Hornets Hive Cast

With the Hornets wrapping up a two-game homestand and about to embark on a four-game road trip, Buzz City needs to get things pointed in the right direction to snap a six-game losing streak, and will look to do it against a tough Cleveland team. Sam Farber and Rob Longo preview the matchup and discuss the struggling offense, and also highlight a banner night in Greensoboro for the Swarm.

With the Hornets hitting a rough patch in the season, things didn't get easier for Charlotte, who were without several key pieces for a showdown against Boston which ultimately ended in a 119-80 loss. Sam Farber and Rob Longo discuss what went wrong and pick their silver-lining performances, and also examine the offensive struggles of the team as of late and how they compare to Boston's.

As the Hornets return home for Emirates NBA Cup action to face Boston, Gabe McDonald of Queen City News previews the showdown with Sam Farber. The two also discuss the start of the season for the Hornets, as well as the injury impact on the team.

On a day that seemed filled with promise as Kon Knueppel made his season debut quickly turned sour, as Kon suffered a leg injury early in the contest and Charlotte couldn't recover, as the Hornets fell 114-104 in Brooklyn. Rob Longo and Sam Perley discuss everything that went wrong for the Hornets and pick their silver-lining performances, and the two also discuss Charlotte's upcoming schedule and how it will be a pivotal test early on in the season.

The Hornets got good new on the injury front ahead of their next game in Brooklyn, as Kon Knueppel was listed as probable on the most recent injury report. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk preview the matchup and discuss what re-introduction of Kon to the lineup could mean for a struggling offense.

The Hornets got some good news on the injury front, as Coby White made his season debut after a calf injury in training camp. But it wasn't enough firepower for the Hornets, who fell 124-91 to the Pistons at home. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down what went wrong for Charlotte and pick their silver-lining performances, plus the two also discuss the latest power rankings.

With both teams on night two of a back-to-back, the Hornets couldn't take advantage of a Philadelphia team resting some of their stars and ultimately dropped a 109-104 decision against the Sixers. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their silver-lining performances, plus the two preview Charlotte's upcoming home game against Detroit.

The Hornets were looking to finish off a road trip on a high note, but the offense sputtered again, this time in a 95-79 loss in Washington against the Wizards. Rob Longo and the lead writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley discuss what went wrong and pick their silver-lining selections, and also preview Charlotte's matchup against Philadelphia at home on night two of a back-to-back.

With the Hornets in our nation's capital to take on the Wizards in the first group play game of Emirates NBA Cup action, Sam Farber previews all the action with Kyle Bailey of Sports Radio WFNZ. The two also discuss whether the defensive start the Hornets have had to the season is being overshadowed by the offensive struggles.

As the Hornets kick off a brief two-game road trip, the offense proved wanting, as the Hornets dropped a 97-89 decision on the road in Detroit. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break the game down and pick their silver-lining performances, and also discuss why the offense has been off to a rocky start so far this season.