Buzz Beat

Brian 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

Richie, 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 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

Richie 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

PJ 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

Gordon 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

Richie, 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

Richie 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. ✍

Richie 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

Richie and Brian are back with another film breakdown of Brandon Miller. The two dissect his overall defensive impact, his movement shooting, his relocation skills, and midrange shot-making.

Brian 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

Brian 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

Richie 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.

Richie 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

Gerald 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

Richie 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

Brian 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

Richie, 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.

Richie 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

Spencer, 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