Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod

The Hornets’ rough start has fans wondering how concerned they should be. Richie and James discuss Charlotte’s injury woes, what the absences reveal about the roster, and whether Brandon Miller can become a top option. They also examine the team’s rising turnover rate, the pressure on role players, and the challenge of finding reasons for optimism.

The Charlotte Hornets fall 119-80 to the Boston Celtics in an NBA Cup game, dropping to 3-7 on the season and 0-2 in group play.

The Hornets lost 124-91 to the Pistons, marking their seventh straight loss to Detroit. Richie and Matt break down the game, including turnovers, Coby White’s first game back, and their ongoing struggle with Detroit’s physicality. The two wrap up with a “Trick or Treat” segment that analyzes a few players’ positive and negative traits so far this season.

Richie breaks down the Hornets’ 95-79 loss to the Wizards in their NBA Cup opener.

Brandon Miller erupts for 39 points against the Wizards, but what else have we learned about the Hornets in the early stages of the season?