Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod
624 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 176 ratingsBuzz Beat is a Charlotte Hornets podcast hosted by Richie Randall, Spencer Percy, Brian Geisinger, and Lee Branscome. The show provides in-depth analysis — covering Xs and Os, coaching strategies and team trends.
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Episodes
Charles Lee's Impressive Presser
June 26, 2024 10:24 - 28 minutesRichie reacts to the introductory press conference of Charles Lee. Lee emphasizes his past coaches, the need for competitiveness, and a focus on the process. ✍🏼 Latest Piece: The Hornets' Offseason Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mock Draft Deliberation
June 19, 2024 09:15 - 1 hourWe partake in a Mock Draft where 5 others joined Buzz Beat to make their selections before the Hornets. We go through the thought process of which players would be in play for Charlotte and fail to come to a consensus. ✍🏼 NEW: The Hornets Offseason Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WFNZ Radio Hit | June 17
June 17, 2024 13:29 - 13 minutesRichie joins WFNZ to share his thoughts about Charlotte’s offseason. With Willy and T-Bone, he discusses the optimism with Charles Lee, the future of Miles Bridges, and targets in next week’s NBA Draft. ✍🏼 Read: Hornets Offseason Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Roster Building Priorities
June 13, 2024 09:30 - 47 minutesRichie invites Dylan Jackson to discuss Charles Lee and his experience affecting the Hornets’ offseason. The two also share NBA Playoff observations and what that means for Charlotte’s priorities for targeting players in the draft and free agency. YouTube Version Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Profiling Rob Dillingham, Nikola Topić
June 10, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutesBrian and Darian break down the games of Rob Dillingham (Kentucky) and Nikola Topić (Serbia). The two discuss Dillingham’s open-floor passing, floater, and lack of size. They also mention Topić’s rim finishing and question marks around his shot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Managing Draft Assets
June 05, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutesBrian and Darian chat about how the Hornets can manage their roster and potentially add undesirable contracts for future picks. The two also discuss the new owners’ attachment to the current players and which pieces are expendable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Profiling Zaccharie Risacher
May 30, 2024 09:00 - 16 minutesBrian and Darian discuss the French prospect for JL Bourg, Zaccharie Risacher. The two discuss his athleticism, buying into his shot, and lack of creation from his position. Could he fall to the 6th pick? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Profiling Dalton Knecht
May 29, 2024 09:00 - 15 minutesBrian and Darian spotlight Dalton Kencht, a 23-year-old guard from Tennessee. The two discuss his shooting on all levels, his deficiencies on the defensive end, and if pick 6 is too high for Knecht. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Profiling Donovan Clingan
May 28, 2024 09:00 - 16 minutesBrian and Darian discuss Donovan Clingan, the big from UConn. The two wonder about his redundancy with the roster, if his shot will ever come along, and how he can impact the way on the defensive end. Join the Buzz Beat Plus chat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Profiling Reed Sheppard
May 25, 2024 12:45 - 23 minutesBrian and Darian return to discuss the uber-efficient shooter from Kentucky, Reed Sheppard. The two chat about his height limitations, the ways he can get his buckets, and what type of defensive impact he can have from the guard position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin Sweeney of SI
May 23, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutesRichie brings on Kevin Sweeney of Sports Illustrated to chat about the upcoming NBA Draft. Kevin speaks about draft philosophies, if Donovan Clingan will be available at the 6th selection, and gives scouting reports of several players. Prospects discussed in this episode: Donovan Clingan (UConn), Stephon Castle (UConn), Matas Buzelis (G-League Ignite), Ron Holland (G-League Ignite), Dalton Knecht (Tennessee), Ja’Kobe Walter (Baylor) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
Profiling Stephon Castle, Cody Williams
May 20, 2024 09:05 - 38 minutesBrian and Darian break down the games of Stephon Castle (Connecticut) and Cody Williams (Colorado). Among other things, the two discuss the defensive presence of Castle and whether Williams is worth taking at the 6th pick. Stephon Castle Video Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Profiling Ron Holland, Matas Buzelis
May 16, 2024 09:59 - 42 minutesBrian and Darian start their draft coverage with their thoughts on two prospects from the G-League Ignite, Ron Holland and Matas Buzelis. The two talk about their measurables, offensive and defensive strengths, and their fit within the Hornets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Charles Lee Hired as Head Coach
May 10, 2024 09:15 - 27 minutesRichie and Brian react to the Hornets naming Charles Lee as the organization’s new head coach. The two discuss JJ Redick’s involvement in this coaching race and what Lee will bring to the table. Spencer also shares his thoughts on the hire to conclude the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Standout Skill | Bridges, Miller
May 09, 2024 10:05 - 45 minutesRichie, Brian, and Darian finish this series by discussing the strengths of Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller. The three discuss the regression from Bridges, his future with the team, and Miller’s intangibles that have already shown up in his rookie season. Get ad-free episodes, and early access to episodes by taking advantage of an annual subscription to Buzz Beat Plus for 75% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Standout Skill | Micić, Richards, Williams
May 02, 2024 09:30 - 52 minutesRichie, Brian, and new co-host Darian continue the series by discussing the strengths of Vasa Micić, Nick Richards, and Grant Williams. The three converse about Micić’s driving ability, the offensive rebounding from Richards, and Grant’s pairing with Brandon Miller. Link to special offer for 75% off an annual subscription Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Standout Skill | Ball, Bertāns, Mann
April 24, 2024 09:50 - 51 minutesRichie, Brian, and new co-host Darian begin this new series by discussing the strengths of LaMelo Ball, Dāvis Bertāns, and Tre Mann. The three chatted about Ball’s shooting and foul-drawing, the movement shooting of Bertāns, and Mann’s variety of skills on both ends of the court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Profiling Quinn, Skeeter, and Young
April 10, 2024 09:30 - 26 minutesRichie spotlights three coaching candidates: Chris Quinn of Miami, Lamar Skeeter of Utah, and Kevin Young of the Suns. He looks at their career paths and biggest selling points as head coaches. He then ranks Quinn, Skeeter, Young, Fernandez, and Lee for his preference as head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Clifford Steps Down
April 04, 2024 10:30 - 29 minutesRichie goes solo to share his thoughts on the loss to the Blazers and the news that Steve Clifford will be leaving at season’s end. He also spotlights and profiles two candidates and which one is his early favorite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hornets Lose Steam vs. Celtics
April 02, 2024 15:22 - 35 minutesRichie is joined by Darian (Trust the Buzz) for a game recap and discussion about LaMelo’s injury. The two highlight Grant Williams, Miles Bridges, and Boston’s three-point shooting in the home loss on April 1. Lastly, the conversation shifts to LaMelo’s health and whether the plans for him have changed. 📺 YouTube Version Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Keep or Move: Miles Bridges
March 25, 2024 09:45 - 35 minutesRichie answers a listener's question on Substack concerning the option of retaining or moving on from Miles Bridges. He gives his top reasons to keep and top reasons to trade Bridges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeff Peterson's Priorities
March 18, 2024 09:30 - 53 minutesRichie, Spencer, and Brian answer listener questions live on Playback. The three discuss Tre Mann’s status in the depth chart and which issues should be the most pressing for the newly hired Jeff Peterson. Enter for a free Buzz Beat shirt. Details and rules are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brandon Miller: The Right Choice?
