Podcast appearances and mentions of Charlotte Hornets

The New York Knicks end a 53-year drought, capturing the NBA championship behind Jalen Brunson's rise and bold front-office moves. Can their wheeling-and-dealing become a league-winning blueprint? The episode spotlights the Knicks' pivotal trades for Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, the hiring of Mike Brown, and dramatic Finals comebacks against the San Antonio Spurs. Brunson's dominance and the strategic assembly of a star-heavy roster spark a reexamination of team-building philosophies across the league. Wes Goldberg and Keith Parish debate the futures of the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Milwaukee Bucks after playoff stumbles, spotlighting shifting power dynamics as emerging stars like Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards challenge aging superstars. The conversation also unpacks the league's evolving attitudes toward small guards, the revitalization of the Charlotte Hornets, and the impact of NBA Cup and tanking reforms. Can teams thrive by staying competitive, or is “the middle” still a dead end?   00:00 Knicks' Championship Moves & Jalen Brunson Ascends 14:10 Discussing NBA player trades 19:07 Jokic entering his prime 20:44 Discussing Aaron Gordon's trade potential 30:13 LeBron joining the Hornets? 34:23 Discussing Wimby's effort in All-Star Game 39:18 Discussing changes to tanking rules 42:05 Team building strategies and trades 48:58 Needing a dynamic center 56:30 Critiquing 3-point reliance in playoffs 01:00:24 Building through the draft debate 01:02:57 Clippers' successful team reshuffle   RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take every week.   Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer   Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BLEAV in Hornets with Will "Dolla Bill" Bush is your go-to podcast for all things Charlotte Hornets. Hosted by William Bush. Joined by Kelvin "K.C." Rivers, this episode breaks down games 3 and 4 of the NBA Finals, and previewing Game 5. While providing the latest news In the Terry Rosier trial. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we break down the entire Hornets offseason preview — from potential trades, free agency targets, and what they should do in the NBA Draft. What moves can Charlotte make to finally build around LaMelo Ball and take the next step? Should they stay patient with the young core or make a bigger splash?

The guys are joined by NBA Draft editor for SI, Derek Parker, as he talks about the NBA Draft outlook for the Charlotte Hornets at 14 & 18, if there are any trades that make sense for the Hornets, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The eyes were so glassy from cocktail hour, I didn't know if he knew what color I was wearing." Nick Wright is sick of people thinking the Thunder were destined to be a dynasty. Are they closer to champions or closer to LaMelo Ball's Charlotte Hornets? Plus, Jeremy is sent to the whiteboard to compare the likability of the Spurs and the Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

USA Basketball and former NBA head coach Stephen Silas, where he discussed his experiences coaching in short international qualifying windows for FIBA competitions. Silas shared insights about preparing teams with limited time, explaining that USA Basketball teams typically have only six practices before playing two games against other national teams in challenging international venues.Silas detailed his approach to quickly building team culture through group activities, film sessions, and quiz competitions while emphasizing the importance of defense first and adapting to FIBA rules that differ significantly from NBA play. Silas also discussed his role clarity strategies with players, the challenges, and how these international experiences have helped him develop as a coach.Stephen Silas is an accomplished NBA coach with more than two decades of experience across the league, most notably serving as head coach of the Houston Rockets from 2020 to 2023. He has also held coaching roles with the Charlotte Hornets, New Orleans Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, and Dallas Mavericks.Most recently, Silas has coached with USA Basketball, serving as head coach for the U.S. Men's AmeriCup Qualifying Team and leading squads in FIBA competition windows beginning in 2024. Under Silas, USA Basketball posted a 4–0 record in the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup Qualifiers, and he later guided Team USA to a bronze medal finish at the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup.

This week on In A Pickle, we dive into the latest gambling scandal involving Terry Rozier after federal prosecutors alleged he accepted a $100,000 bribe to leave a 2023 game early while with the Charlotte Hornets. Rozier has denied the allegations, but the case continues to raise questions about sports betting and game integrity.We also discuss the concerning situation surrounding Max Domi, who is out indefinitely after complications from offseason surgery. Reports indicate Domi struggled to walk following the procedure, leaving fans worried about much more than just hockey.Then we wrap things up with this week's Biggest Pickle: Evanna Howell of 23XI Racing, who learned the hard way that racetracks are for the professionals and not the passengers.Buckle up!

In the second hour, Mac & Bone take a look at the latest NBA Draft rumors around the Charlotte Hornets, they recap another win for the Hurricanes, who are now a win away from the Stanley Cup Final, before a Thursday edition of Random Crap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BLEAV in Hornets with Will "Dolla Bill" Bush is your go-to podcast for all things Charlotte Hornets. Hosted by William Bush. Joined by Kelvin "K.C." Rivers, this episode breaks down the NBA Conference Finals and brings back a familiar segment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After the NBA announced its coach of the year award recipient recently, all of the postseason accolades have wrapped up. Sam Farber and Sam Perley break down all of the votes garnered by multiple members of the team, coaching staff and front office, and also discuss if any member of the franchise were snubbed at all.

Cassidy Papa - Physical Therapist for the Charlotte Hornets - joins us for the 152nd episode of MTN. On this episode, we we reflect on this last season for the Hornets, we talk through the RTP process for Charlotte, and we talk quite a bit on tendon health. This was a high-level conversation with actionable takeaways for any area of performance. Follow Cassidy on social media @cassidypapa14Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeHuge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer ⁠right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundationalA huge Thank You to our sponsor, Hawkin Dynamics: Hawkin is the world leader in force measuring, and continues to put forth the tools for high-performance practitioners to be exactly that, high performers. If you haven't yet checked out Hawkins - head over to their website at: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ and check out everything they have to offerMake sure to check out our sponsor, Samson Equipment: Samson is a leader in manufacturing elite weight room equipment (and have been for nearly 50 years). Founded by Dave and Linda Schroeder, Samson is weight room equipment made by coaches for coaches. Check them out at samsonequipment.com for more informationShoutout to our sponsor, 1080 Motion. The 1080 Sprint is the single best piece of training equipment in the world & has continually changed the game for training speed, strength, and power. Go to 1080motion.com to learn more.

BLEAV in Hornets with Will "Dolla Bill" Bush is your go-to podcast for all things Charlotte Hornets. Hosted by William Bush. Joined by Kelvin "K.C." Rivers, this episode breaks down the NBA Conference Finals and KC provides an EXCLUSIVE interview for BLEAV in Hornets! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacob Townsend talks with former Tennessee Vol and current Charlotte Hornet, Grant Williams, about coming to Kingsport to speak in a couple of weeks, his time at Tennessee, his NBA career, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 of May 22, 2026 Jacob Townsend talks with former Tennessee Vol and current Charlotte Hornet, Grant Williams, about coming to Kingsport to speak in a couple of weeks, his time at Tennessee, his NBA career, and more. Then, Jacob goes through the Players Era Tournament bracket that has been set for 2026. Also, he talks to Brent Dugger, who is hosting a card show in Elizabethton on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the show's opening hour, Kyle looks into the Cavs collapse at the Garden for game one of the Eastern Conference Finals, and Jeremy Grandison drops by to weigh in on the potential lessons the ongoing postseason could be for the Charlotte Hornets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ah, snap, here we go again. It's another 30 minutes of nothing but the best Dirty Mo Media has to offer. It's Dirty Thirty time, y'all! First up, Dale Jr. wants everyone to know about Shan van Gisbergen's unique footwork that sets him apart (by a few seconds...) from the rest of the field. Then we hear from SVG himself on whether he feels it's truly an advantage or not. Over in the land of spotters, the Door Bumper Clear crew welcomed Hall of Famer Kurt Busch to the table, where he told us about his championship run in 2004, his imaginary friends, and the cougar that rode with him at Talladega. Dale Jr. interviewed basketball's newest phenom and Charlotte Hornets rookie, Kon Knueppel! He discusses the moment he got called up and the Rookie of the Year battle with Cooper Flagg. Last but not least, we have an epic Bless Your 'Hardt moment. Dale & Amy play a rousing round of "This or That," where the conversation about hard vs. soft taco shells divides the room between dirty minds and innocent foodies.  Another week down, another 30 minutes come and gone — feels faster every week! Don't forget, our new Zero To Freedom line is LIVE on shop.dirtymomedia.com Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits down with one of the most promising rising stars in the NBA, Charlotte Hornets small forward Kon Knueppel. Kon lit the professional basketball scene on fire this year as he became the first rookie in NBA history to lead the league in three-point shooting, shattering several records along the way. After growing up in a basketball family in the Milwaukee area, Kon was recruited by Duke, where he helped lead the team to Atlantic Coast dominance. He would declare for the NBA draft and would be picked fourth overall by the Hornets, helping to turn their performance around for the 2025/26 season. Kon would ultimately lose a highly contested Rookie of the Year battle with fellow Blue Devil Cooper Flagg by one of the narrowest margins in league history. Funnily enough, despite having two basketball legends for parents, Kon didn't show much interest in the sport until he got his hands on video game classics like NBA2K and NBA Jam. Kon became interested in the legends of the past and learned to love the game through its history. By high school, he was one of the most promising collegiate prospects in the country, and he fielded offers from many major Division One schools. Dale and Kon's conversation covers the Hornets successful comeback season, the changing culture of the team and his journey from a close-knit, basketball crazy family to being a perimeter shooting phenom. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BLEAV in Hornets with Will "Dolla Bill" Bush is your go-to podcast for all things Charlotte Hornets. Hosted by William Bush, this episode breaks down the team's final games of the season and offers analysis of the current shape of the NBA Playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Going into this year's NBA Draft Lottery, the Hornets had long odds for not only the first overall pick, but to crack the top four of the draft as well. Those numbers held true, as Charlotte officially will pick at No. 14 in the first round of the draft in June. Rob Longo and Sam Farber discuss the Draft Lottery results as a whole, and also chat about the recently announced contract extension of Hornets head coach Charles Lee, as well as an injury update on Brandon Miller.

