Hive Hoops

IT'S NBA DRAFT LOTTERY WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!! We have been waiting for May 16th since late December as Hornets fans, and it has finally arrived! The future of the entire franchise could be altered by winning the lottery, yet the pain and suffering could equally continue as well. On this episode, our host Joshua Balta, details all of the possibilities that could unfold for Charlotte on lottery night...

Ben Hollifield joins the pod to tell all listeners why Dillon Brooks must be a Charlotte Hornet. He, along with our host Joshua Balta, dream about the idea of adding Jrue Holiday to the roster (not going to happen, but it was fun anyway). Free agent talks ensue with Ben providing his desired top-five free agent targets, and Balta providing a sneak peek into his own list. The episode ends with an &...

Sam Dracula joins our host, Joshua Balta, in order to give his takes on the last two weeks of the Hornets' off-season following the conclusion of the 2022-2023 season.

Miles Bridges has been suspended by the NBA. Well, sort of. Our host, Joshua Balta, takes you through the NBA's decision, what it means for the Hornets, and Bridges himself. Balta looks back on Kupchak's remarks on Bridges from just last week and how that will play into the decision-making process for Charlotte. Personal thoughts on the possible return of Bridges is offered as well, and ul...

GM of the Charlotte Hornets, Mitch Kupchak, gave his media availability on Tuesday following the 27-55 season that was. There were some comments to concerned about, and others not to be concerned about. Additional comments should have you excited, meanwhile others should have you down right PISSED (Miles Bridges saga). All of that is broken down right here on Hive Hoops!

Jerry Donation from ClutchPoints joins our host Joshua Balta to discuss the biggest takeaways from the team's exit interviews. Segments on LaMelo Ball, Steve Clifford, PJ Washington, rapid fire on who should be back in Charlotte next season, and more can be found right here at Hive Hoops!

This season was hellacious. And it's over. Yet Balta has hope, and in this episode he details why headed into the off-season.

The Greensboro Hornets are back! Our host Joshua Balta breaks down the latest performances from James Bouknight, Kai Jones, and the rest of the young Hornets. New CBA Deal. What does it mean for the Charlotte Hornets?

The Charlotte Hornets de-saddled the Dallas Mavericks in back-to-back contests over the weekend severely affecting the Mavs' chances at the post-season while providing a shot to the arm for the Hornets' fanbase down the stretch of the season. Dennis Smith Jr. had big time performances against his former team, and has been playing well for the Hornets all season long. Should DSJ be brought...

Evan Kent from The Crown Club joins our host, Joshua Balta, to provide his thoughts on the possible sale of the Charlotte Hornets by Michael Jordan. New information has surfaced since the reports originally released. Balta and Evan give their takes on why they believe a sale may, or may not, occur. Nick Richards received a 3 yr/15M extension. Was this a good move? In addition, the roster continues...

Swarm and Sting's B.W. Whitted joined our host, Joshua Balta, to discuss the biggest topic surrounding the Charlotte Hornets at the moment...Michael Jordan possibly selling his majority stake in the organization. The two go in depth on the topic dissecting Jordan's tenure in Charlotte from a basketball standpoint, community level, and even to what it would mean to the league as a whole if...

Darian Thomas from The Lead, Trust The Buzz, and Bleav in Hornets joins our host, Joshua Balta, to discuss players from the NCAA Tournament who should be on Charlotte's radar in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft. 

Hive Hoops is back this week with your host Joshua Balta. The Hornets are 7-3 in their last 10 games and one of the top defensive teams since the NBA Trade Deadline. Balta details some of the reasons that the Hornets have been trending upwards as of late. Kelly Oubre and Dennis Smith Jr. are healthy and playing like it recently for Charlotte. Should they return next season in the Queen City? All o...

LaMelo Ball is out for the season, and had successful surgery to repair a fractured ankle on Wednesday. Our host, Joshua Balta, details what his main concerns are for the LaMelo-less Hornets down the final stretch. Charlotte's five game winning streak came to an unsurprising end Wednesday night as Kevin Durant made his return to play donning a Phoenix jersey for the first time since his trade to t...

LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams headline this latest rendition of Hive Hoops starring guest, Sam Dracula. And how could they not? LaMelo Ball is playing the best basketball of the season alongside his new shiny toy in rookie big, Mark Williams, who dropped in 18 points and TWENTY rebounds against Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat. The performance helped propel the Charlotte Hornets to their fourth cons...

The Charlotte Hornets' final 22 game stretch begins tonight with a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves meaning that we get a showdown between the cream of the crop of the 2020 NBA Draft in LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards. Our host, Joshua Balta, breaks down previous matchups between the two budding stars while discussing the effects of the looming return of Kelly Oubre on the likes of Bryce...

The Charlotte Hornets are 17-43 with 22 games remaining. The playoffs have been off the table since December and the NBA lottery results are the next date circled on most Hornets' fans calendar yet our host, Joshua Balta, provides multiple reasons as to why this final stretch is important and why/what you should watch for. A micro-segment of "Host and Hoist" details the best moments in Charlotte H...

The Charlotte Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks for the third time this season, and if it weren't for what happened last April in State Farm Arena, it would be safe to say that the Hornets own the Hawks, but alas... Connor Sparrow from the KarterKast Podcast joined our host, Joshua Balta, on the show to talk about Charlotte's sixteenth win, LaMelo's 30 minutes to Atlanta comment hahahaha, and an all...

The NBA Trade Deadline has passed and the Charlotte Hornets made two moves: Jalen McDaniels is off to Philly in exchange for Svi (it's just Svi) and two 2nd round picks, meanwhile Mason Plumlee was traded to the Clippers for Reggie Jackson and a 2028 2nd round pick. On this episode, our host Joshua Balta and special guest Matt Sponhour from Stay Hot: A Sports Podcast give their thoughts on the Hor...

Twenty-four hours until the NBA Trade Deadline. Make moves Mitch. 

Dan Favale of Bleacher Report and the Hardwood Knocks Podcast joined our host, Joshua Balta, to discuss the current state of the Hornets as well as Dan's most recent piece for B/R that is a comprehensive look at the NBA Trade Deadline. Charlotte showed up four times in Favale's article. On this episode, Balta and Dan discuss these trade proposals and why they make sense for the guys in Purple and...

Darian Thomas from Trust the Buzz and NBA Draft Nerds joins our host Joshua Balta on the show to recap the loss in Milwaukee, will the Hornets be "too good" down the stretch, trade deadline musts, and LaMelo Ball's franchise record. Is P.J. Washington a vital piece to the future of this team? Is LaMelo's franchise record of eight triple doubles an indictment on this franchise's history? Who would...

Ben Hollifield, more commonly known as @benhuncc on Twitter and former guest of "The 11th Pick Podcast," joined the show to discuss where the Hornets are nearly 50 games into the season, are injuries mostly to blame for Charlotte's woes, was Gordon Hayward's deal actually a good thing for this team, and finishing up with a segment called "Trade or Fade" where our host Joshua Balta grades Ben's rec...

The Hornets slip back to their losing ways falling 120-102 in Utah. The Hornets went 2/16 from deep and that pretty much summed up the night for the guys in Purple and Teal. Rui Hachimura was dealt to the Lakers for Kendrick Nunn and three 2nd round picks. Our host Joshua Balta discusses the impact that the deal may have on setting the market, and what that could mean for a few Hornets players sho...

Hornets win!!!!!! But, it came at a cost. Of course it came at a cost. LaMelo Ball suffered yet another sprained ankle in the win over the Houston Rockets in the battle for last place. Our host Joshua Balta takes you through his thoughts on whether or not LaMelo should return this season, the medical staff's role in the hyper-injuries this season, Mark Williams' performance that hasn't been replic...