Karl Anthony-Towns scored 62 points against Charlotte, but it did not matter. The Hornets won 128-125 in a crazy, comeback win. Our host Joshua Balta details the improbable victory on this episode of Hive Hoops!
On this episode of Hive Hoops, our host Joshua Balta takes you behind Charlotte's 124-120 win over a Wemby-less San Antonio squad. A win is great. Take them how you can get them this season. But what did Friday night's close win really demonstrate about the makeup of this Hornets team? You can find out right here at Hive Hoops!
The Charlotte Hornets are 8-30. It all sucks. With Mitch Kupchak heading out the door soon, do you still want him making moves at the deadline? Do you really want another ownership group in the city to play a large part of the daily operations of a Charlotte sports franchise? Our host, Joshua Balta, takes you through the latest murmurings involving the Charlotte Hornets on this episode of Hive Hoops.
Joshua Balta returns to provide his latest takes on the 8-29 Charlotte Hornets. Trade LaMelo? Keep Terry Rozier? Our host provides his thoughts as to what the Charlotte Hornets should be doing as the trade deadline approaches.
Steve Clifford went on a post-game rant on the Hornets' defensive deficiencies following Charlotte's winnable-loss against Minnesota on Saturday night. Yet blame deserves to go all-around the organization: from players to the GM and the coaching staff as well. On this episode, our host Joshua Balta takes you into the Hornets' issues that extend well-beyond a post-game rant.
W.B. Whitted hosts the latest episode of Hive Hoops by stepping in for Joshua Balta. Is it already time to be looking at 2024 Draft Prospects following LaMelo Ball's latest injury?? W.B. says pump the brakes on that. Find out why he's still clinging to a small hope on this episode of Hive Hoops!
Darian Thomas from The Lead: Hornets Lead and Bleav Podcast Network fills in for our host Joshua Balta on the latest episode of Hive Hoops. Darian breaks down the key reasons as to how the Charlotte Hornets overcame Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics on League Pass on a Monday. Darian talks about how the Hornets must win tonight against the Wizards.
The Hornets split the weekend against the Wizards and Knicks, moved to 1-0 in the In-season Tournament, lost Brandon Miller to an ankle injury, more defensive issues, and Miles Bridges is set to return this week. Our host, Joshua Balta, takes listeners through the weekend happenings surrounding the Hornets and what he believes will happen with Miles Bridges' court appearance.
At all levels of the organization: ownership, front office, coaches, and players they have told us they expect to compete for a playoff spot. Right now they are competing for the #1 overall pick. Rant by our host Joshua Balta on this episode.
LaMelo Ball clamped up Tyrese Haliburton on Saturday night to win the game for the Charlotte Hornets, and then followed it up with a 30 point, 10 rebound, 13 assist triple-double on Sunday night in a contest against the Dallas Mavericks that saw Charlotte come up just short. Joshua Balta highlights key takeaways from a weekend that might have gotten the Hornets' young star back on track and what that means headed forward.
The Charlotte Hornets fall to 1-3 on the season. Out host Joshua Balta gives his thoughts on the disappointing start for the Hornets.
The Charlotte Hornets fall to 1-1 on the season after getting bullied, other than Brandon Miller and PJ Washington, against the Detroit Pistons. Our host Joshua Balta gives his thoughts on the bad and the good (but mostly bad) from Friday night's contest.
Joshua Balta goes up and down the roster showering praise on an impressive win on opening night against the rival Atlanta Hawks. Charlotte, you have a center. Charlotte, you have a rookie. Charlotte, you did not overpay PJ Washington. And much more.
Dylan Jackson joins our host Joshua Balta to provide their season predictions for the Charlotte Hornets.
Cut Miles Bridges.
Brandon Miller advanced? Gordon and Terry as leaders? LaMelo improving defensively? Are the overall vibes coming out of the Spectrum Center for real? Darian Thomas from The Lead and the Bleav Podcast Network joins our host Joshua Balta to provide what to buy and what to sell coming out of the Hornets organization.
Steve Clifford, LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, Miles Bridges, PJ Washington, your mama, and even Hugo had rave reviews on Brandon Miller. Get excited everyone! But wait. Our host Joshua Balta tells you why we need to pump the brakes a bit and still practice reserve on the BMill hype.
W.B. Whitted joins our host Joshua Balta in a content heavy episode of Hive Hoops! Thoughts on Kai Jones being away from the team indefinitely, Cody Martin still limited, two guard signings in Sumner/Maledon, and season predictions can all be found right here on this episode!
On this episode, Joshua Balta provides his takes on whether or not the Charlotte Hornets should pursue Tyler Herro in a trade.
Talking Kai Jones' latest social media appearances and the overall culture within the Charlotte Hornets franchise.
Corban Ford from Swish Theory, Sports Ethos, and The Lead joins Joshua Balta to argue whether or not Hayward or Rozier (or both) should come off of the bench for the Hornets. The conversation switches at the 37 minute mark, and the guys give their predictions on how the 2028 All-NBA Teams will look like. Two Hornets are included during this segment 👀
Ben from Hornets Twitter (X) joins our host Joshua Balta to discuss the big news from the past week for the Charlotte Hornets. PJ Washington signs a 3 yr/48M deal to return to Charlotte. How should the Hornets rotation look now with PJ back in the fold? Which of McGowens, Thor, Jones, and Bouknight still have a shot at receiving minutes? LaMelo the 84th best player in the league??? All of this and more right here at Hive Hoops!
Baron Davis joined LaMelo Ball to debut the return of the 1997-2002 throwback pinstripe jerseys. Seeing BD back in the QC came with all of the feels and nostalgia that made many of us Hornets fans. Our host Joshua Balta takes us back through memories of many of the Hornets greats. More PJ and schedule talk right here at HH as well!
The 2023-2024 Charlotte Hornets schedule released on Thursday and so has our host's initial takeaways after reviewing back-to-backs, home stands west coast trips, home-openers, season finales, and more! Check it out right here at Hive Hoops!
Karter Baughan joins our host, Joshua Balta, on this episode to talk about the first two signings under the new ownership group in Frank Ntilikina and R.J. Hunter. Speaking of new ownership, what is the current climate around the team, and are we excited for what is to come or should fans be cautious due to some of Plotkin and Schnall's recent comments?? This and more right here on Hive Hoops.
Patrick Simon of Hornets Lead joins our host Joshua Balta to grade Charlotte's off-season to date, and what it can improve to if certain moves are made. We are in the final days of a Michael Jordan majority-owned Charlotte Hornets team. Our guest has some final remarks for MJ.
Joshua Balta is back from a mini-vacay and ready to tell you how much he hates the month of August due to the inaction across the NBA. Speaking of inaction, have we been placing blame on Kupchak when quite possibly the new majority-ownership might be behind it? This and more right here on this episode of Hive Hoops!
On this episode, Joshua Balta briefly touches on the vote that passed meaning that the Charlotte Hornets will officially have new majority-owners in Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall. He then provides his rankings of what the Hornets' off-season must-do's should be.
Patrick Simon of Hornets Lead joins our host Joshua Balta to give his thoughts on Summer League. Our host presents his takeaways from the two press conferences from this week involving Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball, and Mitch Kupchak.
Patrick Simon of Hornets Lead joins our host Joshua Balta in this two part series detailing the news from the weekend that the Charlotte Hornets have not approached the 16 million dollar mark per year for PJ Washington. In addition, The Charlotte Hornets did indeed offer guard Dennis Smith Jr., yet DSJ chose Brooklyn over Charlotte. The two Hornets Lead contributors give their takes on what this means for the Hornets and their roster construction for what has proved to be another slow-moving off...
