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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.

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.

In the third hour, Mac & Bone revisit big wins for Duke & UNC last night in the ACC/SEC Challenge, with a look ahead to tonight's NC State/Auburn contest, Sam Farber joins to talk about the latest action for the Hornets, & the guys talk about the ACC's case to not be left out of the CFP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Farber, the Voice of the Hornets, joins the show, as Sam talks about the disappointing loss to the Nets on Monday, what has stood out about the team's recent run of play, he previews tonight's matchup at the Knicks, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

In the third hour, many members of the Hornets organization stop by 2025 Street Turkey's, including head coach Charles Lee, who talks about Kon Knueppel's hot start, Mike Behan talks about the reception to the renovations to Spectrum Center, and Sam Farber joins the guys to rank pies ahead of Thanksgiving See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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.

In the third hour, Mac & Bone react to sound from the national media, as guys like Dan Orlovsky & Jon Gruden have high praise for the Panthers, while Shady McCoy isn't a believer in Carolina, they do a Hornets check-in with Sam Farber, before Random CrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Farber, the Voice of the Hornets joins the show as Sam talks about the return of LaMelo Ball to the starting lineup, Brandon Miller being on the verge of his return from injury, what stands out about Kon Knueppel's acclimation to the NBA, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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.

In the third hour, Mac & Bone are joined by Tom Luginbill, who talks about the ACC's outlook for the College Football Playoff, after the second rankings were released last night, Sam Farber joins for his weekly conversation, as he raves about Kon Knueppel's historic start for the Hornets, before debating which version of the Panthers they expect to show up on Sunday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Farber, the Voice of the Hornets joins the show, as he talks about the historic start for rookie Kon Knueppel, he tells you what LaMelo practicing with the Greensboro Swarm means for him being close to play again, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

In the third hour, Mac & Bone are joined by Charlotte FC captain, Ashley Westwood, who talks about Friday's decisive Game 3, the Voice of the Hornets, Sam Farber talks about a rough week for the team on and off the court, and Random Crap returns, involving wild dating advice from Paul Pierce See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Voice of the Hornets, Sam Farber, joins the show, as Sam talks about a rough week for the team on the court, with some difficult losses, injuries to Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

In the third hour, Mac & Bone talk about what the Panthers have to do so they don't lose the fans that were excited after the three-game winning streak, Sam Farber joins to talk about the opening week of the Hornets season, before we debut a new award for the listening audience See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Farber, the Voice of the Hornets joins the show, as he talks about last night's loss to the Heat, before looking at what Charlotte was able to accomplish across the first week of the regular season, how they can navigate another Brandon Miller injury, the early impression the rookie class is making, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

The Hornets kicked off the first day of training camp in Charleston, SC as the team gets ready for its first preseason game against Oklahoma City. Sam Farber and Sam Perley provide the top highlights from the first day of camp, while Sam Farber chats with David Shumate, the voice of the Duke Blue Devils, to discuss what Hornets fans can expect from rookies Kon Knueppel and Sion James this season. Plus, Sam also sits down with Tim Kempton, the analyst for the Suns Radio Network, to talk about what Hornets fans should expect to see from Mason Plumlee in his second stint in Buzz City.

Before Buzz City heads to South Carolina to kick off training camp, hear from Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson and head coach Charles Lee, as well as new players and familiar faces. Sam Farber and Rob Longo react to the notable quotes and set their expectations for this upcoming training camp and season.

Walker Mehl hosts a WFNZ special surrounding the Hornets 2025-2026 season with special appearances from Sam Farber and HC Charles Lee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2025-26 regular season schedule is finally here! Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down all the marquee matchups, discusses the most difficult and favorable months and also provide details on how to secure your seats to all the action at Spectrum Center this season.

The Charlotte Hornets are NBA 2K26 Summer League Champions! Charlotte captured it's first ever Summer League crown with an 83-78 win over Sacramento. Sam Farber and Sam Perley break down the championship game, the MVP performance of Kon Knueppel and what it means for the franchise moving forward.