Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

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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.

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Brian and Darian return to discuss Brandon Miller’s ankle injury and Mark Williams's recent play. The two discuss the depressing stat that Ball, Miller, and Williams have played just over 150 minutes in their tenure together and the outlook for the remainder of the season.

🎄The duo finishes with two Christmas-related segments: (1) Comparing a Christmas movie character to a Hornets player and (2) Handing out gifts to all those involved in the Charlotte Hornets.

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In the penultimate game of Summer League, Richie brings on Darian (Trust the Buzz) to converse about the loss to the Pelicans. The two highlight James Nnaji, share concerns over the preparation, and answer listener questions about the upcoming season.

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Richie goes solo to answer questions about the Hornets’ offseason. He replies to questions about the backup point guard, gauging the stock of the rookies, and filling out a 10-man rotation.

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Richie and Brian recap the loss to the Lakers in the second game in Vegas Summer League. The two highlight James Nnaji, share their concerns about Kai Jones, and answer a listener question about JT Thor.

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Richie and Brian recap the first Summer League game in Las Vegas as the top two picks in the 2023 Draft face off. The two chat about Victor Wembanyama’s debut, Brandon Miller’s solid outing, and PJ Washington’s status as a free agent.

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Richie joins Willy P. and T-Bone on WFNZ to chat about the offseason so far. He discusses the P.J. Washington to Dallas rumors, Miles Bridges signing the one-year qualifying offer, and much more.

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Richie and Lee recap the loss in the opening game of the California Classic while also chatting about other off-season news. The two discuss LaMelo’s extension, Bridges accepting his Qualifying Offer, and the Grant Williams rumors.

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Richie goes solo to discuss the ins and outs of Charlotte’s free agents. He talks about Charlotte’s cap sheet, prioritizing their own free agents, and underlining several free agents from other teams.

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