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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.

As the Hornets set out for a two-game road trip beginning in Detroit, the franchise announced that the iconic No. 1 of Muggsy Bogues will be lifted to the Spectrum Center rafters on Feb. 11 against Milwaukee. Sam Farber and Rob Longo discuss the news and preview the Hornets and Pistons showdown, and also discuss the latest power rankings.

Despite the Hornets being down two starters, Brandon Miller continues to shoulder the load on both ends of the floor for Buzz City, as he notched a career-high 39 points en route to a 110-103 win for Charlotte over its division rival Washington to cap off a three-game homestand. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down Brandon's performance and the rest of the game, and Sam sits down with Besty Mack, Senior Vice President of Community Impact and Executive Director of the Charlotte Hornets Foundation to discuss this year's Hornets Heroes Gala presented by Lowe's, which raised over $1 million this year.

After getting run out of the gym in the home opener against Atlanta, the Hornets bounced back in a big way, securing a 115-110 win over Miami on night two of a back-to-back. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their stars of the night. Meanwhile, Sam has a one-on-one conversation with Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner, and Sam and Rob also preview the upcoming game against Washington.

Home court advantage was not kind to the Hornets in their home opener, as the Hawks spoiled the party with a 128-81 rout of the Hornets. Sam Farber and Rob Longo talk about what went wrong for Charlotte, chat about some notable numbers early on for several Hornets players, and preview Charlotte's next game against Miami on night two of a back-to-back.

As the Hornets get ready to take on Atlanta in its home opener, Sam Farber is joined by Charlotte Observer columnist Scott Fowler to preview the matchup. The two also discuss expectations this season and Brandon Miller's recent contract extension.

For the sixth-straight season, the Hornets kicked off the campaign with a win, this time defeating the Nets in Brooklyn by a final tally of 110-100. Hornets Radio Network Manager Rob Longo and the Lead Writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley break down the game and highlight their favorite individual performances. Plus, hear from Hornets President of Basketball of Operations Jeff Peterson as he recently sat down with Hornets radio broadcaster Sam Farber in a one-on-one interview.

Before the Hornets kick off the 2026-27 campaign in Brooklyn, Sam Farber is joined by Jeff Peterson, President of Basketball Operations for the Hornets. The two discuss all of the offseason moves and the latest contract extension to Brandon Miller, and Sam is joined by Phil Orban of WSOC-TV to preview the season opener against the Nets.

With the start of a new NBA season right around the corner, Sports Director at WSOC-TV Phil Orban stops by to preview Charlotte's season opener with Sam Farber. The Hornets also announced the team has agreed on a rookie contract extension with former No. 2 overall pick Brandon Miller, and Sam is joined by Sam Perley of Hornets.com to discuss the news.

The Hornets wrapped up preseason play with one final tune-up in Memphis, falling to the Grizzlies by a final tally of 117-98. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and pick their silver-lining performances, and also take a look at the finalized roster as the Hornets waived Pat Connaughton prior to the game.

The Hornets kicked off a brief two-game road trip to finish up preseason play in Boston, but ultimately fell 114-93. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and also preview Charlotte's final preseason game in Memphis, and also highlight the latest feature video from HSE Studios, a feature on Coby White titled "A Carolina Story."

The Hornets wrapped up the home portion of their preseason schedule with a convincing win over Milwaukee by a final tally of 105-90. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their stars of the night, and the two also preview Charlotte' supcoming game against Boston.

The scoreboard wasn't kind to the Hornets in their first preseason game of 2026, as Charlotte fell at home to a hot shooting Brooklyn team by a final tally of 124-90. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and discuss why there were more positives than negatives despite the final score, plus the two preview the upcoming Purple and Teal Day at Spectrum center, as well as the next preseason game at hom against the Bucks.

With the first preseason game looming, the Hornets did not get good news on the injury front, as it was announced Coby White will miss the team's preseason games due to a calf strain suffered during training camp. Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo break down the news, pick what they are looking for heading into the first preseason game, and also preview the game itself.

With the start of the preseason right around the corner, Hornets players, coaches and front office members all met with the media for the annual media day circuit. Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo discuss the most notable quotes, and hear from several Hornets players, as well as head coach Charles Lee and Jeff Peterson, President of Basketball Operations.