Hornets Hive Cast

The Hornets picked up their first preseason win in 2025 thanks to a strong performance by the entire starting five, resulting in a 120-116 win over Dallas. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and pick their top performers of the evening, and the two discuss what we've learned so far through three preseason games.

The Hornets continued their march through the preseason with a stop in Oklahoma City, dropping a 122-116 decision. Rob Longo and Sam Perley discuss the contest and pick their silver-lining performances, and also preview Charlotte's next preseason game on the road at Dallas.

For the second straight preseason game, the Hornets will square off against the Thunder, this time in Oklahoma City. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick the best soundbites from earlier in the week from training camp.

The Hornets took their show on the road to start off preseason play, falling 135-114 to Oklahoma City in Charleston. Rob Longo and Sam Farber break down the game and provide their silver-lining selections, plus the duo preview the upcoming Purple and Teal Day festivities.

With the first two preseason games taking place against Oklahoma City, Nick Gallo, the TV sideline reporter for the Thunder, stops by to preview the matchups with Sam Farber.

With the third day of training camp wrapped up, Rob Longo and Sam Perley react to what head coach Charles Lee had to say when he addressed the media. Sam Farber also continues our player previews, sitting down with John Bishop, the broadcaster for the Creighton Blue Jays, to talk about Ryan Kalkbrenner's collegiate career, as well as David Locke, the voice of the Utah Jazz, to discuss what Hornets...

As the Hornets wrap up day two of training camp, Rob Longo and Sam Perley react to some of the best quotes from the players. Plus, Sam Farber sits down with the voice of the UCONN Huskies, Mike Crispino, to discuss Liam McNeeley, as well as the radio voice of the Dallas Mavericks, Chuck Cooperstein, to chat about what Hornets fans could expect from Spencer Dinwiddie this season.

The Hornets kicked off the first day of training camp in Charleston, SC as the team gets ready for its first preseason game against Oklahoma City. Sam Farber and Sam Perley provide the top highlights from the first day of camp, while Sam Farber chats with David Shumate, the voice of the Duke Blue Devils, to discuss what Hornets fans can expect from rookies Kon Knueppel and Sion James this season....

Before Buzz City heads to South Carolina to kick off training camp, hear from Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson and head coach Charles Lee, as well as new players and familiar faces. Sam Farber and Rob Longo react to the notable quotes and set their expectations for this upcoming training camp and season.

The 2025-26 regular season schedule is finally here! Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down all the marquee matchups, discusses the most difficult and favorable months and also provide details on how to secure your seats to all the action at Spectrum Center this season.

The Charlotte Hornets are NBA 2K26 Summer League Champions! Charlotte captured its first ever Summer League crown with an 83-78 win over Sacramento. Sam Farber and Sam Perley break down the championship game, the MVP performance of Kon Knueppel and what it means for the franchise moving forward.

After reaching the Summer League playoffs for the first time in franchise history, the Hornets dominated the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 109-80 victory, thanks to big performances by Jaylen Sims and Kon Knueppel. Sam Farber and Sam Perley break down the contest and preview the Summer League championship game between Buzz City and the Sacramento Kings.

The Hornets put on a dominating performance against San Antonio, using a 23-2 run to end the second quarter en route to a 106-81 victory over the Spurs, clinching a semifinal berth into the Summer League playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the performance and provide their stars of the night, and Sam also has a one-on-one sit down with Hornets rook...

The Hornets continue to make moves on and off the court, officially announcing the additions of Mason Plumlee, Spencer Dinwiddie and re-signing Tre Mann. Rob Longo and Sam Perley discuss the free-agent signings, as Charlotte picked up another win in Summer League action, downing Dallas by a final tally of 87-69.

The Hornets moved to 2-0 out in Las Vegas Summer League action following a 96-94 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, thanks to some late heroics from Ryan Kalkbrenner. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and highlight the top performances, and Sam also sits down with Hornets rookie Sion James for a one-on-one conversation.

The Hornets got off to a hot start in Summer League action, downing Utah 111-105 in their first game out in Las Vegas. Rob Longo and Sam Perley highlight the top performances on the team and preview Charlotte's next game against Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Sam Farber sits down with Liam McNeeley for a one-on-one interview.

The Hornets have been busy on and off the court the last few weeks, as Charlotte completed several offseason deals and prepare for Summer League action in Las Vegas. Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo break down the most recent transactions by Buzz City and preview Charlotte's upcoming Summer League games. Plus, Sam Farber sits down with the No. 4 overall pick in this year's draft, Kon Knueppel,...

After a highly acclaimed 2025 NBA Draft, Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson joins Sam Farber to discuss his four selections, the class as a whole, and the state of the franchise.

After adding 2nd round selections Sion James and Ryan Kalkbrenner to the mix, the Charlotte Hornets have completed their 2025 NBA Draft class! Hear from the picks themselves, and Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson as Sam Farber and Sam Perley review the Hornets 2025 draft class.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets were active at both ends of the opening round of the 2025 NBA Draft, selecting Kon Knueppel with the No. 4 overall pick, then trading back into the first round to select Liam McNeeley with the No. 29 overall pick. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the selections and how they fit on the roster as we hear from Knueppel and President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson, as well as ex...

In our final draft preview episode prior to the 2025 NBA Draft, ESPN's Paul Biancardi gives us his take on the lottery prospects out of Duke; Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach. Plus, some of his favorite players who were not in his top 100 out of High School, and his outlook overall on the Hornets franchise.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Pincus from Bleacher Report stops by to preview the upcoming draft with Sam Farber. The two take a deeper look at potential draft picks from the international pool, and also discuss the current roster construction of the Hornets and what kind of player would be a good fit for the franchise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby Marks of ESPN stops by to preview next week's draft with Sam Farber. The two discuss the deep talent of this draft class and how it compares to draft class in previous years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Associated Press NBA Writer Tim Reynolds joins Sam Farber to discuss some of the biggest draft prospects in the 2025 class, and gives his perspective on what needs to happen for the Charlotte Hornets to be the next franchise with a playoff breakthrough. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We tip off our draft preview podcast series with Hoops Hype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto. He helps break down top lottery prospects VJ Edgecombe, Jeremiah Fears, Tre Johnson and some of his other favorite prospect of the 2025 Draft.  Plus his perspective on the state of the Hornets entering the draft and the 2025/26 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.