Hornets Hive Cast
Voice of the Hornets, Sam Farber, delivers meaningful basketball conversations with meaningful basketball people.
Episodes
The scoreboard wasn't kind to the Hornets in their first preseason game of 2026, as Charlotte fell at home to a hot shooting Brooklyn team by a final tally of 124-90. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and discuss why there were more positives than negatives despite the final score, plus the two preview the upcoming Purple and Teal Day at Spectrum center, as well as the next preseason game at hom against the Bucks.
With the first preseason game looming, the Hornets did not get good news on the injury front, as it was announced Coby White will miss the team's preseason games due to a calf strain suffered during training camp. Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo break down the news, pick what they are looking for heading into the first preseason game, and also preview the game itself.
With the start of the preseason right around the corner, Hornets players, coaches and front office members all met with the media for the annual media day circuit. Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo discuss the most notable quotes, and hear from several Hornets players, as well as head coach Charles Lee and Jeff Peterson, President of Basketball Operations.
There were plenty of new announcements when it comes to Hornets coverage on TV, as it was made official that Eric Collins, Dell Curry and Shannon Spake will return to cover Hornets basketball for the 2026-27 season. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down all of the details and also recap the most recent transaction by Charlotte, acquiring Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard from Atlanta along with cash considerations in exchange for Dorian ...
Despite the season rapidly approaching, Charlotte's front office is still making moves by acquiring Dennis Schröder and cash considerations from Cleveland in exchange for Tre Mann, which was also included as part of a larger five-team deal. Sam Farber and Sam Perley break down the move and also discuss the latest episode of Reel Access, as well as the most recent win total predictions for the Hornets this upcoming season.
8-13-26 - Hornets Release 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule, Unveil New TV Home for Hornets Basketball
The 2026-27 Hornets schedule has officially been announced, and Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo break down all the key matchups. The two also discuss the recent news of the Hornets naming their new TV home for Hornets basketball as well.
As the Hornets concluded their five-game stint in Las Vegas during NBA Summer League, Sam Farber and Sam Perley recap all the action. The two also discuss what the rotation could look like this upcoming season for Charlotte, and also pick their Summer League team MVPs.
As the Hornets continue to make offseason moves, Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo continue to discuss them, this time breaking down Charlotte's trade of Miles Bridges to Phoenix for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and draft capital. The trio also take a look at the roster as it currently stands, and also provide an update of the latest Summer League action out in Las Vegas.
Now that the news is official, Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo react to Charlotte's recent trade acquisition, acquiring Naz Reid and draft capital from Minnesota in exchange for LaMelo Ball and Josh Green. Plus, the two Sam's recap the latest news and notes surrounding the Summer League squad.
After weeks of waiting after multiple reports, the Hornets officially announced acquiring Naz Reid and draft capital from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for LaMelo Ball and Josh Green. Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo discuss the move and also react to Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson holding a press conference during Summer League out in Las Vegas. The trio also provide an update on some notable...
Charlotte's defense of a Summer League championship got off to a good start in Las Vegas, as the Hornets downed Orlando, 86-74, thanks to a game-high 28 points from Liam McNeeley. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and highlight some notable performances, and also discuss what they are looking for in the second game of Summer League against New Orleans.
As the Hornets get set to defend their Summer League crown from last year, Sam Farber and Sam Perley preview all the action that will take place the next few weeks in Las Vegas.
As the official start of free agency is underway, the Hornets wasted no time re-signing North Carolina native Coby White, while also acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and draft capital from the Houston Rockets. Plus, Buzz City also announced the addition of a pair of two-way players. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down all the transactions and what they mean for the franchise moving forward.
It's been a busy week for the newest players to the Hornets franchise as Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr. were officially introduced at Spectrum Center. Sam Farber sits down with both players for a one-on-one interview, and Rob Longo stops by to recap the day as a whole.
With two picks in the top 18 in this year's draft, the Hornets addressed some needs to the roster by selecting Washington big man Hannes Steinbach with the No. 14 overall selection, and adding sharpshooting guard Christian Anderson with the No. 18 overall pick out of Texas Tech. Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo break down both selections, and we also hear the thoughts of Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson ...
As the Hornets head into draft night with the No. 14 and 18 overall selections in this year's draft, Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo take a look at the history of those picks and what might transpire on draft night according to some quotes from Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson.
After the NBA announced its coach of the year award recipient recently, all of the postseason accolades have wrapped up. Sam Farber and Sam Perley break down all of the votes garnered by multiple members of the team, coaching staff and front office, and also discuss if any member of the franchise were snubbed at all.
Going into this year's NBA Draft Lottery, the Hornets had long odds for not only the first overall pick, but to crack the top four of the draft as well. Those numbers held true, as Charlotte officially will pick at No. 14 in the first round of the draft in June. Rob Longo and Sam Farber discuss the Draft Lottery results as a whole, and also chat about the recently announced contract extension of Hornets head coach Charles Lee, as w...
As the NBA continues to release its postseason accolades, Hornets fan favorite Moussa Diabate was awarded the KIA NBA Hustle Award, which is awarded to a player who makes the effort plays that do not often appear in the box score but help determine team success. Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo recap the honor for Moussa, and also recap other Hornets players and executives that were nominated for other awards, as well as the re...
The NBA officially announced who won the Rookie of the Year race, and Kon Knueppel was the runner-up to Cooper Flagg of Dallas. Sam Farber, Rob Longo and Sam Perley discuss the votes and whether or not Kon got robbed of the honor, and what that might mean for the fourth overall selection in the 2025 NBA Draft moving forward.
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