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Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets

Locked On Podcast Network, Doug Branson, Walker Mehl

Locked On Hornets podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Charlotte Hornets and the NBA. Walker Mehl from WFNZ and Doug Branson, a writer at EveryHornetsBoxscore.com, provide expert, local analysis and intelligent takes on the Charlotte Hornets. Locked On Hornets takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Hornets locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On

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00:34:52

What to EXPECT from Brandon Miller in Year 3? |...

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2025/10/07

On today's show, we are setting the expectations for Brandon Miller as he enters his pivotal third season. After a rusty performance in the preseason opener, we discuss the level of patience he'll need as he works his way back from a long layoff following wrist surgery. The team needs a lot from him, and we look at what Coach Charles Lee is emphasizing for his development—specifically, a greater ability to get to the rim, draw fouls, and finish through contact.We also examine the team's overall

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00:34:38

PRESZN GAME 1 RECAP: Kon Knueppel BALLS OUT with 18...

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2025/10/06

The first preseason game is in the books, and while the Hornets fell to the Thunder's B-team 135-114, the final score is the least important part of the story. The main headline was the outstanding debut of fourth overall pick Kon Knueppel, who earned a surprise start and led the team with 18 points. We explore why his smart, fundamental game makes him a perfect "pillar filler" and an ideal complement to LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, making a strong case for him to be the opening night

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00:36:52

Predicting which Hornets will IMPROVE or REGRESS |...

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2025/10/04

With the first preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder right around the corner, we are taking a look at the roster and predicting who will perform better and who might perform worse this upcoming season. After a 19-win campaign where nearly every key player was offensively inefficient, there is massive room for improvement across the board. We explore how players like LaMelo Ball and Collin Sexton could become more impactful by trading a bit of their elite offensive production for

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00:36:23

Who Will START at Center for the Hornets?! | Tre Mann...

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2025/10/03

On today's show, we are at "peak uncertainty" as we try to solve the biggest question of the Hornets' preseason: who will be the starting center? We explore the case for all three candidates in the running for the job. Is it the veteran Mason Plumlee, whose experience, positional size, and playmaking make him the safe choice? Is it the energetic Moussa Diabaté, whose physicality and speed fit the team's new identity? Or is it the rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner, whose elite size and shot-blocking are

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00:36:23

Did Charlotte FORGET About Defense?! | Brandon...

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2025/10/02

On today's show, we start by examining the Hornets' offseason strategy. After Coach Charles Lee's media day comments focused heavily on adding offensive creators and playing with more tempo, we ask the question: did the team forget about defense? We conclude that it's less about forgetting and more a "level of acceptance," with the front office choosing to lean into the roster's offensive strengths while still expecting maximum effort on the other end of the floor.With Josh Green injured, we then

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00:33:52

Wes & Walker Interviews: BRANDON MILLER'S Shot...

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2025/10/01

Walker goes solo to breakdown the best soundbites from his interviews on Wes and Walker. What did Charles Lee hope to accomplish this offseason? Walker gives his thoughts on Lee's comments about identity, pace, player development and more. Finally, you'll hear from Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, and Tre Mann on the upcoming season. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOHornets?sid=YouTube Become an official member of the Locked On Hornets Sicko Brigade and get

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00:35:15

Hornets Media Day Takeaways: A NEW LaMelo Ball & A...

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2025/09/30

Charlotte Hornets Media Day has concluded, and the overwhelming takeaway is a palpable shift in the team's culture and commitment. On today's hodgepodge recap, we explore all the key comments and themes from the event. The biggest story surrounds LaMelo Ball, with Coach Charles Lee and others noting a "different commitment level" from him in the weight room this offseason, resulting in added strength to both his upper and lower body. This newfound seriousness appears to be infectious. GM Jeff

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00:39:39

NBA SQUAD: Rockets Fred VanVleet Injury Nightmare,...

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2025/09/26

It's time for another episode of the NBA Squad! Today we are breaking down the Houston Rockets' nightmare Fred VanVleet injury, what we want to see from NBA Media Days, whether or not the Oklahoma City Thunder can take another step up and more! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-nba Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba Follow the Locked On Podcast NetworkTwitter 📲

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00:36:16

BIGGEST Questions for Hornets Media Day! LaMelo's...

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2025/09/26

With Charlotte Hornets Media Day arriving on Monday, we are looking ahead to the official start of the new season and the questions we want answered. For the first time in several years, the event is refreshingly free of off-court controversy, allowing the focus to be entirely on basketball. We discuss the key questions for the team's leadership, including asking Coach Charles Lee about his philosophy for building a starting five and his vision for a successful season for LaMelo Ball and Brandon

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00:37:40

Hornets WAIVE Nick Smith Jr., Closing the Book on the...

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2025/09/26

On today's show, we start with the breaking news that the Charlotte Hornets have waived guard Nick Smith Jr. While the move was widely expected due to a crowded backcourt, we take a moment to look back on his tenure. We acknowledge that he was a consummate professional who was given a fair opportunity to prove himself, but ultimately became a victim of the team's shift toward a veteran-heavy guard rotation.This decision officially closes the book on what we consider to be one of the worst cases of

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00:33:41

Will the Hornets BUYERS before the trade deadline? |...

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2025/09/25

On today's show, we start with a fascinating question prompted by a recent article from Brett Siegel over at Clutch Points: could the Charlotte Hornets be sneaky buyers at this year's trade deadline? We examine the specific scenario—a strong, better-than-expected start to the season—that would need to happen for the front office to consider making a move. We also discuss what kind of buyers they might be, likely targeting a center or wing defender in a smaller deal rather than making a massive,

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00:39:09

Hornets' BEST & WORST Case Scenarios! 20, 35, 40...

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2025/09/24

With Hornets Media Day just around the corner, we are playing a game of "What If" to explore the range of possibilities for the upcoming season. We map out three distinct scenarios based on potential win totals and examine what would have to happen for each to become a reality.First, we look at the floor: a 20-win season. This grim outcome would likely be caused by another year of devastating injuries to key players and would almost certainly trigger a full roster overhaul, including trading LaMelo

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00:35:30

Can the Hornets MAKE LaMelo Ball a LEADER?! | Ranking...

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2025/09/22

On today's show, we are back with the biggest takeaways from Head Coach Charles Lee's media luncheon. First, we address the battle for the starting center spot, with one host taking a victory lap on his prediction that veteran Mason Plumlee will get the initial nod. The main topic to come out of the event was a philosophical question: can a player be made into a leader? We examine the team's efforts to cultivate LaMelo Ball's leadership and debate whether he needs to be the primary voice when

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00:31:53

Charles Lee Luncheon Notes | Mason Plumlee STARTING...

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2025/09/21

Walker goes solo to share some of his biggest takeaways from the Hornets Luncheon with Head Coach Charles Lee. Walker reveals his thoughts on the center rotation, why Charles Lee loves Collin Sexton, and Brandon Miller's path to becoming a leader.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://linktr.ee/lockedonhornets Become an official member of the Locked On Hornets Sicko Brigade and get Hornets news, rumors and pictures of Byron Mullens sent directly to your phone via Subtext (14 Day

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00:38:19

Hornets Roster CRUNCH! Who Gets CUT? | Should...

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2025/09/17

With training camp just around the corner, we are firing up the Rotation Station to examine the Hornets' crowded roster. The team currently has too many players on guaranteed deals and will need to make some tough decisions to get down to the 15-man limit, which promises to create some intense competition in the preseason. We identify the most likely candidates to be cut, with Daquan Jeffries and Nick Smith Jr. at the top of the list, and explain why a busy offseason of signings has created this

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00:34:10

Fixing the Hornets' BIGGEST Weakness | LaMelo Ball to...

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2025/09/16

On today's show, we start by examining the biggest hole on the Charlotte Hornets' roster, a topic recently highlighted by Kevin Pelton of ESPN, who unsurprisingly points to the starting center position. While that may be the obvious weakness, we explore how this change in personnel could trigger a much-needed and dramatic shift in the team's offensive identity. The Hornets were statistically one of the worst transition teams in the entire league last season, but there is reason for optimism.We look

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00:34:29

Gerald Wallace vs Terry Rozier for BEST #3 | Bill...

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2025/09/12

The moment has finally arrived—we are officially settling the debate for who wore the number three jersey best in Charlotte history. The main event features a showdown between Gerald "Crash" Wallace, the lone All-Star in Bobcats history and one of only three players ever to average two steals and two blocks in a season, and "Scary" Terry Rozier, who professionally kept the lights on and made the team watchable in the post-Kemba era. We also examine the legacy of the franchise's first-ever draft

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00:37:17

Larry Johnson vs LaMelo Ball for BEST #2 in Hornets...

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2025/09/12

With David Walker, the OG Walker, back in the building, we finally get to another round of "Who Wore It Best," although not the one Walker has been waiting for. We set our sights on the iconic number two jersey, sparking a debate for the ages. Is Larry "Grandmama" Johnson the undisputed champion due to his franchise-altering cultural impact, or do LaMelo Ball's Rookie of the Year and All-Star seasons in the jersey give him a claim? We also examine the strong case for Marvin Williams, the

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00:36:23

Charles Lee's CRITICAL Second Year | Were Injuries to...

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2025/09/11

This conversation naturally leads to a major debate: are injuries a valid excuse for the team's shortcomings? The Hornets had the fourth-most games lost to injury last season, but with significant new depth, we question if that reasoning will hold up this year. The discussion then shifts to the past, prompted by a headline wondering if injuries derailed the rise of the Al Jefferson, Nic Batum, and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist teams. We argue that while injuries—particularly to MKG—certainly had an impact,

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00:35:41

What's the Next BIG Hornets Payday Look Like for...

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2025/09/10

On today's show, we start with the news of Josh Giddey agreeing to a four-year, $100 million contract with the Bulls. This deal perfectly illustrates the "Giddey conundrum," a tough spot for teams navigating the new CBA with players who are good, but not quite max-level talents. This leads us to examine the Hornets' own roster and future extension decisions. While the 2021 draft class is a non-factor, the front office will soon face a huge decision with Brandon Miller. We explore whether he is on a

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