Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod

In the 66th Episode of Buzz Beat, we give our top 5 realistic options (12:45) for the Charlotte Hornets at the 11th pick. While Brian and Spencer's prospects were the same, they debate the differences in their order. The evolution of the center in today's NBA is also discussed and we profile Robert Williams (44:00) and how he could fit that mold. Another name that keeps popping up, although it may be a pipe dream, is Wendall Carter (51:45). The crew wonder if he could fall to the Hornets at 11 and if he was there, would their even be any hesitation by the front office. To wrap the episode, we get into some offseason talk — LeBron's decision (1:01:30), Kemba to Cleveland (1:09:00), and hypothetical trade talk (1:19:00).Intro/Outro Music: Mike StudSports Channel 8: North Carolina’s #1 Sports News NetworkBuzz Beat Patreon : If you can afford to, we’re asking for your help to keep this podcast sustainable and produce more frequent content. Thank you for your support!Buzz Beat Apparel: Visit our Tee Public store with shirts, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, and much more with our new logo.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

• Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in the Substack chat, written content, and much more.
• We have Buzz Beat apparel, including hats, shirts, and sweatshirts. Check it out here!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the 65th episode of Buzz Beat, Spencer and Brian discuss the new hires to Borrego's coaching staff. These include Jay Triano, Jay Hernandez, and Ronald Nored. The two give their brief thoughts before moving on to an interesting trade proposal involving Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. The second half of the show focuses on draft prospects — most prominently Kevin Knox, Collin Sexton, and Mikal Bridges. Spencer and Brian also toss out some second rounders that could be possibilities for the Hornets at 55, or if Charlotte decides to acquire more 2nd round picks.Intro/Outro Music: Mike StudSports Channel 8: North Carolina’s #1 Sports News NetworkBuzz Beat Patreon : If you can afford to, we’re asking for your help to keep this podcast sustainable and produce more frequent content. Thank you for your support!Buzz Beat Apparel: Visit our Tee Public store with shirts, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, and much more with our new logo.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

• Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in the Substack chat, written content, and much more.
• We have Buzz Beat apparel, including hats, shirts, and sweatshirts. Check it out here!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the 64th episode, the Buzz Beat crew discuss the James Borrego introductory press conference and if there are any implications on some of his quotes. We transition to discussion about the offseason and talk lottery draft prospects. Spencer, Richie, and Brian profile players like Lonnie Walker IV, Zhaire Smith, Collin Sexton, Miles Bridges, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and more!Intro/Outro Music: Mike StudSports Channel 8: North Carolina’s #1 Sports News NetworkBuzz Beat Patreon : If you can afford to, we’re asking for your help to keep this podcast sustainable and produce more frequent content. Thank you for your support!Buzz Beat Apparel: Visit our Tee Public store with shirts, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, and much more with our new logo.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

• Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in the Substack chat, written content, and much more.
• We have Buzz Beat apparel, including hats, shirts, and sweatshirts. Check it out here!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the 63rd episode of Buzz Beat, the trio discuss the new hiring of James Borrego as the new head coach for the Charlotte Hornets. Spencer, Richie, and Brian give their initial takes on this hire and if it has any implications on the upcoming offseason.Intro/Outro Music: Mike StudSports Channel 8: North Carolina’s #1 Sports News NetworkBuzz Beat Patreon : If you can afford to, we’re asking for your help to keep this podcast sustainable and produce more frequent content. Thank you for your support!Buzz Beat Apparel: Visit our Tee Public store with shirts, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, and much more with our new logo.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

• Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in the Substack chat, written content, and much more.
• We have Buzz Beat apparel, including hats, shirts, and sweatshirts. Check it out here!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, the Spencer and Richie discuss what seems to be the finalists (Jay Larranaga and James Borrego) for the Charlotte Hornets' coaching vacancy. The two discuss other names such as Stackhouse and Messina and why they seem to have fallen by the wayside. There's also conversation about Charlotte Observer's piece with Curtis Polk and how an emphasis on player development is a must. It wraps up with Spencer giving his takes on the final 8 teams in the playoffs.Intro/Outro Music: Mike StudSports Channel 8: North Carolina’s #1 Sports News NetworkBuzz Beat Patreon : If you can afford to, we’re asking for your help to keep this podcast sustainable and produce more frequent content. Thank you for your support!Buzz Beat Apparel: Visit our Tee Public store with shirts, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, and much more with our new logo.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

• Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in the Substack chat, written content, and much more.
• We have Buzz Beat apparel, including hats, shirts, and sweatshirts. Check it out here!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, the Buzz Beat crew discuss the possible head coaching candidates and which one would be best for the Hornets. The names mentioned on Episode 61 are David Fizdale, Ettore Messina, Jerry Stackhouse, and Nick Nurse. Spencer, Richie, and Brian also give their top-5 college prospects heading into this 2018 NBA Draft. To wrap the episode, the trio give their takes on the first round of the playoffs.Intro/Outro Music: Mike StudSports Channel 8: North Carolina’s #1 Sports News NetworkBuzz Beat Patreon : If you can afford to, we’re asking for your help to keep this podcast sustainable and produce more frequent content. Thank you for your support!Buzz Beat Apparel: Visit our Tee Public store with shirts, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, and much more with our new logo.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

• Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in the Substack chat, written content, and much more.
• We have Buzz Beat apparel, including hats, shirts, and sweatshirts. Check it out here!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spencer is joined by friend of the show, John Michael Griffith. They react to the firing of Steve Clifford, the hiring of new GM Mitch Kupchak, and where the Hornets go from here.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

• Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in the Substack chat, written content, and much more.
• We have Buzz Beat apparel, including hats, shirts, and sweatshirts. Check it out here!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 60, Spencer, Richie, and Brian discuss Mitch Kupchak's responses in his introductory press conference as the new GM. Many had negative reviews, but the trio had a different take. Because it's draft season, we profile Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kevin Knox, Shake Milton, and Robert Williams. The episode wraps with a quick conversation about Clifford's end of season presser.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

• Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in the Substack chat, written content, and much more.
• We have Buzz Beat apparel, including hats, shirts, and sweatshirts. Check it out here!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the impending hire of Mitch Kupchak, the Buzz Beat trio spend most of the pod discussing his potential impact on the direction of the team on Episode 59. Spencer, Richie, Brian are all pessimistic about the hire, but try to shed some positive light. The conversation shifts to the offseason and draft prospects, including Zhaire Smith, Jalen Brunson, and others. As the season is coming to an end, the crew highlights some of the positive play from Malik Monk.Intro/Outro Music: Mike StudSports Channel 8: North Carolina’s #1 Sports News NetworkBuzz Beat Patreon : If you can afford to, we’re asking for your help to keep this podcast sustainable and produce more frequent content. Thank you for your support!Buzz Beat Apparel: Visit our Tee Public store with shirts, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, and much more with our new logo.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

• Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in the Substack chat, written content, and much more.
• We have Buzz Beat apparel, including hats, shirts, and sweatshirts. Check it out here!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the 58th episode of Buzz Beat, Spencer Richie, and Brian discuss a handful of college prospects that could be in Charlotte's range come draft time. The trio profile Miles Bridges, Mikal Bridges, Zhaire Smith, Collin Sexton, Kevin Knox, Marvin Bagley, and Wendell Carter.Intro/Outro Music: Mike StudSports Channel 8: North Carolina’s #1 Sports News NetworkBuzz Beat Patreon : If you can afford to, we’re asking for your help to keep this podcast sustainable and produce more frequent content. Thank you for your support!Buzz Beat Apparel: Visit our Tee Public store with shirts, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, and much more with our new logo.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

• Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in the Substack chat, written content, and much more.
• We have Buzz Beat apparel, including hats, shirts, and sweatshirts. Check it out here!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.