Hornets Hive Cast

As the Hornets get ready to kick off their post All-Star break portion of the schedule, Gabe McDonald of Queen City News stops by to preview Charlotte's showdown with the Lakers in Los Angeles with Sam Farber. The two also discuss what they liked and didn't like with the new All-Star Weekend format, and also what they would like to see from the Hornets in their final 30 games of the season. See om...

The Hornets were shorthanded once again in Orlando and fell 102-86 in the final game before the All-Star break, but did get some silver-lining performances from some unexpected players. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk break down the game and provide their silver-lining performances, and also evaluate some of the newcomers to this...

Hunter Bailey of the Highway 49 Podcast and the Charlotte Observer stops by to chat with Rob Longo as the two preview Buzz City's final game before the All-Star Break. The two also discuss the current state of the franchise and how the moves made by Charlotte at the trade deadline provides more depth than at the beginning of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets got better injury news on the second night of a back-to-back in Brooklyn, as LaMelo Ball, Josh Green and Nick Smith Jr. rejoined the lineup. But that celebration of good health was short lived, as LaMelo left the game in the second quarter with ankle soreness and did not return, and the Hornets dropped a 97-89 decision to the Nets. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flag...

The Hornets got off to a slow start in the Motor City, but nearly overcame a 28-point deficit in the fourth quarter, getting the contest within two points. Charlotte ultimately fell 112-102 and will be in Brooklyn on the second night of a back-to-back. Rob Longo and Sam Farber break down the game and preview Buzz City's contest against the Nets, and they also touch on the recent trade that was res...

The Hornets closed out their historic nine-game homestand by snapping a six-game losing streak, defeating San Antonio 117-116. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the waning moments of the game where Miles Bridges hit a go-ahead triple with less than two seconds on the clock, and the two also pick their stars of the contest. Sam and Rob also preview Charlotte's next game at Detroit. See omnystudio...

The Hornets were busy at the trade deadline once again this season, making multiple deals. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the major trades the Hornets completed, and also preview Charlotte's final home game in the month of February against San Antonio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets were shorthanded as they have been all season once again, and it showed in a 112-102 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their silver-lining performances. Sam also sits down with Mike Jones, who created a Hornets black excellence jersey, the first one created for an NBA team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travis "T-Bone" Hancock of Sports Radio WFNZ stops by to preview Charlotte's showdown against Milwaukee with Sam Farber. The two also discuss the state of the Hornets Franchise and some of the key players that have stepped up this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miles Bridges notched his first career triple-double and Nick Smith Jr. tied a career high with 24 points of his own, but those two efforts weren't enough as Charlotte fell to Washington at home, 124-114. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and highlight their silver-lining performances. Plus, Sam and Rob discuss where the accomplishments of Miles Bridges puts him among some of the greats...

The Hornets came back all the way down 17 at one point against Denver and had a lead late, but Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets were able to squeak out a 107-104 win over Charlotte. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their silver-lining performances, and also preview Charlotte's next game against Washington. And as Spectrum Center gets ready to host Monday Night Raw in two weeks, Sa...

The Hornets kicked off the first night of a back-to-back and ended the month of July with a 112-104 defeat at home to the hands of the LA Clippers. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the contest and pick their silver-lining performances, and also preview Charlotte's showdown against the Nuggets with both teams being on the second night of a back-to-back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

LaMelo Ball was left off the 2025 All Star roster despite having the highest scoring average of all remaining players entering the reserves selection. The top vote getter from the fans amongst Eastern Conference guards would have been the 5th player in franchise history to earn multiple All Star nods. Sam Farber and Cam Gaskins of WBTV discuss the development and preview tonight's Hornets home gam...

The Hornets were once again shorthanded against Brooklyn and ultimately fell 104-83 against the Nets, but the team did release an updated prognosis on LaMelo Ball after he recently suffered an ankle injury. Sam Farber and Rob Longo share the latest updates and break down the game, and Sam chats with Shimei Ricks-Cook, a journalism student at Fayetteville State University, who was this year's recip...

Steve Reed of the Associated Press stops by to preview Charlotte's showdown against Brooklyn with Sam Farber. The two also provide an injury update on LaMelo Ball and also discuss the reasons why LaMelo should be named an All-Star for the second time in his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets dug themselves a deep hole early against LA, down by as many as 23 in the first quarter. But Buzz City battled back despite LaMelo Ball leaving the contest early due to an ankle sprain, and Charlotte got it within two points in the fourth quarter. However, big performances by Anthony Davis and LeBron James were too much, as the Hornets fell 112-107 at home. Sam Farber and Rob Longo bre...

Buzz City continues its longest homestand in franchise history, this time taking on LeBron James and the LA Lakers. Sam Farber and Rob Longo preview the matchup, discuss why LaMelo Ball should be named an All-Star this season, and also some updated TV stations that will air select Hornets games this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After kicking off a nine-game homestand with a loss to Portland, the Hornets bounced back in a big way, picking up a 123-93 win over New Orleans, the largest margin of victory for Charlotte this season. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the win and pick their top performances, and Sam sits down with First Sergeant Shelton Stansbury, US Army, Retired, who was named the recipient of the Yellow Rib...

The Hornets kicked off an historic nine-game homestand with a 102-97 loss at home to Portland, but have a chance to rebound less than 24 hours later against New Orleans on the second night of a back-to-back. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the loss and provide their silver-lining selections, and also preview Charlotte's game against the Pelicans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

As Charlotte begins a nine-game homestand at the Hive, the Hornets got some bad news on the injury front, as it was announced by the team that Brandon Miller underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist and will miss the remainder of the season. And also after leading the Eastern Conference guards by a significant margin in the fan vote, LaMelo Ball was not named a sta...

The Hornets put their three-game winning streak on the line in Memphis and ultimately fell by a final tally of 132-120 despite being down as many as 35 in the second half and getting a career-best 38 points from Mark Williams. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk break down the contest and highlight some of the best performances from...

After winning three-straight games, the Hornets head to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies, who also have won three in a row. Sam Farber and Rob Longo preview the matchup and discuss the reason behind Charlotte's winning ways as of late, and also discuss the latest power rankings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets returned home for the first time in 13 days and were greeted by a sellout crowd at Spectrum Center, and Charlotte won its third-straight game with a 110-105 decision over Dallas. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their top players of the day, and also discuss LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams being named finalists for Eastern Conference Player of the Week. See omnystudi...

In the latest All-Star fan voting returns, LaMelo Ball continued to lead all guards in the Eastern Conference in votes. Sam Farber and Rob Longo discuss his candidacy, and also tie up some loose ends on some recent Hornets news and transactions. Sam and Rob also preview Charlotte's return to Spectrum Center on MLK Day against Dallas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets picked up their first win in Chicago since the 2021-22 season and did it in exhilarating fashion, outlasting the Bulls for a 125-123 win. However, Charlotte did get bad injury news, as Brandon Miller will be out indefinitely with a torn ligament in his right wrist. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk examine the win and p...