Hornets Hive Cast

Eric Collins, the TV voice of the Hornets, stops by to chat with Sam Farber to preview Buzz City in the Windy City to take on the Bulls. The two also discuss the current state of the Hornets, as well as the recent announcement that five Hornets games will be free, over-the-air to watch in the Charlotte region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a few days off, the Hornets picked up a 117-112 win in Utah, and did it a little shorthanded, as Charlotte dealt Nick Richards and a second-round draft pick to Phoenix in exchange for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk break down the deal for both sides, as well as Charlotte's road vic...

The Hornets recently announced that five future Hornets games will be available on free, over-the-air channels in the Queen City in the coming weeks. Sam Farber and Rob Longo react to the news, and also evaluate Brandon Miller's play through the first 100 games of his NBA career, in addition to preview the Hornets in Utah to face the Jazz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte Hornets starting center Mark Williams joins Sam Farber to discuss his journey back to the floor after missing nearly a year due to injuries. Plus they talk about his goals for the seasons, what it's like playing under Hornets Head Coach Charles Lee, and why LaMelo Ball should be an NBA All Star. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After having an unexpected five days off, the Hornets couldn't catch the Suns on the second night of a back-to-back, falling 120-113 out in the desert. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk break down what went wrong for Charlotte, highlight some big-time performances by the Hornets, and also float out some ideas on where in the schedu...

The Hornets were supposed to be on the first night of a back-to-back to face the Clippers, but for the second straight time, Charlotte's game was postponed due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. Sam Farber and Rob Longo discuss when the LA games could be made up this season, a recent article in the Charlotte Observer highlighting the new role Kemba Walker has in Buzz City, and also preview H...

The Hornets were originally supposed to kick off a five-game road trip against the Lakers out in Los Angeles, but the contests between Charlotte and LA was postponed due to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Sam Farber and Rob Longo react to the postponement, and also discuss the latest All-Star fan vote returns, which shows LaMelo Ball continuing to be the top vote getter for guards i...

As the Hornets gets set to kick off a road trip against mostly Western Conference opponents, DaShawn Brown of WSOC-TV stops by preview the first of five away games with Sam Farber. The two also discuss the All-Star candidacy of LaMelo Ball, and also evaluate a healthy Hornets roster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets saw their 10-game losing streak come to an end against the Suns 115-104, the first time Charlotte has defeated Phoenix in the Queen City since the 2018-19 season. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down how the Hornets were able to secure the win, and also take a look at Charlotte's upcoming five-game road trip, the longest of the season to this date. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

As the Hornets return home for a quick one-game homestand, they will look to snap their 10-game losing streak against a Phoenix team that will be on the second night of a back-to-back. Sam Farber is joined by Kyle Bailey, host of the Kyle Bailey Show on Sports Radio WFNZ to preview the matchup, and also discuss the newest All-Star Game format, and how there may be some similarities between the Hor...

The Hornets got good news on the injury front with LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller returning from injuries after missing three games, but the Hornets fell against the best team in the Eastern Conference in Cleveland, 115-105. Rob Longo and Will Palaszczuk of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ break down the game and pick their silver-lining performances, and the two also dis...

The Hornets held a 13-point lead at halftime in Detroit, but the offense went cold in the second half, resulting in a 98-94 loss at Detroit. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk break down what went wrong for Buzz City, and the two also preview Charlotte's upcoming game against Cleveland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

As the calendar flips to 2025, the Hornets will look to snap their eight-game losing skid in Detroit against the Pistons. Schuyler Callihan of Hornets on Sports Illustrated stops by to preview the matchup with Sam Farber, and the two also discuss LaMelo Ball's All-Start candidacy while previewing the month of January for the Hornets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets remained shorthanded to close out the 2024 portion of the season at home against Chicago, and Charlotte fought hard, but lost in overtime 115-108 to the Bulls. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and highlight their silver linings, and the two also pick their favorite moments from the 2024 calendar year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets found themselves shorthanded once against, this time against the best team in the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Unfortunately, the Hornets saw their losing streak slide to seven games after a 106-94 loss at the Hive. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and provide their silver-lining performances, and also preview Charlotte's next game against Chicago. See omn...

For the second time in the span of a week, the Hornets went to our nation's capital to face the Wizards and left with a loss, this time being a 113-110 decision. Rob Longo and Sam Perley talk about what went wrong for Charlotte, note their silver-lining performances, and also preview Buzz City's next game; a home showdown against Oklahoma City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh out of a brief holiday break, the Hornets will look to snap their five-game losing skid in Washington against the Wizards. Sam Farber and Sam Perley preview the matchup, and also discuss the recent comments made by Hornets head coach Charles Lee, as well as where LaMelo Ball ranks among total views across all social media platforms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the Hornets were briefly home for the holidays, they looked to snap their losing streak, but ultimately fell 114-101 to Houston at the Hive. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and provide their silver-lining performances, and Sam sits down with Karen Calder, the executive director of Classroom Central, a nonprofit organization that the Hornets recently partnered with to spread some...

The Hornets will look to celebrate the holiday season with a win against the Houston Rockets with an improved injury report. Rob Longo and Sam Farber preview the matchup and go over what the shorter injury list means for the team, and also get in the holiday spirit with a Festivus segment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets may have dropped a 108-98 decision in Philadelphia on the second night of a back-to-back, but some of the younger Hornets players shined over the last few days at the G-League Showcase in Florida. Rob Longo and Will Palaszczuk , the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ break down the game and pick their silver-lining performances, and also highlight the pl...

The Hornets dropped a disappointing 123-114 decision in Washington, despite a game-high 34 point, 13 assist performance from LaMelo Ball. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and touch on their silver-lining performances, and also preview Charlotte's road contest at Philadelphia on the second night of a back-to-back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Carboni, Sports Director at WCNC stops by in studio to preview the Hornets and Wizards with Sam Farber. The two also discuss the state of the team and how the impact of the return of several starters from injury can make an impact sooner rather than later. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hornets Rookie Tidjane Salaun joins Sam Farber in studio to discuss his rookie season in the Queen City. They also discuss his adjustment to living in the US, and he shares who on the roster speaks the best French. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets saw the return of LaMelo Ball for the first time in seven games, but Charlotte dropped a 121-108 decisions to Philadelphia. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their silver-lining performances, and also discuss another milestone that LaMelo Ball reached in his return. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets got more good news on the injury front, as LaMelo Ball was officially listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Charlotte's showdown against the Sixers. Sam Farber and Rob Longo discuss what his potential return means for the Hornets, preview Buzz City's showdown against Philly, and also recap the latest episode of Reel Access. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...