Hornets Hive Cast
Voice of the Hornets, Sam Farber, delivers meaningful basketball conversations with meaningful basketball people.
Episodes
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 rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner.
...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, for a one-on-one intervie...
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.
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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 expert analysis from ESPN's ...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Hornets will officially hold the No. 4 overall picks as determined by the NBA Draft Lottery. Sam Farber and Sam Perley react to the news, take a look at what a top-five pick has meant historically for the Hornets, and also list the notable players that have been selected fourth overall in NBA history.
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Terrence Oglesby of Hornets on FanDuel Sports Network stops by to preview the 2025 Draft Lottery with Sam Farber. Sam discusses how the probability of the lottery works, and the two discuss the depth of this draft and how it can impact teams at the top of the draft order.
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On the heels of exit interview day officially concluding the 2024-25 season, Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo recap all the notes and quotes from several players, and also reflect on the year as a whole for Buzz City.
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The 2024-25 season came to a close in Boston for the Hornets, who fell 93-86 and finish the season at 19-63. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and pick their silver-lining selections, and also instantly react to the season as a whole for the Hornets.
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Hosts And Creators
Sam Farber
Rob Longo