Jerry Donation from ClutchPoints joins our host Joshua Balta to discuss the biggest takeaways from the team's exit interviews. Segments on LaMelo Ball, Steve Clifford, PJ Washington, rapid fire on who should be back in Charlotte next season, and more can be found right here at Hive Hoops!

This season was hellacious. And it's over. Yet Balta has hope, and in this episode he details why headed into the off-season.

The Greensboro Hornets are back! Our host Joshua Balta breaks down the latest performances from James Bouknight, Kai Jones, and the rest of the young Hornets. New CBA Deal. What does it mean for the Charlotte Hornets?

The Charlotte Hornets de-saddled the Dallas Mavericks in back-to-back contests over the weekend severely affecting the Mavs' chances at the post-season while providing a shot to the arm for the Hornets' fanbase down the stretch of the season. Dennis Smith Jr. had big time performances against his former team, and has been playing well for the Hornets all season long. Should DSJ be brought back to Charlotte next season although he is shooting 21% from three? Our host Joshua Balta dives into this, JT Thor's recent play, and the center rotation carousel that the Hornets will deploy in the final 6 games of the campaign.

Evan Kent from The Crown Club joins our host, Joshua Balta, to provide his thoughts on the possible sale of the Charlotte Hornets by Michael Jordan. New information has surfaced since the reports originally released. Balta and Evan give their takes on why they believe a sale may, or may not, occur. Nick Richards received a 3 yr/15M extension. Was this a good move? In addition, the roster continues to fill out heading into the off-season/next season. Does this bode well for coach Steve Clifford, and should he return next season?

Swarm and Sting's B.W. Whitted joined our host, Joshua Balta, to discuss the biggest topic surrounding the Charlotte Hornets at the moment...Michael Jordan possibly selling his majority stake in the organization. The two go in depth on the topic dissecting Jordan's tenure in Charlotte from a basketball standpoint, community level, and even to what it would mean to the league as a whole if MJ were to sell the team. In addition, B.W. recently wrote an article that was inspired by a Hornets fan who has started a petition to have Gerald Wallace's jersey retired in Charlotte. B.W. provides reasons as to why he believes Crash's number should be in the rafters at the Spectrum Center. The discussion gives way to an over-arching question of, "Which Charlotte players' jerseys should be retired?"

Darian Thomas from The Lead, Trust The Buzz, and Bleav in Hornets joins our host, Joshua Balta, to discuss players from the NCAA Tournament who should be on Charlotte's radar in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft. 

Hive Hoops is back this week with your host Joshua Balta. The Hornets are 7-3 in their last 10 games and one of the top defensive teams since the NBA Trade Deadline. Balta details some of the reasons that the Hornets have been trending upwards as of late. Kelly Oubre and Dennis Smith Jr. are healthy and playing like it recently for Charlotte. Should they return next season in the Queen City? All of this and more right here at Hive Hoops!

LaMelo Ball is out for the season, and had successful surgery to repair a fractured ankle on Wednesday. Our host, Joshua Balta, details what his main concerns are for the LaMelo-less Hornets down the final stretch. Charlotte's five game winning streak came to an unsurprising end Wednesday night as Kevin Durant made his return to play donning a Phoenix jersey for the first time since his trade to the Suns. A brief recap of the game leads to some positive takeaways for a certain Hornets rookie. Do the Hornets have a legit shot at a bottom three record now? Find out here at Hive Hoops! 

LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams headline this latest rendition of Hive Hoops starring guest, Sam Dracula. And how could they not? LaMelo Ball is playing the best basketball of the season alongside his new shiny toy in rookie big, Mark Williams, who dropped in 18 points and TWENTY rebounds against Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat. The performance helped propel the Charlotte Hornets to their fourth consecutive win ushering in a wisp of hope into a fanbase that has been rather lifeless dating back to the summer of 2022. Our host, Joshua Balta, and Sam dive into what they are seeing that has them excited again about the Charlotte Hornets. Does Mitch Kupchak deserve apologies from the fanbase in their critiques of roster construction, draft day trades, and general overall handling of the franchise? Bryce McGowens received a 4 yr/7M contract. How big is this for Charlotte? What does this mean for James Bouknight? And we actually did go over an hour! Longest episode in Hive Hoops history!