Courtside Seats with Kroeger | A Charlotte Hornets Podcast

With six rotational players being unavailable, the Hornets hung with the team with the best offense in the Association, but Charlotte ultimately fell 115-106 against Denver. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their silver-lining performances, and also discuss how the Hornets can get healthy with multiple days off before their next contest.

The Hornets wrapped up a three-game road trip in Toronto, and for the second time in less than a week they defeated the Raptors by a final score of 111-86. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and pick their top performers from the evening, and also preview Charlotte's next game against Denver.

As the Hornets finish up a three-game road swing north of the border, Sam Farber and Rob Longo of the Hornets Radio Network preview the matchup. The two also look at the lay of the land across the Eastern Conference through 20 games and also discuss the life and legacy of Elden Campbell.

LaMelo Ball scored 16 of his team-high 34 points in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to defeat the Knicks, as Charlotte fell 119-104 against New York on the road. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk break down the game and select their silver-lining performances, and also talk about the spotlight that has shined on Hornets Rookie Kon Knueppel the last couple of days.

Chris McClain, better known as "Mac" from the Mac and Bone Show on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ, stops by to preview Charlotte's game in New York with Sam Farber. The two also check the pulse on Hornets fans so far this season and some statistics that may correlate with the current record of the Hornets.

After two impressive wins at home, the Hornets were looking to build off that momentum, but turnover issues brought Charlotte back down to Earth in a 116-103 loss at Brooklyn. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break the game down and select their silver-lining performances, and also discuss Sam's latest story at Hornets.com surrounding Moussa Diabate and his rebounding ability.

It's no sleep till Brooklyn for the Hornets, as Charlotte will look to make it three-straight wins against the Nets to kick off a three-game road trip. Sam Farber and Rob Longo preview the matchup, and also preview the newly revised schedule for Charlotte coming up in a few weeks.

Despite being down 17 points in the first quarter, the Hornets chipped away at Toronto on the second night of a back-to-back, as Kon Knueppel tied the game late to force overtime, where the Hornets took their first lead of the game and held on for good. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break it all down and pick their stars of the night, and Sam sits down with Sion James in front of a live audience after the game to discuss the recent run the Hornets are on, as well as some questions from fans.

The Hornets finally saw their seven-game losing streak come to an end against Chicago 123-116 at home, thanks to strong performances from several key players. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their stars of the night, and also preview the Charlotte's next game against Toronto on the second night of a back-to-back.

The Hornets kicked off a three-game homestand against New York, and Charlotte ultimately fell 129-101 to the Knicks. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and discuss their silver-lining performances, and also preview the next game for Buzz City against the Chicago Bulls.

As Charlotte kicks off a three-game homestand surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday, Terrence Oglesby of Hornets on FanDuel Sports Network stops by to preview the Hornets taking on the Knicks with Sam Farber. The two also discuss the hot start to Kon Knueppel's NBA career, and also how some analytics surrounding the Hornets this season could bring some optimism despite the current injuries to the team.

Heading into Atlanta on the second night of a back-to-back, the Hornets were much more shorthanded than they were in the previous game against the Clippers, as LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller sat out for injury management. Despite missing some firepower, the Hornets nearly pulled out the win, eventually falling 113-110 to the Hawks. Rob Longo and Sam Perley discuss the game and pick their silver-lining performances, and also discuss Sam's recent article on Hornets.com highlighting Charlotte rookie Sion James and his path to the NBA.

The Hornets got good news on the injury front as Brandon Miller returned to the lineup for the first time in 13 games, but James Harden's big afternoon going for 55 points resulted in a 131-116 loss for Charlotte. Rob Longo and the lead writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley discuss the game and select their silver-lining performances, and also preview Charlotte's game in Atlanta on the second night of a back-to-back.

Joey Ellis of Queen City News makes his maiden voyage on the HHC with Sam Farber to preview Charlotte's showdown at home with the LA Clippers. The two also discuss the impressive run of Kon Knueppel to start off his NBA career.

As the Hornets wrapped up a two-game road trip in Indiana, the hot shooting of the Pacers put the Hornets in an early deficit at halftime. Charlotte couldn't climb out of the hole despite a strong fourth quarter, ultimately falling 127-118. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk discuss the game and pick their silver-lining performances, and also chat about the latest NBA rookie ladder that recently debuted with two Hornets cracking the top four.

As the Hornets prepare to wrap up a two-game road trip in Indiana, the TV voice of the Hornets, Eric Collins, joins Sam Farber to preview the matchup. The two also discuss the state of the team so far this season, as well as Eric's new role on a national level, joining Prime's NBA coverage this season.

It was a good news/bad news kind of day for the Hornets, who fell in the waning moments of a close one at Toronto, 110-108 despite great performances from Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel. However, the team also got good news on the injury front as Brandon Miller returned to basketball activities. Rob Longo is joined by Sam Perley to break it all down.

The Hornets will begin a two-game road swing with a stop north of the border taking on a hot Toronto Raptors team. Sam Farber and Rob Longo preview the matchup, and also discuss the great start to Kon Knueppel's rookie season.

Facing the tall task of taking on Oklahoma City on the second night of a back-to-back, the shorthanded Hornets fell 109-96. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the contest, and as Buzz City debuted the Hooper's Paradise uniforms and court, Sam is joined by Seth Bennett, Chief Marketing Officer at Hornets Sports and Entertainment, to discuss the inspiration behind the jerseys, as well as future City Edition uniforms and courts we can see in the future.

The Hornets kicked off a back-to-back on the road at Milwaukee and went toe-to-toe with the Bucks, but ultimately fell in overtime by a final score of 147-134. Rob Longo and Sam Perley discuss the game and pick their silver-lining performances of the evening, and also preview Charlotte's next game at home against Oklahoma City.

The Hornets hit the road to face Milwaukee in their second Emirates NBA Cup group game. Sam Farber is joined by Cameron Williams of the Charlotte Post to preview the matchup, and also talk about the talented rookie class.

The Hornets and the Bucks were equally shorthanded going into this game, and it was Charlotte that was able to outlast Milwaukee by a final tally of 111-100. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their top performances of the evening, and also discuss the latest NBA Rookie Ladder, which now has two Hornets rookies in the top five.

David Koehn, the radio voice of the Milwaukee Bucks, stops by the HHC to chat with Sam Farber as Charlotte gets ready to play the Bucks in two straight games. The two preview both games and also go over the latest power rankings.

Once again missing key pieces to the starting lineup, the Hornets squared off against a Lakers team propelled by an historic start to the season by Luka Doncic, and Charlotte ultimately fell 121-111. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the contest and select their silver-lining performances, plus the two also discuss the surge of offensive efficiency by Buzz City this weekend.

Danielle Stein of WCNC stops by to make her maiden voyage on the HHC with Sam Farber. The two preview Charlotte's game against the Lakers, as well as the upcoming homestand as a whole and the hot start of the Hornets rookies.

Despite the Hornets allowing 53 points in the opening quarter to Miami and being down as many as 26 in the second quarter, Charlotte nearly pulled off the come-from-behind victory, but ultimately fell 126-108. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down what went wrong for the Hornets, pick their silver-lining selections and also discuss the Greensboro Swarm's thrilling victory on opening night.

Mike Solarte, the Sports Director at Spectrum News One, stops by the HHC for the first time this season to preview Charlotte's showdown in Miami in the first game of group play of the Emirates NBA Cup. He joins Sam Farber to also discuss the latest rookie ladder and power rankings.

The Hornets couldn't hold onto their lead late in the fourth quarter against New Orleans, as the Pelicans finished the game on an 11-0 run in the final 2:50 to secure a 116-112 win. Rob Longo and Will Palaszczuk break down what went wrong for Charlotte and also pick their silver-lining performances of the night. The two also discuss the most recent news of the Hornets partnering with local media companies to bring back a dozen games on free, over the air television once again this season.

Erik Spanberg of the Charlotte Business Journal stops by to help Sam Farber preview Charlotte's showdown in New Orleans to kick off a two-game road trip. The two also discuss the two massive projects that Hornets Sports and Entertainment have taken on, including the reimagining of Spectrum Center, as well as the progress of the Novant Health Performance Facility.

With LaMelo Ball not available on the second night of a back-to-back, Miles Bridges and his supporting cast of rookies were able to pick up the slack in a 126-103 win over Utah to wrap up a three-game homestand. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their top performers from the night, and the two also discuss how several Hornets rookies should be ranked higher on the most recent rookie ladder from the NBA's website.

The Hornets couldn't hold onto their six-point lead at halftime against Minnesota and got outscored 72-49 in the second half as Charlotte fell 122-105. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game, discuss the return of a healthy Tre Mann, and also preview Buzz City's next game against Utah.

The Hornets kicked off a three-game homestand with a loss to the hands of the Orlando Magic 123-107. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and what went wrong for Charlotte, while previewing the next game for Buzz City, a showdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Sam is also joined by Yolonda Miller and Besty Mack, Executive Director of the Hornets Foundation, as the Hornets hosted Breast Cancer Awareness Night.

Gabe McDonald, sports anchor at Carolina Sports Live on Queen City News, stops by to preview Charlotte's matchup against Magic with Sam Farber. The two also discuss the start of the season and the role that Collin Sexton has played for Buzz City so far.

The Hornets got outpaced by the fastest playing team in the NBA in the Miami Heat by a final tally of 144-117. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down what went wrong for Charlotte in its final game of a three-game road trip, and also take a look ahead at Buzz City's three-game homestand coming up.

Travis "T-Bone" Hancock of Sports Radio WFNZ stops by the HHC for the first time this season to preview the Hornets taking on the Heat in Miami with Sam Farber. The two also discuss the latest news and notes surrounding LaMelo Ball's hot start, as well as the latest on Brandon Miller's injury.

The Hornets were down as many as 13 against the Wizards, but outscored Washington 88-51 in the second half to secure a 139-113 win on the second night of a back-to-back, all while LaMelo Ball went for a 38-point triple-double. Hornets Radio Network Manager Rob Longo and the lead writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley break down the game and pick their top performers of the night, and also discuss what we've learned about this Hornets team through the first week of the season.

The Hornets kicked off their first night of a back-to-back in Philadelphia and nearly came away with a win, but ultimately fell by a final tally of 125-121. Rob Longo is joined by Will Palaszczuk of Sports Radio WFNZ to break down the game and pick their silver-lining performances, and the two also preview Charlotte's second night of a back-to-back against the Washington Wizards.

Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer stops by for the first time this season, previewing Charlotte's first road game of the season in Philadelphia with Sam Farber. The take a look back at the opening game of the season for the Hornets and if the narrative around the league surrounding Buzz City is beginning to change.

As this season of Hornets basketball gets underway, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson stops by the HHC to preview the season with Sam Farber. The two cover offseason moves, rookie expectations and much, much more.

For the fifth straight season, the Hornets opened up the campaign with a victory, this time by a 136-117 tally at home over the Nets. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the historic performance by Buzz City, and also talk about the potential that Hornets rookies have this upcoming season.

As Buzz City gets set to take on the Nets in the season opener at the Hive, Hornets head of basketball operations Jeff Peterson stops by to preview the season with Sam Farber. Sam is also joined by Hornets Radio Network Manager Rob Longo to preview Charlotte's opening game of the season against Brooklyn.

The Hornets concluded the preseason with a 113-108 loss at New York, a close contest considering the fact that Charlotte decided to rest Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball. Rob Longo and Sam Perley of Hornets.com discuss the game and pick their silver-lining performances, and the two also wrap up the preseason as a whole and what they've learned.

The Hornets headed to Greensboro to continue preseason play, and impressed with a 145-116 performance against the Memphis Grizzlies. Rob Longo is joined by the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ, Will Palaszczuk to break down the game and pick their top performances of the evening. The two also discuss what to look for in the final preseason game and preview that showdown against the New York Knicks.

The Hornets have hit the backend of their preseason schedule, getting ready to face Memphis in Greensboro. Sam Farber and Rob Longo preview all the action, and Sam sits down with Greensboro Swarm head coach DJ Bakker to discuss what fans can expect from the Swarm this season.

The Hornets picked up their first preseason win in 2025 thanks to a strong performance by the entire starting five, resulting in a 120-116 win over Dallas. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and pick their top performers of the evening, and the two discuss what we've learned so far through three preseason games.

The Hornets continued their march through the preseason with a stop in Oklahoma City, dropping a 122-116 decision. Rob Longo and Sam Perley discuss the contest and pick their silver-lining performances, and also preview Charlotte's next preseason game on the road at Dallas.

For the second straight preseason game, the Hornets will square off against the Thunder, this time in Oklahoma City. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick the best soundbites from earlier in the week from training camp.

The Hornets took their show on the road to start off preseason play, falling 135-114 to Oklahoma City in Charleston. Rob Longo and Sam Farber break down the game and provide their silver-lining selections, plus the duo preview the upcoming Purple and Teal Day festivities.

With the first two preseason games taking place against Oklahoma City, Nick Gallo, the TV sideline reporter for the Thunder, stops by to preview the matchups with Sam Farber.

With the third day of training camp wrapped up, Rob Longo and Sam Perley react to what head coach Charles Lee had to say when he addressed the media. Sam Farber also continues our player previews, sitting down with John Bishop, the broadcaster for the Creighton Blue Jays, to talk about Ryan Kalkbrenner's collegiate career, as well as David Locke, the voice of the Utah Jazz, to discuss what Hornets fans can expect from Collin Sexton this season.

As the Hornets wrap up day two of training camp, Rob Longo and Sam Perley react to some of the best quotes from the players. Plus, Sam Farber sits down with the voice of the UCONN Huskies, Mike Crispino, to discuss Liam McNeeley, as well as the radio voice of the Dallas Mavericks, Chuck Cooperstein, to chat about what Hornets fans could expect from Spencer Dinwiddie this season.