Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets

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...

After Zach Lowe wrote about and discussed the Charlotte Hornets and LaMelo Ball last week, Walker does a deep dive on how we used to talk about LaMelo during his first two years in the league. Can he achieve All-NBA status? How can he get there? If he does, will we have to have the "LaMelo vs. Brandon" debate" and how much will that conversation really matter?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast p...

Walker Mehl goes solo to breakdown this year's Summer League results after the Charlotte Hornets finish 7-1. Does a one loss record in Summer League really matter? What were your takeaways on Tidjane Salaun? Finally, Walker gives his thoughts on who should get the final 2-way contract.    Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOHornets?sid=YouTube   Become an offi...

Hornets assistant coach Josh Longstaff joined Wes and Walker on Thursday to give status updates on Tidjane Salaun and Mouhamadou Gueye. Will they suit up against Portland? Walker and Doug also share thoughts on the Hornets' apparent belief in Nick Smith Jr. and if he's a big part of Charlotte's future. What's his path to more playing time?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https:/...

Walker and Doug go over the Miles Bridges contract after details on its declining value were released. How does it help the Hornets in the long run? The guys transition into more Summer League observations after Charlotte's first loss in Vegas including Nick Smith Jr.'s continued growth and group pictures with the big league squad. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtb...

Tidjane Salaun goes for 10 pts and 10 rebs in his 2nd Summer League game. Walker and Doug discuss their Summer League feelings on Salaun's coast to coast ability, 3 point shooting, and team defense after a couple of outings. How does he compare to other rookies out in Vegas?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOHornets?sid=YouTube   Become an official member...

Hornets HC Charles Lee joined Wes and Walker on Friday to discuss the offseason and his Summer League Observations. What's LaMelo Ball's health status? Walker and Doug go over Lee's positive comments on Melo and what it means going into next season. Finally, the guys transition into the Seth Curry re-signing, rotation talk, and Vegas SL game 2 preview.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms...

Finally, we got to see Charlotte Hornets rookie Tidjane Salaun make his Summer League debut. How well did he play? Walker and Doug share their notes on Salaun, Brandon Miller's first appearance in Vegas, and other observations from Charlotte's game against the Knicks. The guys close things out with a conversation on Taj Gibson after agreeing to a one year deal with the Hornets.   Follow & Subscrib...

Walker and Doug get ready for Vegas by discussing the top storylines surrounding Tidjane Salaun and Brandon Miller. How much will they play? Will Nick Smith Jr. improve? The guys finish discussing some of the later free agency moves the Hornets made this offseason. Could Reggie Jackson actually suit up for Charlotte?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOHorne...