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Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
Locked On Hornets podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Charlotte Hornets and the NBA. Walker Mehl from WFNZ and Doug Branson, a writer at EveryHornetsBoxscore.com, provide expert, local analysis and intelligent takes on the Charlotte Hornets. Locked On Hornets takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Hornets locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked…
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- Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball's Ankle Issues RETURN, Should They Deal Him for Ja Morant? | Why Kalkbrenner is TOO BIG TO FAIL
We're back to talk about the injury bug, and it’s hitting the Hornets hard. We start with the frustrating news about LaMelo Ball. That "ankle impingement" that…
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Hornets COLLAPSE to Winless Pelicans | Miles Bridges & Tre Mann's LATE MISTAKES | No LaMelo for how long?
This one stings. We're here to talk through one of the most painful losses of the season, a 116-112 defeat where the Hornets collapsed against the previously…
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Hornets Split Weekend: Rookies Shine in Win vs. Jazz, LaMelo Ball Injury Update
The team had an up-and-down weekend, splitting their two home games. The first contest was a 122-105 loss to the physical Minnesota Timberwolves , a game where…
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LaMelo on the Injury Report AGAIN?? | Brandon Miller's Future Deal | Rookies Changing the Outlook?
Walker goes solo to discuss LaMelo Ball's latest appearance on the injury report and why his game-time decision against Minnesota is a big one. The Hornets…
- Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
Hornets GET BULLIED By Magic | Charles Lee's Lineup EXPERIMENT Fails | LaMelo Ball FINED $35K!
Welcome to Locked On Hornets. The team has taken a second straight divisional rival beatdown, this time losing 123-107 to the Orlando Magic. This was a game…
- Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
Hornets STANG'N or CLANG'N | Kon Knueppel SHINES | LaMelo's DEFENSE & Tre Mann's Slump EXPOSED
Walker Mehl and Doug Branson bring back a show staple: "Stang'n or Clang'n." They start with the positives, and there's no bigger positive than rookie Kon…
- Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball's FRUSTRATION BOILS OVER in Heat Loss | Kon Knueppel LEADS | Brandon Miller Injury Update
The Hornets' hot start came to a screeching halt in Miami. Doug Branson opens up the autopsy report after a 144-117 blowout loss to the Heat. This was the…
- Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball's 38-PT Triple-Double & NEW Leadership | Hornets Rookies SHINE | Miller Injury Update
The "Big Dub Hat" is officially out! We celebrate a huge Hornets win over the Wizards, a team that gave us fits all last season. It was a weekend split after a…
- Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
Did the Hornets Know? | LaMelo is UNLOCKED w/ New Roster! | Can CLT Make it 2-0 to Start the SZN?
Walker goes solo to discuss the latest in the Terry Rozier situation. Did the Hornets know about the investigation before trading Terry Rozier to Miami? Does…
- Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
Terry Rozier ARRESTED for betting scheme | Hornets Opener VICTORY | LaMelo & Miller LOOK unstoppable
We wanted to come on and celebrate a one-and-oh start and a fifth-straight season-opening win, but a massive story has overshadowed the game. Former Hornet…
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Hornets DESTROY Nets 136-117! | Brandon Miller's 25 PTS & LaMelo's ALLEY-OOP Fest | Rookies START 🤯
What a beautiful game to watch. The Hornets started the season with a dominant 136-117 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, a performance that earned them a…
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Hornets Starting Lineup FINAL PREDICTION | Sexton vs Knueppel | Kalkbrenner vs Diabaté | Opener Preview
We've made it—this is the last stop before the 2025-26 regular season begins. To get things started the right way, we're firing up the "Rotation Station" for…
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Why this Hornets season FEELS DIFFERENT | Miles Bridges' efficient PRESEASON | Collin Sexton's "Competitive Joy" CHANGES everything
It is finally opening week for the Charlotte Hornets. As we prepare for Wednesday's opener against the Nets, there's a different feeling around this team—a…
- Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
NBA SEASON PREVIEW: Hornets outlook for the Eastern Conference
The local experts from the Locked On NBA Channel kick off the Locked On NBA Squad Show East by breaking down which team the Eastern Conference runs through…
- Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
Hornets CUT Spencer Dinwiddie! | Why These Backend Roster Moves Are IMPORTANT for Winning This Season
The roster is finally set. The Hornets made their final cut ahead of the October 22nd season opener, and in a somewhat surprising move, they waived veteran…
- Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
Hornets GO NUCLEAR, score 145! | LaMelo's highlight pass of the Preseason | Miles Bridges DOMINATES Grizzlies
That was, by far, the best game of the preseason. The Hornets went nuclear, putting up 145 points in a performance that felt like a return to the fun, league…
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Collin Sexton's SURPRISING Leadership | Exorcising the Hornets' DEMONS! | Ace Bailey regret?