March 11, 2024 09:59 - 45 minutesRichie and Brian answer your questions live on Playback. The two answer questions about the decision between Scoot and Brandon Miller, Grant William’s role next season, and scenarios involving a Miles Bridges sign-and-trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feisty Loss to Magic
March 06, 2024 11:50 - 35 minutesRichie presents player themes in Charlotte’s loss to the Orlando Magic. He highlights the performances of Tre Mann, Brandon Miller, Davis Bertans, Grant Williams, and Vasilije Micić. He also shares quick thoughts on the hiring of Jeff Peterson. Get 50% off an annual susbcption to Buzz Beat Plus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brian Field: Grant Williams' HS Coach
March 01, 2024 10:15 - 25 minutesBrian Field — former varsity basketball coach of Grant Williams at Providence Day — joined Richie to discuss his career. Field shares his thoughts on his coaching philosophies, winning the 2016 state championship, and his relationship with Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ugly Loss in Milwuakee
February 28, 2024 11:45 - 44 minutesRichie, Brian, and Darian (“Trust The Buzz”) recap the 123-85 loss against the Bucks. The three discuss the lows of the game while still trying to highlight any positives that have been happening with this team in their recent stretch of play. The final segment covers the signing of Aleksej Pokuševski. Get 50% off an annual subscription to Buzz Beat Plus (must be redeemed by the end of March 2024) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kyle Bailey of WFNZ
February 21, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutesKyle Bailey of WFNZ joins Richie to discuss the new-look Hornets, Schnall and Plotkin’s involvement as owners, and how Charlotte should approach the season's final two months. Richie finishes the episode by answering questions on rounding out the starting lineup and whether the lottery odds should even be taken into consideration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Newcomer Check-In
February 16, 2024 11:50 - 57 minutesRichie and Brian discuss Grant Williams, Seth Curry, Dāvis Bertāns, Tre Mann, and Vasilije Micić following the Hornets' 3-game win streak. Also, who goes to the bench when LaMelo Ball returns? YouTube Version Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Evaluating the Mavericks Trade
February 12, 2024 16:00 - 54 minutesPJ Washington was traded to the Dallas Mavericks and Brian and Spencer recap the details. They profile the incoming players of Grant Williams and Seth Curry and look at how this affects the direction of the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Evaluating the Thunder Trade
February 12, 2024 10:30 - 31 minutesGordon Hayward was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Richie recaps the details. He profiles the incoming players of Vasilije Micic, Tre Man, and Davis Bertans and projects their future roles. In the last segment, he brings on Alex Speers of Down to Dunk to get some inside information on these ex-Thunder players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trade Deadline Buzz
February 07, 2024 11:50 - 54 minutesRichie, Spencer, and Brian talk about the hottest trade topics surrounding the Charlotte Hornets. The three chat about destinations for Miles Bridges, if it’s worth trading P.J. Washington, and how they will address the Lowry and Hayward buyout situation. YouTube Version Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fixing the DNA
February 02, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutesRichie goes solo to share his thoughts on Rozier’s comments and answer listener questions. Among other things, he addresses the need for veteran players and the complications of trading Miles Bridges. ✍🏼 Latest: Constructing Hypothetical Trades Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Next Moves
January 23, 2024 11:15 - 51 minutesRichie and Brian are joined by Div to discuss previous transactional mistakes, how Charlotte should approach the NBA Trade deadline, debate if Rozier to Miami makes sense, and what the organization should prioritize under the new ownership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fake Rozier Trades
January 11, 2024 10:15 - 30 minutesBrian and Spencer banter on hypothetical trades involving Terry Rozier. Spencer presents three trades that include the Raptors, Lakers, and Magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Young Hornets and Future Prospects
January 09, 2024 10:30 - 43 minutesBrian and Spencer chat about Nick Smith Jr. and Bryce McGowens. They evaluate their progress and where they fit into the current state of the roster. The episode concludes with a detailed breakdown of one draft prospect from Duke, Pittsburgh, and Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Injury Reports + Bulls Recap
January 06, 2024 12:46 - 42 minutesRichie invites Darian (“Trust the Buzz”) for a Chicago Bulls postgame recap. In addition to the performance in Chicago, the two discuss the way Hornets PR reports their injuries and potential movement at the trade deadline. 📺 YouTube Version Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Biggest Growth and Decline
January 02, 2024 11:45 - 52 minutesRichie recaps Charlotte’s 11th-straight loss in Denver and brings on Brian to field listener questions. The two pinpoint skills that need to be targeted, which players have shown the most growth, and which ones have had noticeable dips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Game Preview vs. Suns
December 29, 2023 13:25 - 32 minutesGerald Bourguet of PHNX Suns joins Richie to discuss the upcoming game between the Hornets and Suns. The two talk about Phoenix’s “Big 3,” the recent disappointing stretch from Phoneix, under-the-radar players, and finish with some Suns and Hornets trivia. YouTube Version Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Giving Three Gifts to Charlotte
December 26, 2023 22:01 - 25 minutesRichie hands out three gifts for the Charlotte Hornets to open. He speaks about the three-point shooting, and inbounds plays and urges the owners to get more aggressive (sooner rather than later). YouTube Version Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hornets Debate
December 21, 2023 12:01 - 51 minutesBrian and Spencer deliberate on several Hornets-related topics. The two discuss Terry Rozier and his trade priority, JT Thor’s future in the NBA, rehashing the Gordon Hayward acquisition, and LaMelo as a number one option. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Quarter-Season Trends
December 11, 2023 10:45 - 51 minutesRichie, Spencer, and Brian recap the win over the Raptors and share their thoughts on recent trends. The three also discuss and grade Mitch Kupchak’s tenure with the Hornets so far as it feels he’s on his last leg with the organization. 📺: YouTube Version Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Where Are You Defense?
December 04, 2023 10:59 - 25 minutesRichie goes solo to recap the loss to the Timberwolves and answer listener questions. He responds to inquiries about Charlotte’s lackluster defense, Nick Smith Jr., and buying out James Nnaji. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LaMelo's Injury Status
November 28, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutesSpencer, Brian, and Lee react to the news that LaMelo Ball has re-inured his right ankle. Spencer shares his report and briefly assesses the current situation while Briana and Lee discuss where the Hornets go from here. To wrap up the episode, Richie interviews second-year wing, Bryce McGowens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Another Clutch Win
November 23, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutesRichie is joined by Darian (“Trust The Buzz”) to recap the comeback win over Washington on Thanksgiving Eve. The two chat about another spectacular performance from LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges finding his groove, and take listener questions about the team's defense and a new GM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Film Rewind | Lost in Transition
November 20, 2023 11:45 - 35 minutesRichie and Brian break down three possessions from the Hornets' loss to the Knicks on November 18. The two specifically highlight the transition defense and vocalize their concerns with the defensive communication and effort. In addition to the film analysis, they also present their top three issues this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Second Loss in Group Play
November 18, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutesRichie and Lee recap the 130-99 loss to the Bucks in the In Season Tournament. Among other things, the two talk about another big performance from LaMelo, the return of Miles Bridges, and the two rookies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9 Games In
November 13, 2023 10:50 - 30 minutesRichie goes solo to recap the matinee loss to the Knicks and discuss early trends from the Hornets. He delves into the offensive profile without three-point shooters, the injury of Brandon Miller, and the potential return of Miles Bridges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Richie Joins Knicks Film School | Snippet
November 11, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutesRichie joined Andrew of the Knicks Film School to preview the Sunday matinée game in Madison Square Garden between the Knicks and Hornets. For the full episode, check the KFS podcast feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Disheartening Wizards Loss
November 09, 2023 11:15 - 32 minutesBrian and Lee recap the 132-116 loss to the Wizards. The two chat about LaMelo’s strong performance but struggle to find positives elsewhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hornets Fall to Mavs
November 06, 2023 11:15 - 40 minutesRichie and Brian recap the 118-124 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The two highlight LaMelo’s 30-point triple-double, PJ Washington and Gordon Hayward’s strong performances (minus the 4Q), and Brandon Miller’s first start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices