Steve Clifford has stepped down from his head coaching role with the Charlotte Hornets. Hear from some of his players on their favorite memories from Coach Cliff and the lessons they'll keep with them. Plus what Clifford's new role could entail potentially in the front office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

We’re sounding off on the Miami Heat stealing Game 2 in Boston thanks to a historic 3-point shooting night against the Celtics. Miami made 23 shots from beyond the arc while making the Celtics and their fans relive the nightmares of a season ago. The Celtics faithful comment on what we should expect from the Heat moving forward, they offer some con…

Your favorite Charlotte Hornets pick their favorite plays and games from the 2023/24 season! Plus a look back at the Charlotte Hornets 2023/24 campaign from Sam Farber, Rob Longo and Sam Perley who give their closing thoughts on the injury riddled campaign and pick their favorite plays and games of the season as well. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

We’re sounding off on a wildly convincing win by the Boston Celtics over the Miami Heat during Game 1 of their first-round matchup. Jayson Tatum logged his first career triple-double, while Kristaps Porzingis (18 points) and Derrick White (20 points) each had big games. Boston led by 32 points heading into the fourth quarter, which led many to ask,…

Yahoo Sports Senior NBA Reporter Jake Fischer joins Sam Farber to discuss the state of the Hornets franchise, what the future holds for the young Charlotte roster core, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and NBA Hornets

The Hornets capped off the 2023-24 season by spoiling Cleveland's chances at a top three playoff seed, thanks to a 120-110 win in the final game of the campaign. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and highlight their stars of the game, and also discuss if we've seen a potential glimpse of the future for the Hornets with the top performanc…

Sound off with us on the NBA’s Eastern Conference Playoff seeding being set, Mike Gorman being honored at his final regular-season home game, and how lucky the Boston Celtics are to have a Stay Ready Group that crushed another opponent, this time the Washington Wizards. Payton Pritchard looked like an All-Star for the second straight game and joine…

Kyle Bailey of the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ stops by to preview Game 82 in Cleveland with Sam Farber. The two also chat about what could have gone better for the Hornets this season, and also take a look at what to watch for with playoff scenarios across the NBA on the final day of the regular season. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

The Hornets found themselves shorthanded once again in Boston, and fell to the league-best Celtics, 131-98. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game, highlight their silver-lining performances, and also discuss a recent player tiers list on The Athletic, in which a trio of Hornets were featured. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

We’re sounding off after an unexpected blowout of the Charlotte Hornets by a Boston Celtics team that rested the entirety of its top six players Friday night, including Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. But no starters, no problem, as the reserves came in and dominated behind Payton Pritchard and Luke Kornet. Kornet teamed up with Neemias Queta for a …

Mike Solarte, Sports Director at Spectrum News One in Charlotte, stops by to preview Buzzy City's penultimate game of the season with Sam Farber. The two also discuss a recent ESPN article that has Brandon Miller ranked fifth among top rookies, and also chat about what the primary goals of the offseason should be for the Hornets. See omnystudio.com…

It’s time to sound off on a Celtics loss to the Knicks that featured an uninspiring performance from the top of the rotation, and an uplifting ending from the Stay Ready Group. Boston trailed by 31 points to the New York Knicks heading into the fourth quarter before storming back to make it a nine-point game at the final horn. We’re diving into som…

On the second night of a back-to-back, the Hornets found themselves down as many as 18 and trailed by 15 heading into the fourth quarter in Atlanta, but used a massive comeback in the fourth frame to pull out a 115-114 win. Rob Longo and Will Palaszczuk of Sports Radio WFNZ break down the game and pick their stars of the night, as well as discussin…

The Hornets wrapped up their final home game of the season with a 130-104 loss to a red-hot Dallas team. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and provide their silver-lining performances, and also preview Charlotte's game at Atlanta as the Hornets are on the second night of a back-to-back, facing a Hawks team that is also on the second nigh…

