Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
Locked On Hornets podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Charlotte Hornets and the NBA. Walker Mehl from WFNZ and Doug Branson, a writer at EveryHornetsBoxscore.com, provide expert, local analysis and intelligent takes on the Charlotte Hornets. Locked On Hornets takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Hornets locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Hornets podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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A mother is suing LaMelo Ball after the Charlotte Hornets star allegedly struck her son's foot back in October. What does the civil suit mean for LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets? Nata Edwards joins the show to discuss the details and finally take in another mock draft brought to you by Doug Branson.
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NOTE: This episode was recorded BEFORE the news broke on LaMelo Ball allegedly running over a fan's foot. We'll chat about that in the next episode.
David Walker makes an appearance to discuss Brandon Miller's offseason plan to get bigger and stronger, while eating any and everything he wants to. How can Brandon Miller's improved strength serve him well on the court? Finally the guys put on their hard hats to discuss renovations at...
In this episode of "Locked On Hornets," hosts Doug Branson and Walker Mehl focus on NBA draft prospect Ron Holland and how he might fit with the Charlotte Hornets. They discuss Holland's defensive prowess, energy, and areas needing improvement, like his shooting and playmaking. The episode also highlights Brandon Miller's selection to the NBA All-Rookie First Team, making him the sixth Hornet to earn this honor. Doug quizzes Walker...
Walker and Doug are back together again! The guys share their thoughts on the NBA draft combine and more on Stephon Castle's desire to play on-ball at the NBA level. Should the Hornets stay away? The guys transition into the trends of the NBA and discuss the Hornets winning the Gordon Hayward trade by a wide margin.
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Sam Perley from Hornets.com joins the show to discuss the combine process and how it's differed this year compared to year's past. Also, how weird is it to cover the lottery? Sam hits on what's it's like to cover individual workouts with the Hornets before Walker takes over to recap Stephon Castle's remarks on wanting to play PG in the NBA.
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We discuss the NBA Draft Combine numbers for players like Stephon Castle, Ron Holland, Zach Edey and Reed Sheppard. Is Stephon Castle moving outside the Hornets pick at 6? Zach Edey's numbers jumped off the page is he worth a look in the lottery? We play Chance, Nata Chance on the Charlotte Sting, Inside the NBA and trading out of the 1st round altogether.
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David Walker joins the show to discuss the new hires on Charles Lee's coaching staff. What are the biggest takeaways regarding all of the new hires within the franchise? The guys transition to Kevin O'Connor's latest mock draft which has the Hornets taking Reed Sheppard at number 6. How would he fit?
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Doug promised you a mock draft every single day. He's failed in that department... until now. Doug brings you all the top mock drafts after the NBA Draft Lottery where one name shows up more than the others. What are the advantages of Charlotte falling to the 6th pick? Finally, the guys close with thoughts on PJ Washington's postseason.
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The Charlotte Hornets fell back to 6th in the NBA Draft Lottery. Listen to Doug's live stream of the event that includes his best attempt at draft analysis now that we know where the team will pick.
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The Hornets have their next head coach and it's Charles Lee, Associate Head Coach of the Boston Celtics. We discuss the terms, the process and the future of the team under his leadership.
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Do the Charlotte Hornets already have their next head coach? Walker and Doug discuss Rick Schnall's latest comments on the search for Charlotte's next head coach. Do the hints lean Charles Lee or JJ Redick? Doug reveals some Summer League details and the guys close it out with a segment searching through the Sicko Satchel.
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In this episode of Locked On Hornets, Walker Mehl and Doug Branson, along with guest David Walker, tackle the Charlotte Hornets' pressing issue of not having a head coach. They discuss the impact of this vacancy on the team’s performance and playoff chances. The hosts share stories from fans, including one who traveled to see another team’s playoff game out of frustration with the Hornets. They also debate potential moves the Horne...
In this episode of Locked On Hornets, hosts Doug Branson and Walker Mehl discuss Mark Williams' challenging season marked by limited play due to injuries, his potential impact on the team's defense, and what his future might hold.
We're also opening the Sicko Satchel, answering listener questions about reasonable expectations for the next season, potential coaching candidates from former Hornets players, and chickens vs. orangutans
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In this episode of Locked On Hornets, we focus on the Charlotte Hornets' ongoing challenge to fill their head coaching vacancy. With attractive coaching opportunities opening up with teams like the Lakers and Suns, the Hornets are finding it increasingly difficult to lock down a top candidate. We discuss why Charles Lee and JJ Redick might be reluctant to commit to Charlotte and how recent developments around the league are impacti...
What are the chances the Charlotte Hornets could catch a falling star? Walker and Doug look at teams who lost in the first round of the playoffs to see what players could be made available in a blow-up situation. Do the Hornets have enough "win now" pieces to entice some teams? Finally, the guys discuss whether they've already "given up" on Mark Williams in the Sicko Sound-Off.
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Who are the first round prospects in the NBA Draft that make sense for the Charlotte Hornets? Nata Edwards joins the show to discuss why the center position shouldn't be ignored in the draft despite having Mark Williams on the roster. Who are the late first round guys you're targeting? Finally, the guys finish up with JJ Redick v. Charles Lee talk.
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What went right for Miles Bridges? David Walker joins the show to go through Miles Bridges' season and discuss some of the positives in 2023/2024. Do you trust Miles getting back to the same level of play he displayed in 2021/2022? The guys transition into discussing the latest hire for the Hornets in the analytics department. Have you liked Charlotte's hiring practices this offseason?
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Do the Charlotte Hornets have a continuity problem? Walker and Doug discuss Rod Boone's article on The Charlotte Observer reporting injury conflict within the organization and what it means for the franchise. Can they all get on the same page? Plus the guys repurpose Charles Lee audio from Friday for Doug to share his opinion. Finally, the guys rummage through the Sicko Satchel.
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Does the Charlotte Hornets HC decision really come down to JJ Redick and Charles Lee? Walker goes over the most likely candidates after a report from Shams Charania on Charlotte's "serious" consideration between the lead guys. Does JJ want *this* job, or just any job in the NBA? What is Charles Lee's coaching identity?
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Nata Edwards, producer of the Eye on College Basketball podcast, joins Doug to give scouting notes on Stephon Castle, Donovan Clingan, Cody Williams and Rob Dillingham. PLUS! Nata thinks the Hornets coaching search has been a disaster.
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