Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod

J.Kyle Mann (The Ringer)

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Richie and Brian bring on J.Kyle Mann of The Ringer NBA to have one last conversation about potential options for the Charlotte Hornets at the 3rd ove...

Draft Roundtable

11 Nov 2020

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The co-hosts bring on Div Bhansali, Owen Watterson, and Travis Hancock (WFNZ) to discuss the upcoming NBA Draft. The guests share their thoughts on An...

Charlotte Considering Okongwu?

04 Nov 2020

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Richie, Brian, and Spencer answer your questions on draft prospects and their fit within the roster. The three look at Wiseman, Edwards, and Ball's ro...

December 22 Reboot

28 Oct 2020

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Richie, Brian, and Spencer discuss the news about the NBA's possible return on December 22. The three discuss the 72-game schedule, if it helps or hu...

Offseason Mailbag

14 Oct 2020

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Richie and Brian respond to listener questions on the latest episode. The duo discuss sleepers at the 56th pick, big-man options in free agency, acqui...

More Options at No. 32

09 Oct 2020

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Brian and Spencer discuss more prospects for the 32nd overall pick. The prospects discussed in this episode are:  Jalen Smith, Maryland Zeke Nnaji, A...

Charlotte's Culture + 32nd Pick

07 Oct 2020

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Brian and Spencer discuss James Borrego's thoughts on the Hornets' culture and if it'll factor into the draft. They also discuss potential prospects f...

Nick Carboni

30 Sep 2020

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Richie and Brian bring on Nick Carboni of WCNC to discuss the Hornets. Nick shares how he got into sports reporting, Devonte' Graham's snub with the M...

2020 Big Board (21-30)

02 Sep 2020

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Brian and Spencer reveal their Big Board #21-30. The two discuss the differences in their lists of prospects and why they ranked them where they fell....

With the 3rd Overall Pick

26 Aug 2020

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian discuss the potential crop of players that will be available at the 3rd pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. The three debate which...

Hornets Get No. 3 Pick

21 Aug 2020

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian react live to the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery. Despite only having a 6.7% chance, the Hornets land the number 3 pick. The three ...

2020 Big Board (11-20)

13 Aug 2020

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Brian and Spencer reveal numbers 11-20 of their "Big Board" of draft prospects. The two break down their lists and explain how they evaluate draft pro...

Devonte' Graham Special

10 Aug 2020

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Richie brings on Devonte's highschool coach Jeff Ferrell, Rustin Dodd of the Athletic, Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports, and Hornets' Radio broadcaster Joh...

Rick Bonnell

05 Aug 2020

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Richie and Brian bring on Charlotte Hornets' reporter for the Charlotte Observer, Rick Bonnell. Bonell shares his thoughts on James Borrego, the posit...

Sekou Smith

30 Jul 2020

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian bring on NBA.com writer, Sekou Smith. The NBATV insider discusses the young core of the Charlotte Hornets, James Borrego, t...

Reddit Mailbag

22 Jul 2020

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Richie, Spencer, and Brain field questions from Reddit users. The topics range from a trade proposal involving Ben Simmons to 2021 NBA Draft prospects...

19-20 Report Cards (Part 2)

15 Jul 2020

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Richie, Brian, Spencer hand out report card grades to half of the Hornets' roster. The three evaluate Bismack Biyombo, Willy Hernangomez, Caleb Martin...

Tom Haberstroh

08 Jul 2020

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian bring on NBA Insider for NBC Sports, Tom Haberstroh. The four discuss the youth on Charlotte's roster, the possibility of a...

19-20 Report Cards (Part 1)

02 Jul 2020

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Richie, Brian, Spencer hand out report card grades to half of the Hornets' roster. The three evaluate Miles Bridges, Malik Monk, Terry Rozier, Devonte...

2020 Big Board (1-10)

24 Jun 2020

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Richie, Brian, and Spencer reveal their top-10 of their "Big Board" of draft prospects. The trio dissect their lists and explain how they evaluate dra...

