Hornets Hive Cast

Before the Hornets kick off the 2026-27 campaign in Brooklyn, Sam Farber is joined by Jeff Peterson, President of Basketball Operations for the Hornets. The two discuss all of the offseason moves and the latest contract extension to Brandon Miller, and Sam is joined by Phil Orban of WSOC-TV to preview the season opener against the Nets.

With the start of a new NBA season right around the corner, Sports Director at WSOC-TV Phil Orban stops by to preview Charlotte's season opener with Sam Farber. The Hornets also announced the team has agreed on a rookie contract extension with former No. 2 overall pick Brandon Miller, and Sam is joined by Sam Perley of Hornets.com to discuss the news.

The Hornets wrapped up preseason play with one final tune-up in Memphis, falling to the Grizzlies by a final tally of 117-98. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and pick their silver-lining performances, and also take a look at the finalized roster as the Hornets waived Pat Connaughton prior to the game.

The Hornets kicked off a brief two-game road trip to finish up preseason play in Boston, but ultimately fell 114-93. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and also preview Charlotte's final preseason game in Memphis, and also highlight the latest feature video from HSE Studios, a feature on Coby White titled "A Carolina Story."

The Hornets wrapped up the home portion of their preseason schedule with a convincing win over Milwaukee by a final tally of 105-90. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their stars of the night, and the two also preview Charlotte' supcoming game against Boston.

The scoreboard wasn't kind to the Hornets in their first preseason game of 2026, as Charlotte fell at home to a hot shooting Brooklyn team by a final tally of 124-90. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and discuss why there were more positives than negatives despite the final score, plus the two preview the upcoming Purple and Teal Day at Spectrum center, as well as the next preseason game at hom against the Bucks.

With the first preseason game looming, the Hornets did not get good news on the injury front, as it was announced Coby White will miss the team's preseason games due to a calf strain suffered during training camp. Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo break down the news, pick what they are looking for heading into the first preseason game, and also preview the game itself.

With the start of the preseason right around the corner, Hornets players, coaches and front office members all met with the media for the annual media day circuit. Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo discuss the most notable quotes, and hear from several Hornets players, as well as head coach Charles Lee and Jeff Peterson, President of Basketball Operations.

There were plenty of new announcements when it comes to Hornets coverage on TV, as it was made official that Eric Collins, Dell Curry and Shannon Spake will return to cover Hornets basketball for the 2026-27 season. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down all of the details and also recap the most recent transaction by Charlotte, acquiring Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard from Atlanta along with cash considerations in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith.

Despite the season rapidly approaching, Charlotte's front office is still making moves by acquiring Dennis Schröder and cash considerations from Cleveland in exchange for Tre Mann, which was also included as part of a larger five-team deal. Sam Farber and Sam Perley break down the move and also discuss the latest episode of Reel Access, as well as the most recent win total predictions for the Hornets this upcoming season.