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Voice of the Hornets, Sam Farber, delivers meaningful basketball conversations with meaningful basketball people.
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With the Hornets taking some time off during the All-Star break, hear from Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson on his thoughts post trade deadline and what the future holds for the Hornets franchise.
The Hornets had representation at All-Star Weekend out in LA, with Kon Knueppel taking part in several events, including the 3-point competition, as well as Hornets Co-Chairman Rick Schnall participating in the celebrity all-star game. Sam Farber and Rob Longo recap the weekend and ponder if the Hornets can have more representation at All-Star Weekend in the future.
Now that the trade deadline has passed, Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson stops by the HHC to catch up with Sam Farber. The two discuss moves at the trade deadline, the recent success of the team and also what the future could hold for the roster and the franchise.
In the final meeting of the regular season, the Hornets took care of business against the Hawks 110-107, despite missing Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges, who were suspended for four games earlier in the day. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their favorite performances of the night, and also take a look at the standings and question how high Charlotte can climb after the All-Star Break.
As the Hornets have one more contest before the All-Star Break, Sam Farber is joined by Mirin Fader, Senior Writer at The Athletic, who recently wrote an in-depth piece on Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel. The two also preview Charlotte's final showdown against Atlanta in the regular season.
All good things must come to an end, and for Charlotte, their nine-game winning streak came to a close in a 110-104 loss to Detroit at home. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and all of the headline-grabbing events that took place, and also select their silver-lining performances. Also, Sam is joined by Mike Behan, Chief Business and Revenue Officer at Hornets Sports and Entertainment to discuss the debut of Hugo's Hive Menu, a fan-friendly program that provides select drinks and snacks for two dollars at select concession stands at Spectrum Center.
Ever since the calendar flipped to 2026, the Hornets keep on winning, making it nine in a row after a 126-119 win on the road in Atlanta, which is now tied for the second-longest winning streak in franchise history. Rob Longo and the lead writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley break down the game and pick their top performances of the contest, and also preview Charlotte's upcoming showdown against the Detroit Pistons.
The Hornets kicked off two games on the road beginning in Houston and were able to cruise to a 109-99 win, extending the winning streak to eight games. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their top performers of the night. The two also recap all of the trade deadline moves and also preview Charlotte's matchup at Atlanta.
As the Hornets get set to put their seven-game winning streak on the line, Phil Orban of WSOC-TV in Charlotte stops by to preview the matchup with Sam Farber. The two also discuss the most recent power rankings, and Sam chats with Hornets Radio Network Manager Rob Longo about the most recent news and notes surrounding Buzz City.
With yet another start time moved up due to winter weather, the Hornets got off to a sluggish start, falling behind by 22 points in the second quarter to the Pelicans. But Charlotte limited New Orleans to just 31 points in the entire second half to pull out a 102-95 win at home, extending the winning streak to seven in a row. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game, pick their stars of the night and discuss Brandon Miller, who was recently named Eastern Conference Player of the Week. Plus, Sam sits down with WWE Superstar Carmelo Hayes to preview Friday Night SmackDown taking place at Spectrum Center.
With the Hornets riding a six-game winning streak, Jason Brown of Spectrum News stops by to preview Charlotte's upcoming game against New Orleans with Sam Farber. The two also discuss the month of February ahead for the Hornets, as well as if there were any Hornets snubbed from the recent announcement of the reserve squad of the upcoming All-Star Game.
Despite the frigid weather outside in the Queen City, the Hornets remained hot against San Antonio, leading by as many as 20 at one point and holding off a late surge to secure a 111-106 win over the Spurs, winning six in a row for the first time since the 2015-16 season. Radio voice of the Hornets Sam Farber and Hornets Radio Network Manager Rob Longo break down the game and pick their favorite performances of the contest, and also discuss some of the similarities between this season's Hornets squad and Charlotte's team from a decade ago that made the playoffs.
The Hornets remained hot despite an historical performance from Dallas's Cooper Flagg, as Charlotte made it five-straight wins with a victory over the Mavericks, 123-121. Hornets Radio Network Manager Rob Longo and the lead writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley react to the crazy ending and pick their top performers of the game. The duo also discuss Charlotte's upcoming game against San Antonio.
The Hornets continued to be red hot, picking up a 112-97 win at Memphis on the first night of a back-to-back. Rob Longo and the Lead Writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley break down the game and highlight the most notable performances, and also preview Charlotte's showdown at Dallas on the second night of a back-to-back.
With the Hornets hitting the road for two quick games against Western-Conference opponents, Nate Wimberly of WBTV stops by to join Sam Farber to preview Buzz City's showdown at Memphis. The two also discuss Kon Knueppel's draft order in the upcoming Rising Stars Game, as well as a general overview of how the Hornets are playing as of late.
For the first time this season, the Hornets collected a three-game winning streak after a dominating performance over Philadelphia at home, 130-93. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the defensive effort and pick their stars of the game, and also discuss Kon Knueppel's selection to the Rising Stars game during All-Star weekend and how there may have been other Hornets that were snubbed.
Despite the modified start time, the Hornets were able to hold serve at home and defeat the Wizards for the third time this season, this time by a final score of 119-115. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their favorite performances, and they also preview Charlotte's upcoming matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Hornets continued to put up an impressive record on night two of back-to-backs this season following a 124-97 dominating performance against Orlando on the road. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship radio station Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk break down all the numbers, and also pick their top performances of the game. Plus, the two also preview Charlotte's next game against Washington after an updated start time was announced recently.
For the first time in nearly two weeks, the Hornets returned to the Queen City for a home game against Cleveland, but the Hornets dropped a 94-87 decision after a sluggish start and a poor 3-point performance. Rob Longo and Sam Perley of Hornets.com break down the game and pick their silver-lining selections, and also preview Charlotte's showdown at Orlando as the Hornets are on the second night of a back-to-back.
As the Hornets return home from a lengthy road trip, Buzz City will be featured in front of a national audience on ESPN against Cleveland. Kyle Bailey of Sports Radio WFNZ stops by to preview the matchup with Sam Farber, and the two also discuss the current state of the Hornets, as well as some numbers surrounding Brandon Miller and the rest of the team.
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