Time to sound off on the Milwaukee Bucks coming out of the gates red-hot Tuesday night as they looked like the Boston Celtics typically do at the offensive end of the floor. Brook Lopez, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and the Bucks shot a ridiculous 74% from the field and 80% from long range during the first quarter. Boston did make a run du…

With the Hornets playing their final home game of the season, Sam Farber and Sam Perley of Hornets.com preview Buzz City's matchup against Dallas. The two also discuss some milestones to watch for over the final week of the season for some Hornets players, and also take a look at some of the best trios that were out on the floor this season for Cha…

The Hornets didn't take their first lead until late in the fourth quarter against Oklahoma City, but couldn't hang on, dropping a 121-118 decision at home. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and chat about their silver-lining performers, and also preview the final week of the NBA season and what to watch for. See omnystudio.com/listener f…

We’re sounding off on Jaylen Brown reaching 10,000 career points and Boston’s bench, led by Payton Pritchard, taking care of business in the fourth quarter against Portland’s starters. Brown finished with 26 points to lead the Celtics in a 124-107 win over Portland, and for the second straight game, Joe Mazzulla handed the reins to his bench crew t…

As the Hornets get set for their penultimate home game of the season against the Thunder, Sam Farber and Rob Longo preview the matchup, and also discuss the recent play of Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and NBA Hornets

In a 124-115 win over Orlando at home, Brandon Miller had one of the best first halves that the NBA has ever seen, going a perfect 10-10 from the field and 5-5 from beyond the arc en route to a 32-point performance. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and highlight other top performances outside of Brandon, and also discuss the latest Rick…

It’s time to sound off in a wild final sequence that left the Boston Celtics with a 101-100 win over the Sacramento Kings thanks to a game-winning floater from none other than Xavier Tillman Sr. That’s right, the big man came up with the game-winning shot with 7.4 seconds left after Sacramento had erased a 19-point deficit and taken a one-point lea…

Schuyler Callihan of SI Now stops by to chat with Sam Farber to preview Buzz City's battle against Orlando, and also discuss the recent news surrounding Steve Clifford. Sam is also joined by Liz Rackoff, Vice President of Marketing at Hornets Sports and Entertainment, as the two discuss the special guest coaches at Hornets Hoops camps this summer. …

The Hornets fell at home to the Trail Blazers 89-86, but the bigger news was the announcement by Hornets coach Steve Clifford that he will be stepping down as the head coach of Buzz City at the end of the season. Sam Farber and Rob Longo react to the news and take a look back at Hornets/Trail Blazers as we hear from both Steve Clifford and the Jeff…

We’re sounding off on Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics exploding during the fourth quarter, Kristaps Porzingis being ultra-efficient, and the Celtics clinching home-court advantage throughout the NBA Playoffs with their 60th win of the season. It was all thanks to Boston outscoring the Oklahoma City Thunder 42-17 during the fourth quarter behind…

As the Hornets continue their historically long homestand, Buzz City got some more good news as Brandon Miller was named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for March. Sam Farber and Sam Perley react to that, as well as a recent article in The Athletic profiling Grant Williams, and also preview Charlotte's game against Portland. See omnystudio.c…

The Hornets hung tough against the top team in the Association in Boston on the second night of a back-to-back, but ultimately fell 118-104. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and highlight their silver-lining performances, plus Sam interviews this year's Innovation Summit winner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Sound Off with us as we talk Kristaps Porzingis efficiency, Sam Hauser’s red-hot shooting and Payton Pritchard’s passing after the Boston Celtics’ 118-104 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. And let’s not forget Boston’s second-half defense, which has now held its last four opponents to an average of just 43.5 percent shooting during the seco…

The Hornets dropped the first night of a back-to-back 130-118 against the LA Clippers, despite strong performances from Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game, highlight their top performers, and also preview Charlotte's showdown against Boston on the second night of a back-to-back. See omnystudio.com/listene…

Ohm Youngmisuk, NBA on ESPN reporter, stops by to chat with Sam Farber to discuss his recent article highlighting the dynamic between Clippers forward Paul George and Hornets rookie Brandon Miller. Sam also previews the showdown between the Hornets and Clippers with Rob Longo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

