Hornets Hive Cast

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.

There were plenty of new announcements when it comes to Hornets coverage on TV, as it was made official that Eric Collins, Dell Curry and Shannon Spake will return to cover Hornets basketball for the 2026-27 season. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down all of the details and also recap the most recent transaction by Charlotte, acquiring Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard from Atlanta along with cash considerations in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith.