The Charlotte Hornets' final 22 game stretch begins tonight with a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves meaning that we get a showdown between the cream of the crop of the 2020 NBA Draft in LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards. Our host, Joshua Balta, breaks down previous matchups between the two budding stars while discussing the effects of the looming return of Kelly Oubre on the likes of Bryce McGowens and JT Thor. Cody Martin continues to be sidelined with knee soreness and the worries are rising. Balta voices his concerns surrounding the most recent Hornet who received an extension. 

The Charlotte Hornets are 17-43 with 22 games remaining. The playoffs have been off the table since December and the NBA lottery results are the next date circled on most Hornets' fans calendar yet our host, Joshua Balta, provides multiple reasons as to why this final stretch is important and why/what you should watch for. A micro-segment of "Host and Hoist" details the best moments in Charlotte Hornets All-Star Weekend history, and then the episode ends with a recap of this past All-Star weekend.

The Charlotte Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks for the third time this season, and if it weren't for what happened last April in State Farm Arena, it would be safe to say that the Hornets own the Hawks, but alas... Connor Sparrow from the KarterKast Podcast joined our host, Joshua Balta, on the show to talk about Charlotte's sixteenth win, LaMelo's 30 minutes to Atlanta comment hahahaha, and an all out balanced performance from the guys in Purple and Teal. After a weekend to sit and assess, Balta and Connor attempt to provide a more measured reaction to the Hornets' trade deadline moves. Mitch Kupchak's media availability comments are put under the scope, and where is the direction from here for the Hornets. All of this and more can be found right here at Hive Hoops!

The NBA Trade Deadline has passed and the Charlotte Hornets made two moves: Jalen McDaniels is off to Philly in exchange for Svi (it's just Svi) and two 2nd round picks, meanwhile Mason Plumlee was traded to the Clippers for Reggie Jackson and a 2028 2nd round pick. On this episode, our host Joshua Balta and special guest Matt Sponhour from Stay Hot: A Sports Podcast give their thoughts on the Hornets' trade deadline. How did the Hornets front office do? What grade do they receive? Who did you want to see get moved, yet ultimately did not? Did the Lakers deal and the Nets/Suns deal ultimately impact some of the additional moves that were out there for Charlotte? What does this mean going forward? Find all of this out right here at Hive Hoops!

Twenty-four hours until the NBA Trade Deadline. Make moves Mitch. 

Dan Favale of Bleacher Report and the Hardwood Knocks Podcast joined our host, Joshua Balta, to discuss the current state of the Hornets as well as Dan's most recent piece for B/R that is a comprehensive look at the NBA Trade Deadline. Charlotte showed up four times in Favale's article. On this episode, Balta and Dan discuss these trade proposals and why they make sense for the guys in Purple and Teal. As in any piece, cuts must be made. Dan shares some of the trade concepts he had cooked up that included the Hornets that couldn't quite make the final draft. It's all Hornets Trade Deadline talk on this episode of Hive Hoops!

Darian Thomas from Trust the Buzz and NBA Draft Nerds joins our host Joshua Balta on the show to recap the loss in Milwaukee, will the Hornets be "too good" down the stretch, trade deadline musts, and LaMelo Ball's franchise record. Is P.J. Washington a vital piece to the future of this team? Is LaMelo's franchise record of eight triple doubles an indictment on this franchise's history? Who would you rather have moving forward: Cody Martin or Jalen McDaniels? All of this and more can be heard right here at Hive Hoops!

Ben Hollifield, more commonly known as @benhuncc on Twitter and former guest of "The 11th Pick Podcast," joined the show to discuss where the Hornets are nearly 50 games into the season, are injuries mostly to blame for Charlotte's woes, was Gordon Hayward's deal actually a good thing for this team, and finishing up with a segment called "Trade or Fade" where our host Joshua Balta grades Ben's recent Trade Machine ideas for the Hornets. 

The Hornets slip back to their losing ways falling 120-102 in Utah. The Hornets went 2/16 from deep and that pretty much summed up the night for the guys in Purple and Teal. Rui Hachimura was dealt to the Lakers for Kendrick Nunn and three 2nd round picks. Our host Joshua Balta discusses the impact that the deal may have on setting the market, and what that could mean for a few Hornets players should the franchise choose to move on. The episode finishes with a LaMelo Ball health update via Steve Clifford in the post-game presser, and a plead from our host to please not rush back the Hornets' All-Star. 

Hornets win!!!!!! But, it came at a cost. Of course it came at a cost. LaMelo Ball suffered yet another sprained ankle in the win over the Houston Rockets in the battle for last place. Our host Joshua Balta takes you through his thoughts on whether or not LaMelo should return this season, the medical staff's role in the hyper-injuries this season, Mark Williams' performance that hasn't been replicated in FOUR DECADES, coach Steve Clifford's franchise setting win total, and Clifford's comments from earlier in the week in regards to earning playing time versus being given playing time.