Welcome to a "silly season style episode" where the Sicko Satchel is overflowing with questions from the fans. We start by considering what would be the best…
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Are Tim MacMahon's comments on LaMelo Ball FAIR or FOUL?! | Ryan Kalkbrenner's BREAKOUT Game!
On today's show, we're recapping the Hornets' first preseason victory, a 120-116 win over the Dallas Mavericks. The story of the night was a brand new starting…
- Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball vs Brandon Miller: Who NEEDS an injury-free year MORE?! | Hornets want to play FAST but can they?
It's a "No Rules Friday" as we empty the Sicko Satchel and dedicate the entire episode to answering your best questions. First, we address a popular topic…
- Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
Tre Mann & Collin Sexton SHINE, but should we be WORRIED about Brandon Miller?! | Full Recap!
The Hornets dropped their second preseason game to the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-116, but this was a much more competitive contest against OKC's starters, and…
- Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
Who is the Hornets' Most Important HINGE Player? | ESPN's SURPRISING Win Projection REVEALED!
On today's show, we borrow a premise from The Athletic's John Hollinger to identify the Charlotte Hornets' most important "hinge player." This is the non-star…
- Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
What to EXPECT from Brandon Miller in Year 3? | Hornets Could Be MAJOR Players at the Trade Deadline!
On today's show, we are setting the expectations for Brandon Miller as he enters his pivotal third season. After a rusty performance in the preseason opener…
Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte HornetsPRESZN GAME 1 RECAP: Kon Knueppel BALLS OUT with 18 POINTS | Did He Seal a Starting Spot?
The first preseason game is in the books, and while the Hornets fell to the Thunder's B-team 135-114, the final score is the least important part of the story…
- Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
Predicting which Hornets will IMPROVE or REGRESS | OKC Thunder Preseason Preview!
With the first preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder right around the corner, we are taking a look at the roster and predicting who will perform…
- Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
Who Will START at Center for the Hornets?! | Tre Mann REVEALS his thoughts on Allen Iverson comps!
On today's show, we are at "peak uncertainty" as we try to solve the biggest question of the Hornets' preseason: who will be the starting center? We explore…
- Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
Did Charlotte FORGET About Defense?! | Brandon Miller's NEW Role | How Clippers Scandal Damages Hornets
On today's show, we start by examining the Hornets' offseason strategy. After Coach Charles Lee's media day comments focused heavily on adding offensive…
- Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
Wes & Walker Interviews: BRANDON MILLER'S Shot profile | TRE MANN is 110% | How Charlotte Landed COLLIN SEXTON! 🏀
Walker goes solo to breakdown the best soundbites from his interviews on Wes and Walker. What did Charles Lee hope to accomplish this offseason? Walker gives…
Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte HornetsHornets Media Day Takeaways: A NEW LaMelo Ball & A Plan to SHOCK THE LEAGUE?! | Full Recap 🏀
Charlotte Hornets Media Day has concluded, and the overwhelming takeaway is a palpable shift in the team's culture and commitment. On today's hodgepodge recap…
Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte HornetsNBA SQUAD: Rockets Fred VanVleet Injury Nightmare, Media Day Wishes, Can the Thunder Level Up Again
It's time for another episode of the NBA Squad! Today we are breaking down the Houston Rockets' nightmare Fred VanVleet injury, what we want to see from NBA…
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BIGGEST Questions for Hornets Media Day! LaMelo's Leadership, Brandon Miller's Health, and Roster Philosophy
With Charlotte Hornets Media Day arriving on Monday, we are looking ahead to the official start of the new season and the questions we want answered. For the…
- Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
Hornets WAIVE Nick Smith Jr., Closing the Book on the DISASTROUS Jalen Duren Trade!