Tim Martin, NBA Trainer

17 Jun 2020

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Richie and Brain bring on basketball trainer, Tim Martin. Martin has worked with Trae Young, Myles Turner, Corey Brewer, Josh Howard, as well as PJ Wa...

Hornets Miss Cut for Disney

10 Jun 2020

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Richie, Brian, and Spencer tie a bow on the season by discussing the Malik Monk reinstatement, the Hornets missing out on Orlando, and how the organiz...

Hornets and NBA at Disney

27 May 2020

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Richie, Spencer, Brian discuss the possibility of the NBA season returning down at the Walt Disney World resort. The three discuss the potential forma...

Grant Riller Interview

20 May 2020

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Richie, Brian, and Spencer bring on senior guard from the College of Charleston, Grant Riller. Riller discusses how he's preparing for the NBA Draft, ...

Cole Anthony, Cassius Stanley

13 May 2020

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Spencer and Brian return to discuss Cole Anthony (UNC) and Cassius Stanley (Duke) as NBA prospects. The two go over the highs and lows of these player...

Dutch Gaitley, Hornets' Assitant Coach

08 May 2020

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Richie Randall brings on an assistant coach for the Charlotte Hornets, Dutch Gaitley. The two discuss his background as a video coordinator, his coach...

Okoro, Green, Bane

06 May 2020

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Richie, Brian, and Spencer are back with another prospect episode covering Isaac Okoro (Auburn), Josh Green (Arizona), and Desmond Bane (TCU). This ti...

Achiuwa, Tillie, Jones

29 Apr 2020

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Richie, Brian, and Spencer return to talk about potential late-first, early-second round prospects. The three discuss Precious Achiuwa (Memphis), Kil...

Bey, Williams, Lewis Jr.

22 Apr 2020

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian discuss three draft prospects — Saddiq Bey (Villanova), Patrick Williams (Florida St.), and Kira Lewis Jr. (Alabama). The...

Draft: Basketball Film Characters

15 Apr 2020

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Richie, Brian, and Spencer partake in a fantasy draft where the selections consist of movie and television basketball characters. The three also discu...

Hampton, Ball, Hayes

08 Apr 2020

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Spencer and Brian discuss three international prospects: RJ Hampton (NZ Breakers), LaMelo Ball (Illawarra Hawks), and Killian Hayes (Ratiopharm Ulm). ...

Remembering the '00-'01 Hornets

06 Apr 2020

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Richie Randall relives the 2000-2001 season for the Charlotte Hornets. He brings on Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated to discuss his May 20001 articl...

Toppin, Vassell, Maxey

01 Apr 2020

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Spencer and Brian highlight the three draft prospects on the latest episode. The three discuss the positives and negatives of Obi Toppin (Dayton), Dev...

Nate Duncan

25 Mar 2020

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Richie, Spencer, Brian bring Nate Duncan on to talk how COVID-19 could have salary cap ramifications. The crew analyze the future of the Hornets, whic...

Gil McGregor

23 Mar 2020

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Richie speaks with ex-color commentator for the Charlotte Hornets, Gil McGregor. The two reminisce about the energy of an expansion team, Muggsy's tou...

Wiseman, Haliburton, Okongwu

18 Mar 2020

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian highlight the three draft prospects on the latest episode. The three discuss the positives and negatives of James Wiseman (...

NBA Suspends Season

13 Mar 2020

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Richie, Brian, and Spencer discuss the suspension of the NBA Season as Rudy Gobert tests positive for COVID-19. The three share thoughts on the illnes...

Draft Prospects: ACC Edition

11 Mar 2020

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Richie, Brian, and Spencer discuss upcoming ACC prospects that could be playing for NBA teams next season. The three highlight Cole Anthony, Tre Jones...

Wonder Twin Powers

04 Mar 2020

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian debate how many wins the Hornets will finish with, if DeMarcus Cousins is on their radar, and toss around potential free ag...

