Gerry V and Caruso discuss what the future of the Hornets looks like, if they would consider trading Kemba Walker, similarities between the Hornets and Panthers and much more!

NBATV and SiriusXMNBA host Jared Greenberg joins Gerry V to talk about the Hornets and if they are a playoff team, what he's seeing from the Houston Rockets, if he has more faith in Cleveland or Boston, and more from around the NBA."

Voice of the Houston Rockets Craig Ackerman joins Gerry V to summarize the Houston Rockets, James Harden taking his game to another level, what it will take for a team to beat them, and more. 

In The Huddle with Football University is a weekly podcast sponsored by Football University. This week Chris Allison and Freddie Brown focus on the how the new early signing period has affected high school athletes.  

Jarrett Bell from USA Today Sports joins the Wake Up Call to talk Aaron Rodger's return against the Panthers this Sunday, if he thinks the Panthers can make a run in the playoffs this year, which QB in the NFC has the best chance of making it to the Super Bowl, if the Panthers defense can carry them to a championship, and more! 

Bill Bender from the Sporting News joins the Wake Up Call to talk Jeremy Pruitt being hired as Tennessee's head coach, if Greg Schiano will ever become a head coach after what happened with the Vols, Baker Mayfield and if he can be a successful player in the NFL, which players might lead the Heisman conversation next season, who the most impressive coach was this year, and more!  

Charlotte Hornets and NBA columnist for the Charlotte Observer Rick Bonnell joins The Wake Up Call to talk about the Hornets' performance in the win on the road against Oklahoma City, Marvin Williams' season so far, the shortening of minutes for the bench, if this has been a wasted season for Nick Batum and the pain he is going through, and the performance of Treveon Graham.

Former Carolina Panther offensive lineman and color analyst for the Charlotte 49ers radio network Kevin Donnalley joins the Wake Up Call to discuss the performance of Ryan Kalil and the run-game against the Vikings, the performance of Greg Olsen and how to handle it going forward with the Pro Bowl tight end, the continuing battle of the NFC playoffs, Newton's consistency at running the ball, and which player do you feel comfortable in being that No. 2 guy at wide receiver.

FanRagSports NFL, CFB, and NFL Draft analyst Joe Marino joins Gerry V to talk about the identity of the Panthers, Christian McCaffrey living up to the hype, the Eagles without Carson Wentz, and more from around the NFL.

RealGM contributor Keith Smith joins Gerry V to talk about the Hornets as a potential playoff team, Dwight Howard, the success of the Houston Rockets, and more from around the NBA.