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The Charlotte Hornets have won four straight games for the first time this season. Evan Birchmore determines whether that is a good thing or not as all eyes remain on the draft lottery odds. Evan is also joined by Nicholas Mullick of Swarm and Sting to dicuss all things Charlotte Hornets.
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The NBA trade deadline has come and gone and Evan is here to break it all down. Evan discusses the Hornets' moves and what they mean for the team for the rest of this season as well as for the long-term future.
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The Bring the Sting Podcast is back just in time for the halfway point of the Charlotte Hornets' season. Evan gives out his grade for the first half of the Hornets' season and explains his reasoning for the grade he gives. Evan also discusses the recent Miles Bridges rumors, Kelly Oubre Jr.'s injury, and the trade market for Charlotte's veterans.
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It's therapy Monday as the Charlotte Hornets are now on an eight game losing streak. Evan details what has gone wrong including the team's late game woes and their lack of defense. Evan then looks at the upcoming schedule and explains why he doesn't see Charlotte's fortunes changing anytime soon. Next, Evan speaks on the mounting trade buzz surrounding the Hornets' veteran players. Finally, Evan discusses Steve Clifford and the coaching job he has done this season.
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Happy "Therapy Monday", Charlotte Hornets fans. Evan is back to recap an 0-4 week for the guys in purple and teal including two close losses followed up by two blowouts. Evan discusses whether or not apathy has set in for Hornets fans and why it's a big issue if it has. Finally, Evan gives out this week's "Bring the Sting Player of the Week Award", and for the first time, we have co-recipients.
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Week 7 is in the books and the Charlotte Hornets have now played 23 of their 82 games. Evan is back to recap the past week of games including the good (a win over the Wizards), the bad (losing to a short-handed Bucks squad), and the ugly (losing by 35 to Boston.) Evan also gives a special shoutout to one particular player who shined in the past week and awards him with this week's "Player of the Week Award".
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Happy victory Monday, Charlotte Hornets fans! Evan is back to recap the Hornets' first consecutive victories of the season as the team picked up wins over the Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves in the last week. Evan also gives his review of the new "City Edition" jerseys that the Hornets debuted against the Timberwolves. Then, Evan gives his take on the latest controversy surrounding Gordon Hayward's injury and allegations made by Hayward's wife on social media. Finally, Evan breaks down Kemba Walker's signing with the Dallas Mavericks and why fans should be happy that Walker did not end up back in Charlotte.
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Happy Monday, Charlotte Hornets fans! Evan is back to recap the past week as the Hornets snapped their eight-game losing streak before dropping three in a row. Evan also speaks about LaMelo Ball's latest injury setback as well as Charlotte's upcoming schedule. Finally, Evan gives out this week's "Player of the Week Award".
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Happy Monday, Charlotte Hornets fans! Evan is back to recap the week for the Hornets as another 0-4 week now has the losing streak sitting at 8 games. Evan gives his take on whether the Hornets should be playing for ping pong balls in the 2023 NBA draft lottery or if they should double down on trying to compete for a play-in tournament spot this season.
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Welcome to "Therapy Monday", as Evan recaps a winless week for the Charlotte Hornets. Evan takes a look at what went wrong for the Hornets, including the injury bug rearing its ugly head yet again. Evan then previews the week ahead as the Hornets try to right the ship. Finally, Evan gives out the "Player of the Week" award for Week 3.
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Happy Halloween and happy victory Monday, Hornets fans! On this episode, Evan breaks down the past week of Hornets basketball including the road losses to the Knicks and Magic as well as the thrilling overtime victory over the Warriors. Evan also previews the week ahead and gives out the Week 2 Player of the Week Award.
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Happy victory Monday, Hornets fans! Evan Birchmore (@EvanBirchmore) is here to recap the first three games of the 2022-23 season for your Charlotte Hornets. Evan talks about victories over the San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks as well as the loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Evan also gives out the first "Player of the Week Award" for the 2022-23 season before previewing the Hornets' week 2 schedule.
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Happy Monday, Hornets fans! Charlotte Hornets basketball is back this week! Evan previews and predicts the season including the Hornets' ceiling and floor and whether they will go over or under their win total. Evan also gives out his Hornets superlatives, as he predicts the most improved player, the best young player, and the MVP. Finally, Evan is joined by the guys from Queen City Control Room (@QueenCityCtrlRm) for a fantastic guest interview as they share their takes for the upcoming season.
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The "Player Preview Series" comes to a close with the Nick Richards preview episode. Evan talks about Richards' performance in the preseason, what he needs to improve on the most this year, and what would constitute a "successful" season. Evan also recaps the Hornets' preseason performance as Charlotte goes 0-5 and loses LaMelo Ball to an ankle injury that will force him to miss the start of the regular season.
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Happy Monday and happy (preseason) gameday, Charlotte Hornets fans! Evan begins today's episode with the jersey number countdown as we are now just 9 days away from Charlotte Hornets basketball. Evan then gives his updated thoughts on the Hornets' preseason performance and also shares his takeaways from Sunday's "Purple and Teal Day" at the Spectrum Center. Then, Evan dives into the latest edition of the "Player Preview Series", this time focusing on second-year big man Kai Jones. Evan discusses Jones' play last season, what he beleives Jones needs to focus on the most this year, and what he will define as a "successful" year for him.
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Happy Friday and happy (preseason) gameday, Hornets fans! Evan is back with the latest entry in the "Player Preview Series", this time talking about second-year forward JT Thor. Evan takes a look at Thor's background from Auburn to the Summer League to the G League to the NBA. Evan then discusses what he beleives Thor needs to focus on improving the most this year. Finally, Evan explains what be believes will be a "successful" season for Thor.
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Happy Monday, Hornets fans! Evan begins today's episode by recapping Charlotte's preseason opener against the Boston Celtics. Evan then dives into the latest edition of the "Player Preview Series", as he takes a look at rookie guard Bryce McGowens. Evan breaks down McGowens' performance at the college level and in Summer League and elaborates on what he believes McGowens needs to work on the most this year. Evan also shares what he believes will mark a successful rookie year for McGowens.
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The Player Preview Series continues with the Dennis Smith Jr. preview episode! Evan takes a look at Dennis Smith Jr.'s previous stops in the NBA and shares what he believes he needs to improve upon the most this season. Evan also explains what he believes will define a successful season for the Hornets' new point guard.
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The "Player Preview Series" continues as Evan gives his preview of rookie center Mark Williams. Evan goes through Williams' performance at Duke a season ago and gives his take on what he is expecting from him at the NBA level this year. Evan also shares what Williams needs to work on the most this season and shares what he believes will define a successful rookie campaign for Charlotte's first round draft pick.
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Happy Thursday, Charlotte Hornets fans! Evan begins today's episode with the latest entry in the "jersey number countdown" as we now sit just 27 days away from Hornets basketball. Evan then dives into his preview of fourth-year forward Jalen McDaniels. Evan reviews McDaniels' performance a season ago before explaining what he beleives McDaniels needs to improve upon the most this season. Finally, Evan states we he believes would define a successful season from McDaniels in 2022-23.
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