Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod

Matt and James return to chat about two prospects from the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers. The two discuss Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, both projected to go in the top five of the NBA Draft. They look at their strengths, weaknesses, and potential fit in Charlotte.

Brian, James, and Darian break down Cooper Flagg’s game. There is much to highlight with the consensus first overall pick, but very little to nitpick. Listen to the crew's analysis and what he could bring to the Hornets if they land the top overall selection.

Matt, Brian, Darian, and James reveal their top 7 prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft. They discuss the biggest discrepancies and what went into the evaluation process in creating their “Big Boards.”

Richie goes solo to briefly recap the Heat-Bulls game and explain why the results matter to Charlotte. He also details the incoming draft picks for Charlotte and how they will manage them moving forward.Be sure to subscribe to our Substack: Buzz Beat Plus

Following the Hornets’ end-of-season media availability, we react to the notable talking points from the day. We dissect quotes from Jeff Peterson, Charles Lee, and the players.

Brian and Darian select five players from the Sweet 16 to create a balanced team. They discuss their drafting strategies and how their players enhance one another's performance on the basketball court. Additionally, they choose a coach from the remaining 16 teams.

Brian and Darian assess players competing in the upcoming NCAA men’s tournament. The following prospects are reviewed (in order):Jase Richardson, Kam Jones, Danny Wolf, VJ Edgecombe, Cooper Flagg, Khaman Maluach, Walter Clayton Jr., Derik Queen, Nique Clifford, Kasparas Jakučionis, Chaz Lanier, Tre Johnson.

Richie brings on Matt Alquiza to discuss the intel from Michael Scotto’s recent piece about a potential LaMelo Ball move. The two discuss the package type required to send Ball to another team. The final segment puts percentages on the likelihood of Ball, Bridges, Green, Okogie, and Williams returning to Charlotte in 2025-26.

Richie and Brian react to Adam Silver’s recent comments and answer a listener's question about the future of the Hornets. The two discuss Mark Williams and if anything can be done to fix future trade failures in the NBA. They also set priorities for a multi-year plan for the Hornets to become a playoff winner by 2028.📋 Help give us more insight into your listening habits and preferences by completing this survey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🚨 | Richie discusses the failed trade of Mark Williams and all the implications of his return to Charlotte. He chats about the reputation of Jeff Peterson, the re-insertion of Mark Williams into the rotation, and maneuvering the awkward situation with the center rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices