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 16, 2025 48 mins

On the heels of exit interview day officially concluding the 2024-25 season, Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo recap all the notes and quotes from several players, and also reflect on the year as a whole for Buzz City.

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The 2024-25 season came to a close in Boston for the Hornets, who fell 93-86 and finish the season at 19-63. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and pick their silver-lining selections, and also instantly react to the season as a whole for the Hornets.

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The Hornets wrap up the season with two straight games in Boston, and despite trailing by one at halftime, Charlotte fell 130-94 in the first meeting. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and pick their silver-lining selections, and also preview the final game of the season between Charlotte and Boston.

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April 11, 2025 26 mins

For the final two games of the season, the Hornets head to Boston to the face the Celtics in a rare occurrence this season where Charlotte will play the same team in consecutive games. Sam Farber and Rob Longo give their thoughts on this scheduling quirk and also preview the penultimate game of the season.

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The Hornets were shorthanded as ever in Toronto on the second night of a back-to-back and fell by a final tally of 126-96, but the headlines all go to Taj Gibson, who became the 152nd player to appear in 1,000 career games in NBA history. Rob Longo and Will Palaszczuk, the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ, break down the game and pick their silver linings, but also take a deeper look on the importa...

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The Hornets wrapped up the home portion of their schedule against Memphis, but ultimately fell by a final tally of 124-100. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and pick their silver-lining performances, and they also preview Charlotte's trip to Toronto as the Hornets are on the second night of a back-to-back for the final time this season.

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As the Hornets prepare for their final home game of the season, Sam Farber and Sam Perley take a look back at their favorite memories that took place at Spectrum Center this season, and also preview Charlotte's showdown against the Grizzlies.

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The Hornets continued their final homestand of the season, but dropped a third-consecutive game with a 131-117 defeat to the hands of Chicago. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and select their silver-lining performances, and also highlight a few of the members of the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame Class and their ties to the Queen City.

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The Hornets final homestand of the 24/25 season is underway. Sam Farber and Rob Longo bread down Friday's matchup against Sacramento and preview Sunday's vs. Chicago. 

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With the Hornets kicking off their final homestand of the season, Sam Farber and Sam Perley take a look at the play of some of the rookies for Buzz City, and also some milestones they are keeping an eye on. The two also preview Charlotte's showdown against the Kings.

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The Hornets had the opportunity to sweep the season series against Indiana this season, but will have to settle for a series win after a 119-105 loss in the Hoosier State. Rob Longo and Sam Perley of Hornets.com react to the game and pick their silver-lining performances, and also provide some new on the injury front, including LaMelo Ball undergoing successful arthroscopic surgery to repair ankle and wrist injuries.

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Eric Collins, the TV broadcaster of the Hornets on FanDuel Sports Network, stops by to preview Charlotte's showdown against Indiana with Sam Farber. The two also discuss what they've seen from some of the younger players this season and what to expect from them in the future.

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The Hornets returned home on the second night of a back-to-back against Utah, and snapped a five-game losing streak with a 110-106 victory. It marks the first time Charlotte has swept Utah in a season series since the 1994-95 season. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their top performances of the evening. Plus, the two preview the first playoff game in Greensboro Swarm franchise history, as they square off again...

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The Hornets kicked off their final back-to-back this season in New Orleans, and with both teams shorthanded, the Pelicans came away with a 98-94 in the Bayou. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk break down the contest and also preview Charlotte's next game against Utah at home.

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Just hours before a 108-97 loss in Toronto, the Hornets got the unfortunate news that LaMelo Ball will miss the remainder of the season, as he undergoes surgery and procedures for his ankle and wrist. Rob Longo and Sam Perley discuss the news and break down Charlotte's loss north of the border, and also preview the next game for Buzz City in New Orleans.

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Earlier this week, Hornets Sports and Entertainment officially broke ground on the Novant Health Performance Center, a multipurpose building that will be the new home of the Hornets practice facility. Sam Farber and Sam Perley of Hornets.com recap the monumental day for the franchise, and we also hear from Kemba Walker, Muggsy Bogues and Charles Lee on what this facility will provide for the franchise. Plus, the two Sam's preview C...

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Hornets star Miles Bridges joins Sam Farber to discuss his connection with LaMelo Ball and the Hornets fan base!

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The Hornets returned home for a quick stop in the Queen City, but fell 111-104 against the Magic. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and provide their silver linings, and Sam sits down with this month's Yellow Ribbon Program recipient.

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Terrence Oglesby of Hornets on FanDuel Sports Network stops by to preview Charlotte's matchup against Orlando with Sam Farber. The two also discuss the development of some of the younger players on the roster and their growth over the course of the season.

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Based off of this season's record, it was a long shot for Charlotte to sneak into the postseason this year, but the Hornets officially had those hopes dashed after a 122-105 loss in Miami. Rob Longo and the lead writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley break down the game and pick their silver-lining performances. And with the Hornets eliminated from postseason contention, the two discuss what they want to see from the team in the remainin...

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