Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets continue to defy expectations, heading into the All-Star break with a gutsy 110-107 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Despite being shorthanded following the league's announcement of significant suspensions, the Hornets showcased the resilience that has defined their recent stretch. By winning the season series three-to-one, Charlotte has secured a vital tiebreaker over a direct Play-In rival, moving into the ni...

Walker Mehl flies solo while recapping the potential fallout from Monday’s brawl between the Pistons and the Hornets. Could we see more than just Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges sit out a game? Walkers goes over the chances that Charlotte can hold on and win without important pieces available.

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The Spectrum Center reached a fever pitch during a night unlike any other in recent franchise history, as the Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons engaged in a full-scale on-court altercation. While the final score shows a 110-104 loss for the Hornets, the real story is the high-stakes, physical atmosphere that felt more like a Game 7 than a mid-February matchup. The spark was lit in the third quarter when Moussa Diabate and Jalen...

The good times just keep on rolling as the Charlotte Hornets have officially won eight games in a row for the first time since December 18, 1999. It is a historic moment for the franchise, especially considering the team has systematically dismantled the top five seeds in the Western Conference during this stretch. We look at the 109-99 victory over the Houston Rockets and how Josh Green stepped up in a massive way, tying a career-...

In this emergency episode of Locked On Hornets, Walker Mehl and Doug Branson break down the blockbuster deal that sends high-motor guard Collin Sexton to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Goldsboro’s own Coby White. Mike Conley is also included but we're less sure how that shakes out. We dive deep into why Jeff Peterson pulled the trigger on this move and what it means for the future of the Hornets' backcourt.

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The NBA trade deadline is officially upon us, and the Charlotte Hornets are finding themselves at the center of the league's most explosive rumors. We start with the headline that stopped everyone in their tracks: respected NBA insider Ramona Shelburne mentioning Charlotte as a team to watch in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes. While the idea of the "Greek Freak" in a Hornets jersey might seem like a dream, the conversation it...

The Charlotte Hornets STAY the hottest team in the NBA, extending their winning streak to seven games after a gritty 102-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. It was far from a masterpiece early on, as the team trailed by as many as 22 points while struggling to find any rhythm from the perimeter. However, the story of the night centers on the resilience of LaMelo Ball. After a frightening first-quarter collision with head coac...

Charlotte is currently the hottest team in the NBA as the winning streak reaches six games following a dominant performance against the San Antonio Spurs. This matinee victory proved that the previous success was no fluke, especially as the defense continues to perform at a top-three level over the last two weeks. The story of the afternoon was Moussa Diabate, who provided a defensive masterclass by outworking Victor Wembanyama and...

Charlotte is officially the talk of the NBA world after a thriller at the Spectrum Center that saw the Hornets extend their winning streak to five games. The main event lived up to every bit of the hype as Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg went head-to-head in a battle that felt more like a heavyweight prize fight than a January rookie matchup. While Flagg finished with a massive 49-point double-double, Knueppel walked away with the wi...

The Charlotte Hornets are officially on a four-game winning streak, and the vibes in Buzz City have never been higher. We celebrate Moussa Diabate’s electric performance against the Grizzlies, highlighted by a shocking three-pointer and a thunderous tomahawk dunk that had us reacting like Conan O’Brien on Hot Ones. But beyond the highlights, we ask the big question: Is Moussa Diabate the long-term answer at center? We analyze the d...

Shams Charania dropped a bombshell about Giannis Antetokounmpo potentially looking for a new home, sparking a massive debate for the Charlotte Hornets. We analyze if the Hornets should mortgage their "treasure trove" of draft picks and young talent like Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel for the Greek Freak. Is the timeline right, and who on this roster is truly untouchable in a deal for a top-5 player?

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Walker Mehl goes solo to discuss Kon Knueppel's spot in the Rising Stars Challenge and why his chances to win Rookie of the Year might be better than the odds indicate. Walker transitions into Brandon Miller's ascent into stardom with the way that he's been playing recently, before finally closing with thoughts on Collin Sexton's market at the trade deadline. Is Sexton on the move?

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The Charlotte Hornets are finally healthy and playing their best basketball of the season, securing a massive 130-93 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. We discuss Brandon Miller’s explosive 30-point performance, marking his first 30-point game in a six-game leading scorer stretch. The offense clicked early, building a 50-point lead by the fourth quarter which allowed the starters to rest, a luxury this team rarely enjoys.

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Doug is joined by Nata Edwards to recap a too-wild win over the Washington Wizards. The Charlotte Hornets are officially one win away from matching their entire victory total from last season after a hard-fought 119-115 win over the Washington Wizards. While the game featured some unsettling turnovers and suspect perimeter defense, the "Bee 3" core of LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel proved to be too much for a young W...

Walker Mehl goes solo to recap Charlotte's dominant win over Orlando while breaking down the impressive numbers we've seen from Charlotte's recent starting lineup. Are the Hornets starters elite? Speaking of starting, Walker goes over his thoughts on Charlotte's handling of LaMelo's minutes in back to back's. Was the experiment worthwhile? Finally, what would Miles Bridges call for in a trade?

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The Charlotte Hornets had a golden opportunity to showcase their growth on a national stage against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but instead, the night was defined by a self-inflicted wound. Coach Charles Lee opted once again to bring LaMelo Ball off the bench in the first game of a back-to-back, and the results were nothing short of catastrophic. We watched as the offense fell into a 13-2 hole almost immediately, trailing by as many a...

The Charlotte Hornets are officially making noise in the trade market as rumors swirl around a potential pursuit of New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns. We analyze the report from NBA columnist Steve Popper suggesting that the Hornets are among the teams having conversations about the three-time All-NBA performer. With the roster showing signs of life and Kon Knueppel performing at a level that accelerates our competitive timel...

The Charlotte Hornets just wrapped up a rare successful West Coast road trip, returning to the Queen City with a 3-2 record and some serious momentum. While the fan base should be celebrating a winning roadie for the first time in years, Draymond Green decided to throw some shade on his latest podcast. Draymond specifically targeted the benching of LaMelo Ball, labeling the move "blatantly tanking" and calling the Hornets a "sorry ...

The Charlotte Hornets are officially putting the NBA on notice after a dominant 135-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. It was a historic night in Hollywood as the franchise secured only its ninth win ever against LeBron James, fueled by an offensive explosion that saw the team score 30 or more points in every single quarter. LaMelo Ball was the undisputed star of the show, dismantling the Lakers' defense with elite shooting a...