Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod

Richie, Brian, and Darian take all the rostered players on the Hornets and tier them into 6 different categories. The three also answer a listener’s question about the most likely outcome after 20 games.

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Richie invites Will Eudy and Gil McGregor to partake in a draft of Hornets players from different eras. The three also discuss the offseason moves and the new “DNA” that exists within the organization.

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Richie brings on Lauren Gunn to discuss the three Hornets players who have previously played for Dallas. She shares the background and scouting report on these players. Richie finishes the episode by outlining Moussa Diabaté signing the final two-way contract.

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Brian and Darian recap the 7-1 Summer League Hornets. They spend some time discussing Zavier Simpson, Jake Stephens, Nick Smith Jr., Brandon Miller, and Tidjane Salaün. The two also talk over the final two-way contract and answer a listener's question about the logjam at the guard positions.

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Richie answers some listener questions concerning the roster construction. He chats about previous rebuilds, recaps the Taj Gibson signing, and ranks the guards on the roster that need to be getting the most minutes.

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Richie joins Mac on WFNZ to chat about the Hornets’ offseason, Summer League, and what has him most excited about Charles Lee.

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Richie, Brian, and Darian discuss the first two wins in the California Classic. The three highlight some of the bigger talking points in the wins over Spurs and the Chinese National Team. The crew finishes the episode by outlining the flurry of moves the front office has made to round up the roster.

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Richie recaps the deal that landed Charlotte Josh Green. He highlights Green’s play on both ends of the court and what this deal means for the roster construction.

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Richie and Brian recap the selection of KJ Simpson and the trade for Reggie Jackson. The two profile Simpson’s strengths and weaknesses and outline the cause of the trade with Denver. The two also share more thoughts on Tidjane Salaün.

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Richie, Darian, Brian, Spencer, and Dylan react to the selection of Tidjane Salaün at the 6th spot. The crew discusses the talking points, rumors, and prospects leading up to the pick.

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