Hive Hoops

On this episode of Hive Hoops, our host, Joshua Balta, details what he believes is the best case scenario for the Charlotte Hornets this season. Is it playoffs or bust? Embrace the tank? Or some third middle thing? Find out on Hive Hoops!

Expectations are starting to rise. This is what off-seasons are for. While fans of the Charlotte Hornets have many reasons to be hopeful, our host, Joshua Balta, cautions them to be optimistic for the future but not overly fanatical about the season to come.

The Charlotte Hornets have had a great summer. Hiring Charles Lee, filling out his staff, trading for a defensive-minded guard in Josh Green, taking a chance on a high-upside prospect in Salaün, adding veteran leadership in Taj Gibson and Seth Curry, going 7-1 across all competitions this summer, and building a true culture/identity within the organization. There was one misstep though. Our host Joshua Balta details what that miss was on this episode of Hive Hoops.

On this episode of Hive Hoops, our host Joshua Balta celebrates the Hornets' offseason that fans have been dreaming of and calling for for years now.

Free Agency has begun. Well, unless you are the Charlotte Hornets. But, if you have been paying attention, newly-hired VP of Basketball Ops Jeff Peterson has been telling us what to expect. There has been no word on the Miles Bridges front. Will he be back in Charlotte? Should he be back in Charlotte? At what price? Which team could swoop in? What trade package could tempt the Hornets enough to move off of Bridges and continue to asset accumulate? You can find out right here on this episode of Hive Hoops!

The Charlotte Hornets surprised everyone and selected Tidjane Salaün 6th overall Wednesday night. Our host Joshua Balta provides his draft night thoughts on the selection.

Corban Ford from PUMAPro, Swish Theory, The Lead, and Basketball Intelligence joins our host, Joshua Balta, to discuss last-minute draft affairs and what the Charlotte Hornets will ultimately do Wednesday night. Trade up for Sheppard? Castle? Trade back for Ron Holland or Devin Carter? Stay pat at 6? Dillingham to Charlotte? All of this and more can be found right here on this episode of Hive Hoops!

Reports suggest that Charlotte could move up to draft Reed Sheppard or Stephon Castle in the 2024 NBA Draft. Dalton Knecht has also been linked to the Hornets in recent reports. Our host, Joshua Balta, tells us why Charlotte is in a good spot to move up, stay at 6, or even trade down on this episode of Hive Hoops.

Corban Ford from PUMA Pro16/Swish Theory/Basketball Intelligence joins Hive Hoops to give us his Draft Big Board. Who does Corban have #1 overall? Who are his Tier 1 Prospects? Tier 2? Concerns with Stephon Castle? The episode finishes with a "Would You Rather" segment focused on who better fits what the Hornets need. Lock in for another great episode of Hive Hoops!

Lather, rinse, repeat. Would you really be experiencing a Hornets offseason without talking about selecting in the lottery of the NBA Draft and off-the-court issues? Corban Ford from Swish Theory/The Lead/Roster Reconstruction joins our host Joshua Balta to talk Charles Lee, who at pick 6, and LaMelo Ball.

On this episode of Hive Hoops, our host Joshua Balta takes you around the league to check-in on former Hornets players, and those that have a connection to the team (or specific player) during the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

You cannot have Lady Lottery Luck on your side every year, right? The Hornets slide down to the sixth overall selection in the 2024 NBA Draft following Sunday's Lottery results. Our host, Joshua Balta, provides his early thoughts on who the Hornets should target with their 1st round selection.

Charles Lee is the new Head Coach of the Charlotte Hornets. Our host Joshua Balta provides his initial reaction on this episode of Hive Hoops!

Corban Ford from The Lead, Swish Theory, and the podcast "Roster Reconstruction" joins our host Joshua Balta to discuss Charlotte's coaching search. Are we growing worried? Should we be? Is this another cycle like the one that left the Hornets scrambling two years ago? Find out right here on this episode of Hive Hoops!

The Lakers have fired Darvin Ham and in typical Lakers "taking over Charlotte on a wintry Wednesday night in Uptown" fashion they have decided to interview Charlotte's, presumably, top candidates in Charles Lee and JJ Redick which elongates and possibly alters the course of Charlotte's search. Our host Joshua Balta provides his initial reaction to the news on this episode of Hive Hoops!