Garbage Time vs. Pacers

26 Feb 2020

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Richie and Spencer discuss the absence of Devonte' Graham and how that affected the Hornets in their brutal loss to the Indiana Pacers. The two praise...

John Focke, Hornets' Radio Voice

19 Feb 2020

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Radio play by play announcer, John Focke joins Richie Randall to recap the first 54 games of the season. The two look at the highs and the lows of the...

Hornets Buyout Williams, Kidd-Gilchrist

12 Feb 2020

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Richie and Brian discuss the Pistons game and the implications of the buyouts of Marvin Williams and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. The two also bring on Rod...

The Hornets Deadline Recap

07 Feb 2020

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Richie and Brian recap the inactivity of the Hornets in the NBA Trade Deadline. The two debate if it was the right move while also trying to wrap thei...

Hornets Trade Deadline Rumors

05 Feb 2020

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian dive into some of the stories as the Charlotte Hornets head into the deadline. The three throw out some hypothetical trades...

Defenseless Hornets

31 Jan 2020

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Richie and Brian recap the loss to the Washington Wizards. The two discuss PJ Washington attacking Dāvis Bertāns, Charlotte's pick-and-roll defense,...

Remembering Kobe

28 Jan 2020

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Richie and Spencer try to put into words their thoughts and feelings about the passing of Kobe Bryant. The two share their thoughts on his legacy with...

Hornets Trade Deadline Buzz

24 Jan 2020

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Richie and Spencer talk rumors and fake trades surrounding the Charlotte Hornets. With the NBA Trade Deadline less than two weeks away, the two discus...

Hornets Drop 7th Straight

21 Jan 2020

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Richie and Brian recap the Hornets-Magic game as Charlotte drops their 7th straight. The two also preview the Bucks game in France. Learn more about y...

Midseason Progress Report

15 Jan 2020

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian evaluate the team halfway through the season. The trio hand out midseason awards — good and bad. They also discuss if it'...

The Charlotte Hornets in 2020

08 Jan 2020

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Richie and Spencer discuss Devonte' Graham's slump, Bacon's recent playing time, and answer your Twitter questions about Marvin Williams, Kevin Love, ...

Ashley ShahAhmadi

30 Dec 2019

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Richie, Brian, and Spencer bring on Ashley ShahAhmadi from Fox Sports South. She talks about her journey from being a news anchor to the job she has n...

Hornets Fall to Thunder in OT

28 Dec 2019

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Richie and Brian give their post game reactions to the Hornets' overtime loss to the Thunder. The two highlight Cody Martin's impact, Malik Monk's up ...

Team Evaluation with Div B

23 Dec 2019

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Richie is joined by Div Bhansali, or @statcenter on Twitter, to review the Hornets season — 40% of the way through. The two discuss the disappointme...

Hornets Come at the Kings and Don't Miss

18 Dec 2019

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian recap the 110-102 Hornets' win over the Kings. They appreciate Cody Martin, Cody Zeller, and Malik Monk. The trio also disc...

Rod Boone, The Athletic

10 Dec 2019

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Richie Randall and Brian Geisinger bring on Rod Boone of The Athletic to discuss the Hornets. The three talk Devonte' Graham's breakout season, Terry ...

Too Early Prospect Talk

04 Dec 2019

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Richie and Brian bring on Noah Purser to discuss the depressing Hornets loss to the Phoenix Suns and to evaluate NBA prospects. The crew highlight Col...

Heat Loss, Pistons Preview

27 Nov 2019

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian begin the episode by discussing the potential changes to the NBA schedule and postseason. The three also breakdown the Heat...

Good Offense, Bad Defense

20 Nov 2019

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Richie, Brian, and Spencer return to recap the loss to the Raptors Monday night. The trio highlight the offensive philosophy and system that has been ...

Hornets Review with Jack Duffy

13 Nov 2019

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Richie brings on Jack Duffy from The Painted Lines to recap the Hornets and 76ers game. The two also discuss some promising and worrisome trends after...

Kemba Returns, Hornets Lose

08 Nov 2019

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Brian and Spencer discuss the return of Kemba Walker to Charlotte and breakdown the game between the Celtics and Hornets. Learn more about your ad cho...

Hornets-Pacers Recap

06 Nov 2019

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Richie breaks down the individual performances in Charlotte's overtime win over the Pacers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Small Sample Size Alert

30 Oct 2019

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Spencer and Brian breakdown the loss to the Clippers as the Hornets fall to 1-3. The duo also highlight Devonte' Graham's production in the early seas...

Hornets-Lakers Recap

28 Oct 2019

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Richie and Brian react to the Hornets' 120-101 loss to the Lakers in Los Angeles. The two look at the signs of encouragement and the glaring weaknesse...

Hornets-Bulls Recap

24 Oct 2019

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian recap the opening night win over the Bulls. The three highlight PJ Washington's impressive debut, Devonte' Graham's steady ...

The Regular Season Begins

23 Oct 2019

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Spencer and Brian return to talk the end of the preseason and beginning of the new season with the Hornets. The two discuss the biggest surprise in pr...

Final Preseason Takes

16 Oct 2019

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian return to breakdown the first preseason win against the Grizzlies. The trio also analyze the performances of a handful of H...

First Preseason Reaction

09 Oct 2019

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Richie and Spencer react to the 106-107 loss in the first game of the preseason for the Charlotte Hornets. There were positives to take away as well a...

Media Day

02 Oct 2019

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian return to discuss some quotes and soundbites from Charlotte Hornets' Media Day. The trio discuss Kidd-Gilchrist's role, Mon...

Supermax Blindside

25 Sep 2019

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Richie Randall and Brian Geisinger discuss Mitch Kupchack's comments concerning the loss of Kemba Walker and the direction of the team. The "One Sting...

Tanktastic Season

18 Sep 2019

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Richie Randall, Spencer Percy, and Brian Geisinger are back to discuss Charlotte Hornets' basketball. The conversation shifts from USA Men's Basketbal...

Schedule Release

15 Aug 2019

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Richie and Spencer analyze the 2019-20 schedule for the Charlotte Hornets and if it will have an effect on the team's success for the upcoming season....

(Another) Offseason Mailbag

02 Aug 2019

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Richie Randall and Brian Geisinger return to answer your questions on the Charlotte Hornets. We discuss minutes allocations, the future of Malik Monk,...

Offseason Mailbag

17 Jul 2019

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Richie Randall, Spencer Percy, and Brian Geisinger are back to answer your offseason questions. The trio discuss where the Hornets' front office ranks...

Don't Say Rebuild

09 Jul 2019

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Richie and Brian chat about Mitch Kupchak's controversial comments in a recent conference call that have been making waves in the Hornets' community. ...

Goodbye Kemba, Hello Rozier

02 Jul 2019

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Richie, Brian, and Spencer return to breakdown Kemba Walker and his importance to this franchise. The crew also discuss the ultimate factor in why Kem...

Free Agency Preview

27 Jun 2019

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Richie and Brian bring on Jeff Siegel of Early Bird Rights to discuss the murky cap situation for the Charlotte Hornets. The three chat about overpaid...

PJ Washington Reaction

21 Jun 2019

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Richie, Brian, and Spencer react to the selection of Kentucky forward PJ Washington with the 12th overall pick for the Hornets. The crew chat about hi...

UNC Prospects with Adrian Atkinson

17 Jun 2019

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Richie and Brian are joined by UNC Tar Heel insider, Adrian Atkinson. Atkinson shares his project of watching and charting UNC basketball games, as we...

Second-Rounders

12 Jun 2019

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian return to discuss Game 5 of the NBA Finals, while also previewing a handful of second-round prospects. The crew also debate...

Bad Business

07 Jun 2019

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Spencer, Brian, and Richie discuss Kemba Walker's conversation in Tokyo with Jared Weiss and the salary implications if Kemba signs close to the Super...

Duke Prospects with Ben Swain

29 May 2019

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Richie and Brian bring on Duke insider and SportsChannel8's Ben Swain to talk Zion Williamson, Cam Reddish, and RJ Barrett. Learn more about your ad c...

UVA Prospects with Caroline Darney

22 May 2019

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The Buzz Beat trio bring on Caroline Darney of SB Nation and pick her brain on Virginia basketball. She discusses De'Andre Hunter's rise, Virginia's a...

Time Is A Flat Circle

16 May 2019

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The Buzz Beat crew react to the lottery results and break down the complicated situation that surrounds Kemba's free agency. Using Richie's piece on F...

John Focke

08 May 2019

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Richie, Brian, and Spencer bring on the newly hired radio play-by-play guy for the Hornets, John Focke. Focke shares stories about his broadcasting ex...

Final Grades For The Hornets' Bigs

03 May 2019

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian hand out report card grades to the the centers and forwards of the 2018-19 Charlotte Hornets. Who impressed and who didn't?...

Final Grades for the Hornets' Guards

01 May 2019

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian hand out report card grades to the the guards and wings of the 2018-19 Charlotte Hornets. Who impressed and who didn't? Lea...

Blue Wire Buckets: Episode 7 Selection

29 Apr 2019

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Richie is joined by Ben Dowsett of Sharp Notes & Justin Rowan of The Chase Down for another edition of Blue Wire Buckets. Here is a segment on the off...

Hornets' Offseason Primer

17 Apr 2019

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian return to breakdown the options this offseason with free agents, non-guaranteed contracts, and player-options that are in p...

Playoff Podcast?

08 Apr 2019

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian analyze the wins over the Raptors and Pistons as the Hornets keep their playoff hopes alive. The young players are playing ...

Kemba Walking

02 Apr 2019

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian return to re-hash Kemba's chances of making the All-NBA team, the implications that has on his salary, if it makes sense fo...

Kristian Winfield

27 Mar 2019

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian bring on NBA writer for SB Nation, Kristian Winfield, to talk Kemba Walker's gradual rise during his 8-year career. The cre...

Too Late To Tank

19 Mar 2019

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian discuss if James Borrego is a good coach, the disappointments of the season, and if it makes any sense to send Monk to Gree...

Playoff Preview?

11 Mar 2019

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Richie and Brian are back to discuss the Hornets loss to the Bucks, how Charlotte would fare against Milwaukee if they snuck into the playoffs, if Mic...

Hornets Lack Identity

05 Mar 2019

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian chat about the Hornets 118-108 loss to the Blazers, question if head coach James Borrego has a plan, and debate if the Horn...

Was Kemba Fouled?

24 Feb 2019

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian return to breakdown the heartbreaking loss to the Nets and if Kemba was fouled in the final seconds. The co-hosts also disc...

Post-Deadline Hornets

13 Feb 2019

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian breakdown the 99-90 loss to the Pacers and analyze the trades that didn't happen for the Hornets at the NBA Trade Deadline....

Hornets Trade Show

05 Feb 2019

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian are back to discuss the Hornets and how they will approach the NBA Trade Deadline on Thursday. The trio discuss what you ca...

Ex-Hornet Kenny Gattison

30 Jan 2019

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Spencer, Richie and Brian bring on Hornets' legend Kenny Gattison to chat all things NBA and the good old days in Wilmington, NC. Gattison reveals his...

Hornets Split Back to Back

22 Jan 2019

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Richie and Brian breakdown the Hornets' back-to-back games against the Suns and Pacers. The duo spend time discussing Charlotte's transition offense, ...

Buyer's Territory

17 Jan 2019

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Richie, Spencer, and Brian breakdown the final two games of the Hornets' road trip. The trio discuss the highs and lows of the turnover-filled game in...