Hornets Hive Cast

Hornets Hive Cast

Voice of the Hornets, Sam Farber, delivers meaningful basketball conversations with meaningful basketball people.

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April 21, 2026 48 mins

With all exit interviews completed, Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo recap the entire historic Hornets season. The trio react to all of the best quotes from exit interviews from players, coaches and the front office, as well as where the franchise goes moving forward.

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Needing one more win to secure a playoff spot for the first time in a decade, Charlotte couldn't get over the final hurdler, as the Hornets fell in Orlando 121-90 against the Magic. Rob Longo and the Lead Writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley react to the game and pick their silver-linings, and also share their instant reaction thoughts to how Charlotte's season wrapped up.

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With Charlotte's season hinging on one final Play-In Tournament game, Danielle Stein of WCNC stops by to preview the showdown in Orlando with Sam Farber. The two also discuss Danielle's most recent feature highlighting Hornets guard Coby White.

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In a win or go home game, the Hornets fed off the raucous crowd at Spectrum Center by squeezing out a 127-126 overtime against Miami to advance for the right to earn the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick multiple stars of the night while mentioning some of the main storylines from the thrilling victory.

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April 14, 2026 32 mins

As the Hornets begin their journey in the Play-In Tournament, Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer joins Sam Farber to preview the matchup against Miami. The two also discuss the direction the franchise is heading in, as well as the potential for a couple of Hornets to land postseason accolades.

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Needing a win in the final game of the season, the Hornets took care of business in the Big Apple, defeating the Knicks 110-96. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game, pick their stars of the night and also discuss Charlotte's path to get out of the Play-In Tournament, in addition to taking a deeper look at the Greensboro Swarm capturing the G-Leauge championship.

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In the final home game of the regular season, the Hornets couldn't send the home crowd happy, as Charlotte dropped a 118-100 decision to Detroit. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and discuss the postseason scenarios heading into Game 82, and the two also preview Charlotte's final regular-season game on the road at New York.

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Before the final home game of the regular season, Travis Hancock of the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ stops by to preview the matchup with Sam Farber. The two also discuss what the Hornets need to do over the final two games to get the best postseason positioning, and whether or not LaMelo Ball has a path to being an All-NBA selection.

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The Hornets faced yet another difficult road test by taking on a fully-healthy Boston team, but ultimately fell 113-102 despite a game-high 36 points from LaMelo Ball. Rob Longo and Will Palaszczuk of the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ break down the game and pick their silver-lining performances, and also discuss if LaMelo is worthy of an All-NBA selection.

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As the Hornets look to make it five-straight wins, Gabe McDonald of Carolina Sports Live on Queen City News stops by to preview Charlotte's upcoming game against Boston with Sam Farber. The two also discuss the 1-2 punch of LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel from beyond the arc, as well as where the Hornets may finish in the standings with only three games remaining.

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It was another clean sweep for Hornets Sports and Entertainment, as Charlotte took care of the Timberwolves in Minnesota thanks to a big second half by a final tally of 122-108. Meanwhile, Greensboro continued its best season in G-League history by advancing to the G-League Finals. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break it all down.

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In the final back-to-back this season, the Hornets took care of business and have made it three-straight wins after a 129-108 win over the Indiana Pacers at home. Rob Longo and the lead writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley break down the game and pick their stars of the contest, and also preview Charlotte's upcoming game on the road at Minnesota.

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The Hornets returned to the Hive to kick off a back-to-back, and despite allowing 41 points in the first quarter, Charlotte clamped down defensively the rest of the way to earn a 127-107 over the Suns. Hornets Radio Network Manager Rob Longo is joined by the lead writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley to break down the game and discuss the record-breaking performance by Kon Knueppel, setting a new franchise record for most made ...

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After a successful trip to Brooklyn, the Hornets return to the Hive for two-straight games, beginning with a showdown against the Phoenix Suns. Hornets Radio Network Manager Rob Longo and the lead writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley preview the game, discuss Sam's latest article highlighting the play of LaMelo Ball, and also take a look at the final six games on the regular season schedule for the Hornets.

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There was no joking around it; it was a fantastic night of winning the Hornets Sports & Entertainment family, as Charlotte had a convincing 117-86 victory over Brooklyn, while the Greensboro Swarm picked up their first playoff win in franchise history by dismantling the Maine Celtics 112-90. Matt Rochinski and Sam Perley break down both games and also pick their stars of the nights for the Hornets as Buzz City got back...

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The Hornets dropped the final contest of their seven-game homestand to Boston, 114-99. Sam Farber and Sam Perley break down the game and pick their silver linings, and the two also do some scoreboard and standings watching while also previewing Charlotte's upcoming game in Brooklyn.

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The Hornets looked to remain undefeated on their longest homestand of the season, but fell to the Philadelphia 76ers in a pivotal matchup, 118-114. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and discuss why the loss was so significant, and also preview Charlotte's next contest against Boston on night two of a back-to-back.

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With the Hornets continuing their seven-game homestand, the winning has followed Charlotte, as Buzz City made it five-straight wins following a dominating 114-103 win over New York. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their stars of the night and also preview Charlotte's upcoming game against Philadelphia. Plus, Sam sits down with NASCAR Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar, who recently stopped by the Hornet...

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Schuyler Callihan of SI.com stops by to preview one of the biggest games of the season with Sam Farber as the Hornets get set to square off against the New York Knicks in the middle of a seven-game homestand. The two also discuss how high the Hornets could rise in the Eastern Conference, as well as a look at some potential Hornets players that could qualify for All-NBA awards.

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The Hornets continued their hot play as of late, winning their fourth-straight game and nailed 26 made threes, tying a franchise record set last season for most made threes in a contest, all while cruising to a 134-90 win over Sacramento. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game, plus Sam sits down for a couple of one-on-one interviews that surround the success of the team on the court and in the community as well.

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