We welcome Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets & Christian Yelich of the Milwaukee Brewers on this week's episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three'!In this episode, they discuss the intricacies, similarities, and differences of becoming an NBA and MLB player, and what they think it takes to be a great pro — which was really interesting to hear given the dynamics of Kon just finishing his rookie season and Yelich being an MLB veteran. Kon discussed his background growing up in the Milwaukee area and Wisconsin as a basketball state, going to Duke, a new approach he took over the last year, and his thoughts on his impressive rookie season on the Hornets.Christian also discussed his background making it to the majors, his career on the Brewers, what he changed during his MVP season, his thoughts on the new MLB rules (pitch clock & ABS), Shohei Ohtani, getting thrown out of games, and much more.Let's go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by DJ Bakker, head coach of the 2025-26 G-League Champion Greensboro Swarm.In this episode Bakker shares insights into managing constant roster turnover and creating alignment between the Swarm and the Charlotte Hornets to ensure consistent development, terminology, and expectations across both levels. The conversation dives deep into offensive philosophy, including how Greensboro became one of the highest-scoring teams in G League history by prioritizing elite spacing, early-clock decision making, paint touches, and unselfish play. Bakker also details his approach to defensive principles, pick-and-roll coverage, practice structure, and the importance of over-communication and adaptability in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Regardless of what level you are coaching, this episode includes concepts on building identity, maximizing personnel, and developing players in today's game.All that and more on Episode 329 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball.Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

As the NBA continues to release its postseason accolades, Hornets fan favorite Moussa Diabate was awarded the KIA NBA Hustle Award, which is awarded to a player who makes the effort plays that do not often appear in the box score but help determine team success. Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo recap the honor for Moussa, and also recap other Hornets players and executives that were nominated for other awards, as well as the recent reports on the updated draft lottery proposals to help curb tanking.

The NBA officially announced who won the Rookie of the Year race, and Kon Knueppel was the runner-up to Cooper Flagg of Dallas. Sam Farber, Rob Longo and Sam Perley discuss the votes and whether or not Kon got robbed of the honor, and what that might mean for the fourth overall selection in the 2025 NBA Draft moving forward.

