Brian and Darian evaluate Nick Smith Jr. and Tidjane Salaün midway through the 2024-25 season. The two highlight Smith’s recent play and Salaün’s assignment to Greensboro. The two also discuss the promising signs and concerns for both of these young players as they progress through their rookie contracts. The episode also has discussions on Brandon…

🚨 | Richie returns to the microphone to detail the trade of Nick Richards and Josh Okogie. He discusses the implications on the court, in the cap sheet, and within the roster as the Hornets move forward to the second half of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Brian and Darian return to chat about Charles Lee’s first season as head coach for the Charlotte Hornets. The two discuss promising and worrisome aspects of his 7-25 start to the season. How much blame can be placed on Lee? 🎥 Video Version Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Brian and Darian return to discuss Brandon Miller’s ankle injury and Mark Williams's recent play. The two discuss the depressing stat that Ball, Miller, and Williams have played just over 150 minutes in their tenure together and the outlook for the remainder of the season. 🎄The duo finishes with two Christmas-related segments: (1) Comparing a Chris…

🚨 EMERGENCY POD | Brian and Darian chat about the injury to Grant Williams and how the Hornets could make use of the (DPE) Designated Player Exception and the pieces already on the roster to fill the void. Video Version: YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBlue Wire

Brian and Darian return to chat about LaMelo’s All-Star case and Moussa Diabaté making the most of his opportunities. The two also talk about Brandon Miller’s disappointing start to the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBlue Wire

Brian and Spencer discuss some of the good and bad aspects of the season's first three games. The two highlight LaMelo Ball’s fast start, Nick Richards's underrated play, and Charles Lee's defensive intricacies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBlue Wire

Brian, Darian, and Spencer return to discuss the results and observations of the Hornets’ first two preseason games. The three talk about LaMelo’s performances, the outlook for Tidjane Salaün, and the overall positivity surrounding Charles Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Richie gives a life update on the Buzz Beat podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBlue Wire

Brian and Darian field listener questions as we slowly approach the opening of the NBA season. The two answer questions about closing lineups, the center depth, and the toughest part of Charlotte’s schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBlue Wire

Richie, Brian, and Darian take all the rostered players on the Hornets and tier them into 6 different categories. The three also answer a listener’s question about the most likely outcome after 20 games. If you’d like to tier the roster, please visit our TierMaker link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Richie invites Will Eudy and Gil McGregor to partake in a draft of Hornets players from different eras. The three also discuss the offseason moves and the new “DNA” that exists within the organization. 🎥 Video Version Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBlue Wire

Richie brings on Lauren Gunn to discuss the three Hornets players who have previously played for Dallas. She shares the background and scouting report on these players. Richie finishes the episode by outlining Moussa Diabaté signing the final two-way contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…