Charlotte Hornets on SI: A Podcast For Charlotte Hornets Fans

James is joined by Patrick Byrnes of @InsideTheJazz to talk all things Rudy Gobert.

- Why do Utah want to trade Gobert?

- Why Patrick thinks Rudy is highly likely to be traded this off-season

- Utah's hate for Gordon Hayward

- Trade proposals between Utah/Charlotte/Atlanta

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In the penultimate episode before the draft CJ Marchesani, a scouting consultant and writer for The Stepian + Roll Call Sports Net joins. 

Part 1 - Mock Draft

- Top 15 pick mock projecting what we think teams will do on draft night

- Charlotte picks 13 + 15 (55:00)

- Surprise risers in the top 12?

- Should Charlotte risk waiting until #15 to select a big?

- How far will Sharp slide?

Part 2 - 2nd sleepers at #45 (1:12)

- Prospects discussed: Jabari Walker, Vince Williams Jr, Max Christie, Dom Barlow

This episode went longer than normal but draft week is here and there was too much interesting conversation and analysis to trim it down.

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Mark and Tim react to the news of Kenny Atkinson choosing to remain with the Golden State Warriors as an assistant coach rather than become the Head Coach of the Charlotte Hornets.

-Where do the Hornets go from here?

-Kenny Atkinson's potential reasons for staying with Golden State

-We also discuss prospects Tari Eason and Jeremy Sochan at the end of the episode. 

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The NY Post's Nets beat writer Brian Lewis joins to discuss share his experience covering Kenny Atkinson in Brooklyn and what Charlotte can expect from the former Nets head coach.

- Atkinson's ability to form bonds with players

- Who could be on Atkinson's assistant staff?

- How did Atkinson excel at player development?

- What defensive scheme will Atkinson look to implement?

- What is Atkinson like on a personal level?

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Chase and James are joined by Tim Rogers from the Hornets and Heartbreak show to put on their GM hats to find their favorite possible draft night trades.

Players discussed: Dejounte Murray, Joe Harris, Clint Capella, Jakob Poeltl, Coby White, Matisse Thybulle, Davion Mitchell

They trio finish the show debating some draft topics:

- Duren vs Williams

- AJ Griffin's shooting

- Who should go number 1?

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In the final episode of positional prospect rankings Chase and James look at the forward options in this year's draft. First, they look at some recently announced draft prop bets and identify some areas of value.

- Draft prop bet discussion 

- Top 5 bets

- Forward ranking prospects discussed: Tari Eason, Jeremy Sochan, Keegan Murray, Jabari Smith, Paulo Banchero, Jake LaRavia, E.J. Liddell

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In the second of a three part episode Chase and James rank their top 5 centers and have a long debate on Duren vs Williams.

Prospects Discussed: Christian Koloko, Jalen Duren, Mark Williams, E.J. Liddell, Chet Holmgren

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James and Tim react to the news that the Charlotte Hornets have agreed a 4 year deal for Kenny Atkinson to become the next Head Coach of the Charlotte Hornets.

- Signs of progress from ownership

- Impact on the draft?

- Player development background

- Atkinson's previous experience

- D'Antoni's coaching future?

Stay tuned for more analysis in the coming weeks of the Hornets head coaching hire.

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James and Chase rank their top 5 guard and wing prospects in the 2022 NBA Draft and discuss each of their fits with the Hornets.

Guards Discussed:

Shaedon Sharp, Dalen Terry, Dyson Daniels, Jaden Ivey, Jaden Hardy

Wings Discussed:

Jalen Williams, AJ Griffin, Johnny Davis, Ben Mathurin, Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley

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