Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets

Should the Charlotte Hornets target Julius Randle? Walker and Doug go through the pros and cons of trading for the multi-time All-NBA player from the Knicks and how he would fit in Charlotte. Is now the time to make a move? The guys transition into the Cavaliers signing Issac Okoro after a long waiting process. Did the Hornets miss out?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://li...

Do the Charlotte Hornets have a well run developmental system? David Walker joins the show to discuss young players coming up through the pipeline and how they've helped the Hornets so far. The guys get to Miles Bridges' social media comments on his regained athleticism before finally moving on to the most brutal part of the Hornets Grid to this point.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms...

3 Charlotte Hornets make an NBA Top 100 list! Plus, Sam Perley from Hornets.com breaks down the new G League head coach’s introduction and what it means for player development. In this episode of Locked On Hornets: We dive into the HoopsHype Top 100 list where LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Miles Bridges all rank, with LaMelo cracking the top 50. Walker and Doug debate where these players should...

Are there any comparisons between the Charlotte Hornets and the Panthers drafting Bryce Young? Walker and Doug spend time talking about one of the other pro teams in town starting off on the wrong foot. Have the Hornets ever drafted a player as potentially disastrous as Bryce Young? Finally, the guys get to broadcast changes and discuss Vasa Micic's latest comments.   Follow & Subscribe on all Pod...

If you could force a trade for the  Charlotte Hornets, who would you target? Walker and Doug rummage through the Mehl Bag and decide each player they would go after. What doe the 2025 cap sheet look like? The guys go over recent national content surrounding the Hornets and project the future. Finally.... Who wore it best?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LO...

Nata Edwards from the Eye On CBB podcast joins the show to help fill out the Hornets grid. Who is the most annoying player to ever play for Charlotte? Who is the worst starter of all time? Nata has final say as the guys make their case for more hater boxes. How many boxes is Lance Stephenson eligible for?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOHornets?sid=YouTu...

What Charlotte Hornets players had the most potential/wasted potential? David Walker joins the podcast to discuss some of the guys in Charlotte Hornets history that had the highest ceilings, and other guys who never realized it. Who are the names on the list? Finally, the guys are stomaching the hater picks.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOHornets?sid=Yo...

In this episode of Lockdown Hornets, Rod Morrow from The Black Guy Who Tips podcast joins the show to dive deep into the Hornets' grid and help identify the funniest player in the franchise's history. The discussion ranges from the comedic talents of Baron Davis, who not only entertained on the court but also produced a comedy show, to the unintentional humor of players like Cody Zeller and Bismac...

How important is it for young Hornets staffers to be recognized nationally? David Walker joins the show to discuss the significance of a Hornets reputation change in part because of the new hires. What's going on with Bally and Amazon? Finally, the guys close things out with another round of "Hornets Stat Draft."   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOHornets?s...

Walker and Doug continue the Newlywed Game, where Doug guesses Walker's answers to questions that preview the upcoming Charlotte Hornets season. Who would you classify as "the player to watch" this season? Who is in a "make or break" type year? In addition to playing games, the guys also dish out the goods on new Hornets hires over the weekend.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 ht...

Walker and Doug come up with more silly games. The guys play "Newlyweds", where Doug has to guess Walker's answers to important Hornets questions previewing the upcoming season. Who makes up a 9/10 man rotation? Who is Keyontae Johnson? Finally, the guys figure out the best post player in Charlotte basketball history.    Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOHor...

We're joined by special guest David Walker for a spicy Hornets stat draft! Who's going over and who's going under? Their bold predictions might surprise you... The crew continues filling out the ultimate Hornets grid. Best handles in franchise history? Funniest Hornet ever? You won't believe some of the names that come up! Plus: A heated debate erupts over the best shooter in Hornets history. The...

Could Vasilije Micic be on the move before the season? Walker and Doug discuss Denver's reported interest in acquiring Micic after his run with Nikola Jokic in the Olympics. Could Charlotte get a 1st rd pick in return? What young players would you be interested in? Finally, the guys travel through the Hornets grid and decide "Who wore it best?"   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 ht...

It's NBA Schedule Release Day! Walker and Doug find all the nuggets, oddities, and angles to break down as the Hornets get ready for the regular season. How many back to backs do the Hornets play? Does it matter the Hornets are denied a Christmas Day game again? Finally, the guys go over the NBA Cup.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOHornets?sid=YouTube  ...

After the Hornets social media team released practice footage, Walker and Doug discussed some of the takeaways from the video. LaMelo appeared to be wearing ankle braces! Does that mean he'll wear them in the regular season? Finally the guys discuss the revamped training staff and decide "who wore it best."   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOHornets?sid=You...

What Charlotte Hornet can the franchise least afford to lose going into this season? Walker and Doug go through the roster and make case for a few players. Is LaMelo the easy answer? Brandon Miller next in line? Finally, really finally, the guys finish their top 35 lists from over a year ago in a summer clean-up session.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOH...

Doug is finally back after a couple vacations and a bout with Covid. What are his leftover thoughts? Why does Olympic basketball remind Doug of Brandon Miller? The guys go through some of the Hornets topics over the last month like Hornets Reel Access, Hornets preseason schedule, and Jeremy Lamb's retirement.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOHornets?sid=Y...

Nata Edwards joins the show to discuss the Hornets Preseason schedule release. How much can we take away from the preseason? The guys transition to the "Mehl Bag" and rummage through the Sicko Satchel for listener questions. Who would you protect in an expansion draft? Finally, the guys reminisce on Jeremy Lamb's time in Charlotte after he announced his retirement.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podc...

David Walker joins the show to share his opinions on the latest edition of Hornets Reel Access. Did he think Tidjane Salaun stole the show? Was Salaun the biggest reach of the draft? The guys go over an NBA executive survey on the NBA draft before transitioning into Olympic basketball.    Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOHornets?sid=YouTube   Become an offi...

Sam Perley from Hornets.com joins the show to discuss Charlotte's first 30 minute edition of Hornets Reel Access. Walker and Sam go over the process to select Tidjane Salaun, what his personality has been like behind the scenes, and why so many people respect Jeff Peterson as an up an coming front office executive.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOHornets...

Walker goes solo to discuss what we can expect from the first extended version of Hornets Reel Access dropping on Thursday at 8pm. How much of the draft process will the team show? Will we get the "behind the scenes" look surrounding Miles Bridges' contract? Finally, Walker breaks down what Josh Green and Vasa Micic have done in the Olympics and what their role with Charlotte will be in 2024.   Fo...

Walker and Doug are FINALLY back together. The guys hand out preseason awards to certain players on the Charlotte Hornets roster in anticipation of the 2024 season. Who is most likely to win team MVP? 6MOY? Is Salaun sure to win ROY? Plus, what Hornets players would compete in which Olympic competition?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOHornets?sid=YouTube...

The Charlotte Hornets sign Moussa Diabate to their final 2 way slot. Who is he, what does he bring and what does it mean for the center rotation moving forward PLUS Doug is back from vacation to share his final belated thoughts on the Summer League that was. What was STANG'N and what was CLANG'N? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://linktr.ee/lockedonhornets Become an official...

After the loss of beloved Charlotte Hornets PA Announcer Big Pat, Walker called David and Nata to help share stories and experiences about Big Pat's calls and generosity. The guys discussed what he meant to the Hornets fanbase and his impact on people in the media industry. The pod finishes up with more thoughts on Summer League and offseason grades.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… ...

What's your belief in LaMelo Ball reaching an All-NBA level? Walker Mehl and Doug Bot-son share their projections on LaMelo Ball's future and whether he can still reach a top 15 player level. How much does that depend on Brandon Miller? The guys look back at Baron Davis' comments on LaMelo, the insanity of Muggsy Bogues' career, and why Kemba Walker on the coaching staff isn't just a nostalgia pla...