Ben from Hornets Twitter joins the show to talk about the gaining momentum of a possible JJ Redick hire and the rest of the Charlotte Hornets Head Coaching search.

The NBA Playoffs have begun, and yet again no Charlotte Hornets. But when that day comes... !!!!!!!!!!!!! There is no new news on the head coaching hire. Our host, Joshua Balta, gives his take as to why that might be on this episode of Hive Hoops!

On this episode of Hive Hoops, our host Joshua Balta takes you through his quick thoughts on the Hornets' season, and what the next steps are and should be as Charlotte moves into the off-season.

The Charlotte Hornets are set to interview more candidates for the open Head Coaching position. Our host Joshua Balta gives his thoughts on why this is a good thing.

On this episode of Hive Hoops we discuss Steve Clifford announcing that he will be stepping down as the Head Coach of the Charlotte Hornets at the end of the season and moving into an advisory role within the Front Office of the Organization. Our host Joshua Balta takes you through his thoughts on Steve Clifford, how the process was handled, and who the top three names should be on the Charlotte Hornets' coaching search list.

The Charlotte Hornets officially shutdown LaMelo Ball for the season. Our host, Joshua Balta, takes you through initial thoughts and what concerns there are moving forward.

Hornets Twitter Ben joins the show to talk Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball, and the rest of the roster moving into next season on this episode of Hive Hoops!

On this episode of Hive Hoops, our host Joshua Balta takes you behind his thoughts on Jeff Peterson's biggest remarks from his press conference on Wednesday at the Spectrum Center which introduced him as the EVP of Basketball Operations for the Charlotte Hornets.

On this episode of Hive Hoops, our host Joshua Balta takes you through the Hornets' offensive struggles, should Clifford be brought back, and LaMelo remains out.

The Charlotte Hornets won in Utah for the first time since 2006 behind Grant Williams, Miles Bridges, and Co. Our host Joshua Balta takes you behind the key components that led to Charlotte's fourth straight win and what the upside (and downside) to LaMelo Ball returning to the newly, vastly improved Charlotte Hornets.

Our host Joshua Balta takes you through an episode of jubilation and excitement. The new look Hornets are 3-0 and head into the All-Star break generating buzz throughout the organization, city, and fanbase as a whole.

Mitch Kupchak is out. Micić, Grant Williams, and Tre Mann are in. The Charlotte Hornets are up!

The NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone, and the Charlotte Hornets look different. Gordon Hayward and PJ Washington were dealt ending an underwhelming era of Charlotte Hornets Basketball. Darian Thomas from The Lead joins our host Joshua Balta to discuss trade details from the day, Miles Bridges, James Bouknight and more.

The Charlotte Hornets fell by twenty to the Knicks, Steve Clifford got thrown out, and players were seen laughing on the bench in the midst of it all. Our host, Joshua Balta, takes a look back on LaMelo's basketball journey prior to being drafted by Charlotte and asks the question: Is it unfair of us to ask him to become a great leader?

Corban Ford of Sports Ethos, Swish Theory, and The Lead joins our host, Joshua Balta, in a crossover episode of Hive Hoops to discuss the trade between the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat that sent Terry Rozier to South Beach in return for Kyle Lowry and a 2027 1st round draft pick.

Karl Anthony-Towns scored 62 points against Charlotte, but it did not matter. The Hornets won 128-125 in a crazy, comeback win. Our host Joshua Balta details the improbable victory on this episode of Hive Hoops!

On this episode of Hive Hoops, our host Joshua Balta takes you behind Charlotte's 124-120 win over a Wemby-less San Antonio squad. A win is great. Take them how you can get them this season. But what did Friday night's close win really demonstrate about the makeup of this Hornets team? You can find out right here at Hive Hoops!

The Charlotte Hornets are 8-30. It all sucks. With Mitch Kupchak heading out the door soon, do you still want him making moves at the deadline? Do you really want another ownership group in the city to play a large part of the daily operations of a Charlotte sports franchise? Our host, Joshua Balta, takes you through the latest murmurings involving the Charlotte Hornets on this episode of Hive Hoops.

Joshua Balta returns to provide his latest takes on the 8-29 Charlotte Hornets. Trade LaMelo? Keep Terry Rozier? Our host provides his thoughts as to what the Charlotte Hornets should be doing as the trade deadline approaches.

Steve Clifford went on a post-game rant on the Hornets' defensive deficiencies following Charlotte's winnable-loss against Minnesota on Saturday night. Yet blame deserves to go all-around the organization: from players to the GM and the coaching staff as well. On this episode, our host Joshua Balta takes you into the Hornets' issues that extend well-beyond a post-game rant.

W.B. Whitted hosts the latest episode of Hive Hoops by stepping in for Joshua Balta. Is it already time to be looking at 2024 Draft Prospects following LaMelo Ball's latest injury?? W.B. says pump the brakes on that. Find out why he's still clinging to a small hope on this episode of Hive Hoops!

Darian Thomas from The Lead: Hornets Lead and Bleav Podcast Network fills in for our host Joshua Balta on the latest episode of Hive Hoops. Darian breaks down the key reasons as to how the Charlotte Hornets overcame Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics on League Pass on a Monday. Darian talks about how the Hornets must win tonight against the Wizards.

The Hornets split the weekend against the Wizards and Knicks, moved to 1-0 in the In-season Tournament, lost Brandon Miller to an ankle injury, more defensive issues, and Miles Bridges is set to return this week. Our host, Joshua Balta, takes listeners through the weekend happenings surrounding the Hornets and what he believes will happen with Miles Bridges' court appearance.

At all levels of the organization: ownership, front office, coaches, and players they have told us they expect to compete for a playoff spot. Right now they are competing for the #1 overall pick. Rant by our host Joshua Balta on this episode.

LaMelo Ball clamped up Tyrese Haliburton on Saturday night to win the game for the Charlotte Hornets, and then followed it up with a 30 point, 10 rebound, 13 assist triple-double on Sunday night in a contest against the Dallas Mavericks that saw Charlotte come up just short. Joshua Balta highlights key takeaways from a weekend that might have gotten the Hornets' young star back on track and what that means headed forward.

The Charlotte Hornets fall to 1-3 on the season. Out host Joshua Balta gives his thoughts on the disappointing start for the Hornets.

The Charlotte Hornets fall to 1-1 on the season after getting bullied, other than Brandon Miller and PJ Washington, against the Detroit Pistons. Our host Joshua Balta gives his thoughts on the bad and the good (but mostly bad) from Friday night's contest.

Joshua Balta goes up and down the roster showering praise on an impressive win on opening night against the rival Atlanta Hawks. Charlotte, you have a center. Charlotte, you have a rookie. Charlotte, you did not overpay PJ Washington. And much more.

Dylan Jackson joins our host Joshua Balta to provide their season predictions for the Charlotte Hornets.

Cut Miles Bridges.

Brandon Miller advanced? Gordon and Terry as leaders? LaMelo improving defensively? Are the overall vibes coming out of the Spectrum Center for real? Darian Thomas from The Lead and the Bleav Podcast Network joins our host Joshua Balta to provide what to buy and what to sell coming out of the Hornets organization.

Steve Clifford, LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, Miles Bridges, PJ Washington, your mama, and even Hugo had rave reviews on Brandon Miller. Get excited everyone! But wait. Our host Joshua Balta tells you why we need to pump the brakes a bit and still practice reserve on the BMill hype.

W.B. Whitted joins our host Joshua Balta in a content heavy episode of Hive Hoops! Thoughts on Kai Jones being away from the team indefinitely, Cody Martin still limited, two guard signings in Sumner/Maledon, and season predictions can all be found right here on this episode!

On this episode, Joshua Balta provides his takes on whether or not the Charlotte Hornets should pursue Tyler Herro in a trade.

Talking Kai Jones' latest social media appearances and the overall culture within the Charlotte Hornets franchise.

Corban Ford from Swish Theory, Sports Ethos, and The Lead joins Joshua Balta to argue whether or not Hayward or Rozier (or both) should come off of the bench for the Hornets. The conversation switches at the 37 minute mark, and the guys give their predictions on how the 2028 All-NBA Teams will look like. Two Hornets are included during this segment