On today's show, we start with the breaking news that the Charlotte Hornets have waived guard Nick Smith Jr. While the move was widely expected due to a…
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Will the Hornets BUYERS before the trade deadline? | Mark Williams SOUNDS OFF on his Hornets exit!
On today's show, we start with a fascinating question prompted by a recent article from Brett Siegel over at Clutch Points: could the Charlotte Hornets be…
- Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
Hornets' BEST & WORST Case Scenarios! 20, 35, 40 Wins. How critical is a healthy LaMelo?
With Hornets Media Day just around the corner, we are playing a game of "What If" to explore the range of possibilities for the upcoming season. We map out…
Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte HornetsCan the Hornets MAKE LaMelo Ball a LEADER?! | Ranking SHOCKING Potential Roster Moves!
On today's show, we are back with the biggest takeaways from Head Coach Charles Lee's media luncheon. First, we address the battle for the starting center…
Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte HornetsCharles Lee Luncheon Notes | Mason Plumlee STARTING at Center? | Brandon Miller Becoming a LEADER!
Walker goes solo to share some of his biggest takeaways from the Hornets Luncheon with Head Coach Charles Lee. Walker reveals his thoughts on the center…
Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte HornetsHornets Roster CRUNCH! Who Gets CUT? | Should Charlotte STILL Trade for Jonathan Kuminga? 🤔
With training camp just around the corner, we are firing up the Rotation Station to examine the Hornets' crowded roster. The team currently has too many…
Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte HornetsFixing the Hornets' BIGGEST Weakness | LaMelo Ball to UNLEASH a New FAST-PACED Offense?
On today's show, we start by examining the biggest hole on the Charlotte Hornets' roster, a topic recently highlighted by Kevin Pelton of ESPN, who…
Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte HornetsGerald Wallace vs Terry Rozier for BEST #3 | Bill Simmons' BOLD Kon Knueppel Prediction | Fair Hornets Team Comparisons
The moment has finally arrived—we are officially settling the debate for who wore the number three jersey best in Charlotte history. The main event features a…
Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte HornetsLarry Johnson vs LaMelo Ball for BEST #2 in Hornets History | Is the NBA Really a "Highlight League"
With David Walker, the OG Walker, back in the building, we finally get to another round of "Who Wore It Best," although not the one Walker has been waiting…
Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte HornetsCharles Lee's CRITICAL Second Year | Were Injuries to Blame for a Decade of Hornets FAILURES? 🤔
This conversation naturally leads to a major debate: are injuries a valid excuse for the team's shortcomings? The Hornets had the fourth-most games lost to…
Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte HornetsWhat's the Next BIG Hornets Payday Look Like for Miller, Salaun and Knueppel? | Sixers Trade Idea Featuring Two Familiar Names
On today's show, we start with the news of Josh Giddey agreeing to a four-year, $100 million contract with the Bulls. This deal perfectly illustrates the…
Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte HornetsLaMelo Ball & Brandon Miller's SHOCKING Locked On Top 100 Ranking | Miles Bridges Snubbed?!
It's that time of year again—silly season is in full swing as we examine the brand new Top 100 players list from the Locked On Podcast Network. We start with…
Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte HornetsNBA SQUAD: Breaking Down The Crazy Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer Scandal
Pablo Torre broke a crazy potential scandal involving Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Ballmer and some suspicious money. NBA Squad breaks down…
Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte HornetsLaMelo Ball vs. Brandon Miller ULTIMATE Ceiling DEBATE | Who Would Be On Our Hornets Pontoon?
