Hornets Hive Cast

Hornets Hive Cast

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

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June 24, 2026 40 mins

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 ...

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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.

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May 27, 2026 27 mins

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.

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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...

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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...

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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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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 threes in...

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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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