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Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod

Buzz Beat is a Charlotte Hornets podcast hosted by Richie Randall, Brian Geisinger, Darian Thomas, Matt Alquiza, and James Plowright. The show provides in-depth analysis, covering Xs and Os, coaching strategies, and team trends.

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00:54:51

Mistakes Since 2020

Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod ·

2025/07/29

Richie, Darian, Brian, and James share thoughts on Brandon Miller’s wrist, the two-way contract of Antonio Reeves, and contemplate Charlotte’s worst roster mistakes since 2020. The four weigh their options to determine which one was the most detrimental, but also share the best move of the last handful of years. Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in the Substack chat, written content, and much more.

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01:03:45

Summer League Champs

Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod ·

2025/07/22

Richie, Darian, and Brian recap the championship run from the Charlotte Hornets in Vegas. They highlight the play of Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner, KJ Simpson, and Tidjane Salaün. To end the episode, they quickly present their depth chart for the upcoming season.Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in the Substack chat, written content, and much more.

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00:46:44

Summer League Standout Rankings

Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod ·

2025/07/15

In Part 1 Brian, Matt, and James break down Kon Knueppel’s breakout performance, takeaways from Dallas-Charlotte and discuss Charlotte’s 3-0 Summer League run. In Part 2 (21 min) they each unveil their top six ranked players from least to most impressive from Summer League (so far).Subscribe to the Buzz Beat Substack for written posts, an engaged Hornets community and to explore the bonuses of our Buzz Beat + membership.Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A

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00:14:20

Film Findings | Collin Sexton

Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod ·

2025/07/08

Richie analyzes footage of Collin Sexton in a game against the Pistons. He examines Sexton's strengths and how he gets his buckets. He also points out the actions that would benefit him in a Charlotte Hornets jersey. There's an accompanying video available on our Buzz Beat Substack.Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in the Substack chat, written content, and much more.

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00:42:22

Summer League Preview

Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod ·

2025/07/08

Brian and James preview the Las Vegas Summer League and discuss what we can expect from specific Hornets. They talk about which players they’re eager to watch, who has the most to prove, and who might earn a two-way contract. Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in the Substack chat, written content, and much more.

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00:57:09

Free Agency Breakdown

Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod ·

2025/07/02

Richie, James, and Matt recap the recent moves from the Charlotte Hornets to start free agency. The three chat about the makeup of the 15-man roster, Josh Okogie’s non-guaranteed contract, the uncertain status of Tre Mann, and the acquisitions of Mason Plumlee and Pat Connaughton.NOTE: This was recorded 1 hour before Tre Mann agreed to a 3-year deal.

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00:10:58

WFNZ Radio Hit | June 30

Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod ·

2025/06/30

Richie joins Kyle Bailey of WFNZ to chat about Charlotte’s offseason. The two discuss the draft, free agent options, and what the Hornets do with Tre Mann.

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00:22:18

Hornets Acquire Collin Sexton

Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod ·

2025/06/30

Richie goes LIVE on Substack to discuss free agency and review the acquisition of Collin Sexton. He talks about the cap sheet, free agency priorities, and breaks down Sexton’s offensive and defensive game.

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00:25:05

Kon Knueppel Report

Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod ·

2025/06/28

Brian, Matt, and Darian share their analysis of Kon Knueppel, the 4th overall pick for the Charlotte Hornets. This was originally released on May 27, but the information remains relevant as they discuss both offensive and defensive aspects and some of his underrated skills.

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00:38:04

Hornets Select Sion James and Ryan Kalkbrenner

Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod ·

2025/06/27

James, Matt, Brian and Darian react to Charlotte's selections of Sion James and Ryan Kalkbrennar in the early second round. The group also discuss Charlotte's shift in draft philosophy and share their overall grades for the Hornets' 2025 draft class.

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00:09:20

Free Agency 101

Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod ·

2025/06/26

BONUS SNIPPET | Richie invites Yossi Gozlan of the Third Apron to prepare Hornets fans for free agency, beginning June 30. The two highlight some of the salary cap minutiae, chat about Tre Mann’s free agency, and mention potential moves Charlotte can make this offseason.For the full episode, visit Buzz Beat Plus.

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00:50:07

Hornets Select Knueppel & McNeeley

Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod ·

2025/06/26

Brian, Darian, and James recap Charlotte’s first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. The three evaluate Kon Knueppel’s game and whether his ceiling warrants the 4th overall pick. After acquiring the 29th pick in a trade involving Mark Williams, they get a chance to break down Liam McNeeley’s game.

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01:02:10

The Mock Draft

Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod ·

2025/06/24

Darian, Matt, and Brian help forecast the top six picks of the NBA Draft. With the team-specific selections from Drew Johnson (Dallas), Adam Aaronson (Philadelphia), and Noah Magaro-George (San Antonio), they were able to weigh their options at the fourth overall pick. To end the episode, the three put together a pie chart with all the possibilities for Charlotte’s pick.🚨 Special Offer Link: Buzz Beat+ for $60 annually ($15 less with all the same perks!)Must redeem by June 27, 2025

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01:04:13

Disregarded Prospects

Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod ·

2025/06/17

Brian, James, and Matt discuss some of the lesser-discussed prospects. While they aren’t projected to go fourth overall, the crew discusses Collin Murray-Boyles of South Carolina, Jeremiah Fears of Oklahoma, and Duke's Khaman Maluach.Richie also spends 10 minutes sharing his thoughts on Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

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00:20:58

PREVIEW | Prospect Roulette

Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod ·

2025/06/15

PREVIEW SNIPPET | James, Brian, Darian, and Matt use a random wheel to begin their discussion on prospects. When it landed on a specific number, the co-hosts were required to use their personal “Big Board” to talk about that player ranked at that position. The numbers generated for this exercise were 10, 12, 14, 20, 21, 25, 27, and 33.For the full episode, please visit Buzz Beat Plus.

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01:00:36

Intel: True or False

Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod ·

2025/06/10

Brian, James, and Darian try to separate fact from fiction with the latest draft pick intel. A lot hinges on what Philadelphia will do with the third selection. We analyze the scenarios and how each has a ripple effect on the Hornets. We share our current thoughts on the top prospects expected to be available with the fourth pick.

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00:10:47

WFNZ Radio Hit | June 9

Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod ·

2025/06/09

Richie joins Mac and T-Bone on WFNZ to share his thoughts on the Hornets’ offseason. They discuss several prospects available with the 4th overall pick and the road to success as a small-market team.

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00:57:39

Hornets Chat with Tate Frazier

Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod ·

2025/06/07

Tate Frazier of The Ringer joins James for an all-encompassing conversation about the Charlotte Hornets. The two chat about Tate’s fandom, dissect the choices for the number 4 overall pick, and look at Bridges and Ball’s future in Charlotte.

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00:56:32

NBA Playoff Lessons

Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod ·

2025/06/03

Richie and Matt are joined by Jeremy Grandison to discuss how the NBA Playoffs can shape the Hornets’ future. The three talk about double-big lineups, versatile players, and how there are multiple ways to build a competitive roster.

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01:03:05

Assessing V.J. Edgecombe & Kon Knueppel

Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod ·

2025/05/28

Brian, Darian, and Matt analyze two prospects projected as options for the Hornets with the No. 4 overall pick. They examine the offensive and defensive play of V.J. Edgecombe (Baylor) and Kon Knueppel (Duke).

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