Today, we are playing the name game and tackling a question that's on every Hornets fan's mind: who truly has the higher ceiling between LaMelo Ball and…
Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte HornetsHow Kawhi/Clippers Salary Scandal Affects Hornets | REGRET Over PJ Washington Trade? | All-Star Game RUINED AGAIN
A bombshell report from Pablo Torre alleges the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer may have circumvented the NBA salary cap by funding a…
Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte HornetsIs This Brandon Miller's Breakout Year? One Thing Collin Sexton MUST Get Back to for Hornets Success
Today we are joined by the OG Walker, David Walker, to continue one of our favorite annual traditions. We're in the thick of our stat draft, where we select a…
Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets? Out of 10: LaMelo Ball All-Star Chances | Will Charles Lee Last? | Brandon Miller Stat Predictions
After being the top fan vote-getter among Eastern Conference guards last year, he still missed out, so we examine the media and player votes that could stand…
Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte HornetsHornets' Offseason RANKED Top 10 | ESPN Continues to DISRESPECT Charlotte | Tre Mann and Sexton FIT?
It's officially "Rank Radio" season, and we're examining what the national media thinks of the Charlotte Hornets. First, we explore the good news from The…
Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte HornetsHornets' BIGGEST Offseason Gambles! Collin Sexton: All Attitude, NO Defense?
What were the riskiest moves the Hornets front office made this offseason? Of course, the most obvious one is betting on the health of LaMelo Ball, but we…
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LaMelo Ball MIP? Drafting Charlotte Hornets Longshot NBA Awards! Why Eddie Jones Wore #6 Best
What if the Hornets make a major leap this season? If they do, it'll be because a few players got into the awards conversation. On today's show, we stole an…
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Charlotte Hornets TRADE TALK: Bam Adebayo, Zion Williamson or Nikola Vucevic?
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ESPN BLASTS LaMelo Ball's Inefficiency! | Was Tidjane Salaun The WRONG Pick? | Moussa Diabate Commits to Hornets
We're looking at a fascinating ESPN article that uses one number to define the Hornets' upcoming season: 35.9%. That was LaMelo Ball's league-leading usage…
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Hornets' Schedule RELEASED! Is it Favorable? Should LaMelo Get More National TV LOVE? UNC Great Signed
The new NBA schedule is officially out, and we're exploring everything it means for the Charlotte Hornets this season. We begin with the nationally televised…
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Hornets Preseason & NBA Cup Schedule REVEALED | Can the Win the Cup? | Clifford LEAVES Hornets... Again!
It's that time of year, folks—schedule season is upon us! On today's show, we dive headfirst into the newly released Charlotte Hornets preseason and Emirates…
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Hornets REEL ACCESS Draft Reveals | Was Kon Knueppel THE GUY? | Hornets Coach OUT | LaMelo Shows Up BIG
The Hornets’ newest Real Access episode, Laying the Foundation, gives us a polished but revealing look at the team’s draft process — and we’ve got plenty of…
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When will Jeff Peterson cash in? PLUS: 6th Mann or Sexth Man??
Walker flies solo again to go over the latest Chris Jent news. Will a key member of Charlotte's coaching staff leave for New York as soon as he wins a SL…
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Hornets Fans Celebrate SL Title!! Did ownership take advantage of the die-hards?
Walker Mehl flies solo to discuss how the city celebrated the Hornets winning a Summer League Title. Did ownership take advantage of the fans by charging 50…
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LaMelo Ball's HIDDEN Impact In Hornets' Stats | Does MJ's FAILED Ownership Affect His GOAT Status | Sicko Satchel
On today's episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the Charlotte Hornets' performance last season by taking a hard look at the numbers. Using data from…
- Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
Brandon Miller MUST Be An All-Star?! | Josh Green INJURY UPDATE | Is Kon the Starting SG?
On today's episode, we're jumping right into the news that always seems to find the Hornets: an injury update. We discuss the latest report from Rod Boone of…
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Charlotte Hornets GET B- Offseason Grade! | Charles Lee Visits Sickos | Who Wore It Best: #8
On today's show, we're diving straight into the latest national media take on the Charlotte Hornets. Esteemed NBA analyst Kevin Pelton of ESPN just dropped his…