In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we dive into another edition of The Autopsy Report, breaking down the current state of the Golden State Warriors and Charlotte Hornets.For Golden State, we examine what's gone wrong — Is this the final run with Kerr, Draymond and Steph under "The Town" from roster construction and inconsistent production to the challenges of sustaining a championship core in today's NBAOn the other side, the Charlotte Hornets have shown flashes of promise but continue to search for consistency and identity. We analyze their development, key contributors, and what must change for them to take the next step in the Eastern Conference. From coaching decisions and player performance to long-term outlook and roster direction, we break down the critical factors shaping both teams' futures.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support.Visit: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups.This show was sponsored in part by Raycon: Visit https://buyraycon.com/baseline for 20% off new buds!Get NBA League Pass: https://link.nba.com/LP19MG Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/Discover our favorite podcast gear & shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Budget-friendly collaborations welcome! https://bit.ly/19GuestFollow The Baseline on X: https://twitter.com/nbabaselineFollow The Baseline on IG: https://instagram.com/nba_baseline

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright addresses his back-and-forth with LaVar and Lonzo Ball after calling LaMelo a "clown" on Fox Sports' 'First Things First' following the Charlotte Hornets' NBA Play-In win over the Miami Heat, and LaMelo injuring Bam Adebayo. Later, Nick discusses why Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs' game 82 loss to the Denver Nuggets' backups may have catastrophic results for San Antonio's NBA title hopes. Next, Nick and Damonza share their full predictions for the NBA Playoffs... will Jayson Tatum's return spark an NBA Finals run for the Boston Celtics? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stugotz is shocked that Izzy Gutierrez is having a hard time getting behind this Charlotte Hornets team ahead of tonight’s win-and-in game. Taylor questions whether what the NBA actually needs is for Heat–Hornets to develop into the league’s next great rivalry. Then, Jimmy Hart, the Mouth of the South, joins to discuss the upcoming Hulk Hogan docuseries on Netflix and Hogan’s impact on the sport, as well as his complicated legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry returns for his final update of the day and we talked about LaMelo Ball's ‘hostile act' and Lavar Ball saying he did nothing wrong. We heard from Josh Hart as the Knicks get ready for the Hawks tomorrow night. Zay Flowers talked about how hard John Harbaugh used to work the team. The Moment of The Day: Rami, filling in for Eddie, has one of his audio drops dumped out of.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-14:21) – Jeremiah Johnson from Pacers TV joins Greg Rakestraw on Query & Company to give his thoughts on the 2025-2026 season for the Indiana Pacers, evaluates how the team morale changed when Tyrese Haliburton couldn’t be around because of shingles, admits that he is fascinated with the potential Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons first round playoff matchup, and discusses the future of where fans can watch Pacers games next season. (14:21-28:27) – Mike Niziolek from the Bloomington Herald Times makes an appearance on Query & Company with Greg Rakestraw filling in for Jake Query to discuss the change in interest from IU football barely being talked about to all the time. He elaborates on the approach from year one to year two for Curt Cignetti in the transfer portal, comments on the potential role for Trent Sisley in his sophomore year, and warns people that Fernando Mendoza’s season was historically good and Josh Hoover might not be able to match that success. (28:27-39:10) – IndyCar Radio’s anchor, Mark Jaynes, joins Query & Company to explain what makes this weekend’s race in Long Beach so special. Greg asks him if he is starting to see more people interested in the series versus a particular driver or two and if this season is a two-horse race between Alex Palou and Kyle Kirkwood for the championship. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-23:09) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Greg Rakestraw filling in for Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison going over the topics that will be covered on the show today with the various guests. Can the Pacers flip the competitive switch back on after a season that they were content with not winning? Is the roster for IU basketball solidified and how good will the football team be this season with Josh Hoover quarterbacking the Hoosiers? (23:09-39:29) – Jeremiah Johnson from Pacers TV joins Greg Rakestraw on Query & Company to give his thoughts on the 2025-2026 season for the Indiana Pacers, evaluates how the team morale changed when Tyrese Haliburton couldn’t be around because of shingles, admits that he is fascinated with the potential Charlotte Hornets vs Detroit Pistons first round playoff matchup, and discusses the future of where fans can watch Pacers games next season. (39:29-48:03) – The first hour of Query & Company concludes with Greg Rakestraw discussing the WWE promotion that has been on ESPN the last couple of days and ties it into the fact that the NBA playoffs this weekend aren’t on cable television, for the most part. He answers a question from a listener about Jonathan Taylor and the need for finding another running back. (48:03-1:11:39) – Mike Niziolek from the Bloomington Herald Times makes an appearance on Query & Company with Greg Rakestraw filling in for Jake Query to discuss the change in interest from IU football barely being talked about to all the time. He elaborates on the approach from year one to year two for Curt Cignetti in the transfer portal, comments on the potential role for Trent Sisley in his sophomore year, and warns people that Fernando Mendoza’s season was historically good and Josh Hoover might not be able to match that success. (1:11:39-1:23:39) – Greg and Eddie talk about The Fan Invitational Golf Outing and Greg discussing how much he enjoys playing at the Legends Golf Club. Greg also examines Mel Kiper’s latest mock draft because he has the Colts addressing one of their two biggest needs on the defensive side of the football. (1:27:04-1:37:20) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with IndyCar Radio’s anchor, Mark Jaynes, joining Query & Company to explain what makes this weekend’s race in Long Beach so special. Greg asks him if he is starting to see more people interested in the series versus a particular driver or two and if this season is a two-horse race between Alex Palou and Kyle Kirkwood for the championship. (1:37:20-1:56:42) – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show makes his weekly stop on Query & Company and talks about his Colts Mock Draft that is live on the website with Greg Rakestraw. Does Lou Anarumo value linebacker enough for Chris Ballard to select one in the second round? What does he expect from Hunter Wohler and Justin Walley? Kevin shares what he has been able to gather on how Daniel Jones is looking five months from tearing his achilles. (1:56:42-2:08:51) – Every Friday at 2:30pm, Jake Query shares a Good For The Heart story sponsored by Franciscan Health. Today, Jake shares a story about an Indianapolis teenager with autism being able to fulfill his dreams because of a scholarship. Plus, Dr. Louis Janiera calls into the show to share some statistics about women’s heart health and some things women can to do to maintain a healthy ticker! (2:08:51-2:23:14) – Today’s show ends with JMV joining Greg Rakestraw in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright recaps every game from the Play-In Tournament starting with the Charlotte Hornets defeating the Miami Heat, and the debate over LaMelo Ball’s reckless play against Bam Adebayo. Then, Nick discusses what is next for Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors after a crazy comeback against the Los Angeles Clippers. After, Nick previews every matchup of the first round of the NBA playoffs. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer break down the NBA Play-In, the Golden State Warriors advancing, Orlando Magic issues, Pistons' playoff path, and reveal their 2026 All-NBA team picks.  00:00 Warriors-Clippers Play-In Recap 13:30 Magic-Sixers Play-In Analysis 26:01 Time for Magic to Blow it Up 33:07 Pistons' Playoff Path 47:14 Our All-NBA Teams   Hosts: Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer Executive Producer: Wes Goldberg   Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of On The Ball with Ric Bucher, Ric takes aim at two issues he believes reveal everything wrong with today's NBA conversation. First, he breaks down the Charlotte Hornets' controversial overtime win over the Miami Heat and why LaMelo Ball's takedown of Bam Adebayo should have led to an ejection, not a postgame review. Ric explains why the NBA's obsession with protocol over fairness continues to fail players, teams and fans in the biggest moments.Then he turns to what he sees as an even more troubling trend: the growing effort to downgrade Kobe Bryant's greatness through lazy comparisons, out-of-context stats and revisionist hot takes. Ric dismantles the idea that Dwyane Wade was on Kobe's level, explains why numbers alone cannot define greatness, and revisits Kobe's unforgettable Game 7 performance against the Celtics to show why box scores can never capture will, command and championship impact.This is a sharp, unfiltered episode on NBA officiating, LaMelo Ball, Bam Adebayo, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, NBA media narratives, instant replay, playoff basketball, Lakers-Celtics history and why the modern obsession with stats is distorting how greatness is remembered.Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 1:58 Hornets-Heat controversy and why LaMelo Ball should have been ejected 4:06 The NBA's fatal flaw: protocol over fairness 7:49 Why Ric says LaMelo's explanation made it worse 12:40 Why the league's review comes too late 13:21 Why the posthumous downgrading of Kobe Bryant has gone too far 14:27 Ric reacts to the Dwyane Wade vs. Kobe Bryant comparison 16:49 The stat that exposes the gap between Kobe and Wade 18:03 Why today's NBA discourse is being warped by box scores and clips 20:33 Kobe's Game 7 vs. Boston and the greatness stats can't measure 24:36 OutroHashtags: #OnTheBall #RicBucher #NBA #LaMeloBall #BamAdebayo #CharlotteHornets #MiamiHeat #KobeBryant #DwyaneWade #Lakers #Celtics #NBAPlayoffs #NBARules #InstantReplay #BasketballPodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc Hochman joins Stugotz to break down what many are calling the greatest play-in game ever, as the Charlotte Hornets beat the Miami Heat in overtime. It was a game that had a little bit of everything: lead changes, drama, high-pressure shots, and, of course, controversy. Should LaMelo Ball have been ejected? Was Coby White born for play-in games? All that and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Charlotte Hornets are advancing in the play-in tournament. A buzzer-beating block by Miles Bridges against the Miami Heat. A big play happened in the first half and Erik Spoelstra was furious. (15:00) Dianna Russini has resigned. More fallout from the Russini and Mike Vrabel pictures that leaked online earlier in the week. Things are moving quickly. (25:00) WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert had quite the response to a question from a report at the WNBA Draft. A ridiculous response it was. (30:28) FIFA and NJ Transit are getting blasted over transportation prices. $100 train ticket that normally costs fewer than $15. That's what we're seeing! (38:27) Mike Trout trade? That's what Stephen A. Smith wants. Can we stop with this already! (43:00) Shams called out Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks after Doc Rivers threw serious shade at him. Woof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Charlotte Hornets are advancing in the play-in tournament. A buzzer-beating block by Miles Bridges against the Miami Heat. A big play happened in the first half and Erik Spoelstra was furious. (15:00) Dianna Russini has resigned. More fallout from the Russini and Mike Vrabel pictures that leaked online earlier in the week. Things are moving quickly. (25:00) WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert had quite the response to a question from a report at the WNBA Draft. A ridiculous response it was. (30:28) FIFA and NJ Transit are getting blasted over transportation prices. $100 train ticket that normally costs fewer than $15. That's what we're seeing! (38:27) Mike Trout trade? That's what Stephen A. Smith wants. Can we stop with this already! (43:00) Shams called out Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks after Doc Rivers threw serious shade at him. Woof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan's Miami Heat lost to the Charlotte Hornets, and Bam Adebayo left the game after a dirty play from LaMelo Ball. Should LaMelo have been punished? Is Heat Culture dead? We also learned that Magic Johnson is a fan of the show! Then, Celebrity Chef Michael Symon stops by the studio to talk about the newest season of his Food Network show. Plus, WWE Superstar Je'Von Evans joins the show ahead of his big match at WrestleMania 42! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan's Miami Heat lost to the Charlotte Hornets, and Bam Adebayo left the game after a dirty play from LaMelo Ball. Should LaMelo have been punished? Is Heat Culture dead? We also learned that Magic Johnson is a fan of the show! Then, Celebrity Chef Michael Symon stops by the studio to talk about the newest season of his Food Network show. Plus, WWE Superstar Je'Von Evans joins the show ahead of his big match at WrestleMania 42! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Rome's Daily Jungle 4/15/26 LaMelo Ball hit the game-winner for the Charlotte Hornets, but we're still thinking about his clown antics that knocked Bam Adebayo out of the game. Then, Brian Kelly still thinks we care about his exit at LSU. Today's guests include Arizona State Football Head Coach Kenny Dillingham and Oregon Football Head Coach Dan Lanning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to the Charlotte Hornets' OT win over the Miami Heat in their play-in game that was marred by an injury to Bam Adedayo when he was tripped by LaMelo Ball early in the contest. (2:12)  Ohio State WR Carnell Tate and Rich discuss his NFL Draft stock and weighs in on which team could select him next Thursday night, how he chose OSU when coming out of high school, has some good-natured back-and-for about the Buckeyes-Wolverines' heated rivalry, and more. (18:35)  Rich and the guys react to the latest NFL Mock Draft from The Ringer's Todd McShay. (34:59) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jared and Mo discuss the spectacular Hornets-Heat and Blazers-Suns play-in games, run through the rest of their end-of-season awards picks, and talk about the major questions that will define each playoff series.  (00:00) Intro (01:15) Hornets-Heat (14:54) Blazers-Suns (22:25) End-of-season awards (41:03) Knicks-Hawks (47:37) Cavaliers-Raptors (52:59) Spurs-Blazers (58:59) Nuggets-Timberwolves (1:03:42) Lakers-Rockets   Hosts: Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Executive Producer: Wes Goldberg   Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Jim Rome Show HR 1 - 4/15/26 The NBA is a pretty good product once the teams care about winning the games. The Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trailblazers were winners last night. Then, Arizona State Football Head Coach Kenny Dillingham joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to the Portland Traiblazers going on the road and beating the Phoenix Suns to get the 7 seed in the West, the Charlotte Hornets beat the Miami Heat in overtime to play the loser of Sixers vs Magic and much more! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 2:50 - Blazers beat Suns19:36 - Hornets beat Heat Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Club See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry with the sounds of the Mets losing to the Dodgers and Mendoza was asked about their lack of hitting. The Yankees lost to the Angels, who hit 7 home runs in the win. We heard the sounds of Charlotte beating the Heat.

Evan's Miami Heat lost to the Charlotte Hornets, and Bam Adebayo left the game after a dirty play from LaMelo Ball. Should LaMelo have been punished? Is Heat Culture dead? We also learned that Magic Johnson is a fan of the show! Then, Celebrity Chef Michael Symon stops by the studio to talk about the newest season of his Food Network show. Plus, WWE Superstar Je'Von Evans joins the show ahead of his big match at WrestleMania 42! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The legendary Hurricanes Men's basketball coach passionately argued for LaMelo Ball to have been ejected after he knocked Bam Adebayo out of the game with a dirty play.

Our reaction to the play from LaMelo Ball in last night's play-in game resulting in Bam Adebayo leaving the game. Hoch, Crowder and Solana are all in agreement than it was a dirty play but they don't see eye to eye on what the ramifications should have been.

National Radio Host Zach Gelb shares his take on the ‘dirty' LaMelo Ball play that knocked Bam out of the game last night.

Nick Kostos wraps up the hour with his thoughts on today's NBA Play-In Tournament games. Nick explains why America needs to root for the Charlotte Hornets over the Miami Heat.

The playoffs are here and Mind the Game has you covered with a very special episode where LeBron James and Steve Nash answer all your burning playoff questions. Can anyone beat Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder? Who are the true favorites in the East between The Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks? Do The San Antonio Spurs have enough experience to go deep in the playoffs. Plus more on the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Charlotte Hornets and much more. Get your popcorn ready because these playoffs are about to be amazing.Thanks for watching Mind the Game. We'll see you in the playoffs!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones to discuss the future for the teams in the play-in tournament. How will the Clippers navigate the rest of the Kawhi Leonard era with a possible big punishment looming? Are the Sixers stuck in this position because of the Joel Embiid and Paul George contracts? Could Steph and the Warriors possibly get some help from another NBA legend?(0:00) Intro (1:13) Fan Duel ad break (2:29) Los Angeles Clippers (12:01) Philadelphia 76ers (19:44) Phoenix Suns (25:49) Portland Trail Blazers (31:30) Miami Heat (35:42) Orlando Magic (37:38) Golden State Warriors (46:35) Toronto Raptors (50:35) Atlanta Hawks (57:16) Charlotte Hornets (1:00:35) Howard's Real One of the Week (1:03:21) Logan's Real One of the Week Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Hit the mailbag! ⁠realonesmailbag@gmail.com⁠ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out ⁠rg-help.com⁠ to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices