench in the midst of it all. Our host, Joshua Balta, takes a look back on LaMelo's basketball journey prior to being drafted by Charlotte and asks the question: Is it unfair of us to ask him to become a great leader?

Corban Ford of Sports Ethos, Swish Theory, and The Lead joins our host, Joshua Balta, in a crossover episode of Hive Hoops to discuss the trade between the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat that sent Terry Rozier to South Beach in return for Kyle Lowry and a 2027 1st round draft pick.

Karl Anthony-Towns scored 62 points against Charlotte, but it did not matter. The Hornets won 128-125 in a crazy, comeback win. Our host Joshua Balta details the improbable victory on this episode of Hive Hoops!

On this episode of Hive Hoops, our host Joshua Balta takes you behind Charlotte's 124-120 win over a Wemby-less San Antonio squad. A win is great. Take them how you can get them this season. But what did Friday night's close win really demonstrate about the makeup of this Hornets team? You can find out right here at Hive Hoops!

The Charlotte Hornets are 8-30. It all sucks. With Mitch Kupchak heading out the door soon, do you still want him making moves at the deadline? Do you really want another ownership group in the city to play a large part of the daily operations of a Charlotte sports franchise? Our host, Joshua Balta, takes you through the latest murmurings involving the Charlotte Hornets on this episode of Hive Hoo...

Joshua Balta returns to provide his latest takes on the 8-29 Charlotte Hornets. Trade LaMelo? Keep Terry Rozier? Our host provides his thoughts as to what the Charlotte Hornets should be doing as the trade deadline approaches.

Steve Clifford went on a post-game rant on the Hornets' defensive deficiencies following Charlotte's winnable-loss against Minnesota on Saturday night. Yet blame deserves to go all-around the organization: from players to the GM and the coaching staff as well. On this episode, our host Joshua Balta takes you into the Hornets' issues that extend well-beyond a post-game rant.

W.B. Whitted hosts the latest episode of Hive Hoops by stepping in for Joshua Balta. Is it already time to be looking at 2024 Draft Prospects following LaMelo Ball's latest injury?? W.B. says pump the brakes on that. Find out why he's still clinging to a small hope on this episode of Hive Hoops!

Darian Thomas from The Lead: Hornets Lead and Bleav Podcast Network fills in for our host Joshua Balta on the latest episode of Hive Hoops. Darian breaks down the key reasons as to how the Charlotte Hornets overcame Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics on League Pass on a Monday. Darian talks about how the Hornets must win tonight against the Wizards.

The Hornets split the weekend against the Wizards and Knicks, moved to 1-0 in the In-season Tournament, lost Brandon Miller to an ankle injury, more defensive issues, and Miles Bridges is set to return this week. Our host, Joshua Balta, takes listeners through the weekend happenings surrounding the Hornets and what he believes will happen with Miles Bridges' court appearance.

At all levels of the organization: ownership, front office, coaches, and players they have told us they expect to compete for a playoff spot. Right now they are competing for the #1 overall pick. Rant by our host Joshua Balta on this episode.

LaMelo Ball clamped up Tyrese Haliburton on Saturday night to win the game for the Charlotte Hornets, and then followed it up with a 30 point, 10 rebound, 13 assist triple-double on Sunday night in a contest against the Dallas Mavericks that saw Charlotte come up just short. Joshua Balta highlights key takeaways from a weekend that might have gotten the Hornets' young star back on track and wh...

The Charlotte Hornets fall to 1-3 on the season. Out host Joshua Balta gives his thoughts on the disappointing start for the Hornets.

The Charlotte Hornets fall to 1-1 on the season after getting bullied, other than Brandon Miller and PJ Washington, against the Detroit Pistons. Our host Joshua Balta gives his thoughts on the bad and the good (but mostly bad) from Friday night's contest.

Joshua Balta goes up and down the roster showering praise on an impressive win on opening night against the rival Atlanta Hawks. Charlotte, you have a center. Charlotte, you have a rookie. Charlotte, you did not overpay PJ Washington. And much more.

Dylan Jackson joins our host Joshua Balta to provide their season predictions for the Charlotte Hornets.

Cut Miles Bridges.

Brandon Miller advanced? Gordon and Terry as leaders? LaMelo improving defensively? Are the overall vibes coming out of the Spectrum Center for real? Darian Thomas from The Lead and the Bleav Podcast Network joins our host Joshua Balta to provide what to buy and what to sell coming out of the Hornets organization.

Steve Clifford, LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, Miles Bridges, PJ Washington, your mama, and even Hugo had rave reviews on Brandon Miller. Get excited everyone! But wait. Our host Joshua Balta tells you why we need to pump the brakes a bit and still practice reserve on the BMill hype.

W.B. Whitted joins our host Joshua Balta in a content heavy episode of Hive Hoops! Thoughts on Kai Jones being away from the team indefinitely, Cody Martin still limited, two guard signings in Sumner/Maledon, and season predictions can all be found right here on this episode!

On this episode, Joshua Balta provides his takes on whether or not the Charlotte Hornets should pursue Tyler Herro in a trade.

Talking Kai Jones' latest social media appearances and the overall culture within the Charlotte Hornets franchise.