The Hornets couldn't build off their win at home against Cleveland, as Charlotte fell to Golden State 115-97. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and their silver-lining performances, and the two also discuss the impressive numbers that Brandon Miller continues to put up, and also touch on the recent news of LaMelo Ball being ruled out for…

The one and only Eric Collins of Bally Sports Southeast stops by to preview Charlotte's matchup against Golden State with Sam Farber. The two also discuss the season for the Hornets as a whole, and the impressive rookie season that Brandon Miller has put together and how it stacks up to some other top rookies across the NBA this season. See omnystu…

Tonight we're sounding off on the Boston Celtics running experiments during the final 10 games of this season, their killer mindset, playing against physical teams, and what might need to change before the NBA Playoffs arrive. This is all after the Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks went down to the wire for the second time this week, this time heading …

The Hornets saw their five-game losing skid come to an end as they began their longest homestand in franchise history, thanks to a 118-111 win over Cleveland. Brandon Miller went for a game-high 31 points while nailing seven 3-pointers. Sam Farber and Rob Longo discuss the game and highlight their stars of the night, and also chat about some of the…

After dropping their fifth-straight game in Cleveland the Hornets are ready to take on the Cavs once again, this time at home at the Hive. Sam Farber and Sam Perley preview the matchup, and also take a look at the numbers Brandon Miller has put up so far from beyond the arc in his rookie season. And in light of the NFL announcing rule changes for t…

The Hornets went into Cleveland looking to snap a four-game slide, but ultimately fell 115-92 against the Cavs. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and highlight their silver-lining performances, and also take a look at one final Swarm report this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

The Boston Celtics were dominant early on and were playing the definition of perfect basketball, which led to a 44-22 lead after the first quarter. They led the Atlanta Hawks by as many as 30 points during the second quarter before the Hawks began a shocking comeback. Atlanta caught fire toward the end of the first half and remained hot during the …

As the Hornets get set for their final "series" of the season with two consecutive games against Cleveland, the radio voice of the Cavs, Tim Alcorn, stops by to preview the match-ups with Sam Farber. The two also discuss Tim's path to the NBA, as well as if the Hornets should look toward the path Cleveland took to become one of the best teams in th…

The Hornets had several days off heading into a showdown against Atlanta, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Hawks as Charlotte fell 132-91. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and highlight the top performances, and also discuss the remaining schedule for Buzz City, which is the most difficult across the NBA. See omnystudio.com/listener…

Even Chicago’s A-game wasn’t enough to take down the Boston Celtics while Boston was missing three starters. The Celtics played without Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis yet still found a way to win by double-digits against the Chicago Bulls. Jayson Tatum was at the center of a game-changing run late in the fourth quarter, while spo…

Grace Grill of Charlotte Sports Live on Queen City News stops by to preview Buzz City's showdown in Atlanta with Sam Farber. The two also chat about the silver linings that we've seen this season, as well as what to look for the rest of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and NBA Hornets

The NBA's top scoring differential is going up, people! Another win, and another blowout win for the Boston Celtics as they take care of business on the road against the Detroit Pistons, 129-102. The C’s got the job done while missing Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday and Al Horford, and that’s thanks to big nights from Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Pay…

With a few days off for the Hornets and the NCAA Tournament in full swing, now is the perfect time to hear from some of Buzz City's players on their favorite NCAA Tournament memories, how it compares to playing in an NBA, and how some rivalries still run deep after their college days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

New Hornets 3 point specialist Davis Bertans goes 1 on 1 with Sam Farber to talk about the process of changing teams midseason, his journey to becoming one of the best 3 point shooters in the world and his outlook on the Hornets future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and NBA Hornets

Boston controlled the majority of its game against Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks and led by 21 points during the fourth quarter before the Bucks battled back to make it a close game down the stretch. The Celtics responded during the final moments thanks to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown scoring clutch points down the stretch. Tonight we cov…

The Hornets got off to a slow start in the Magic Kingdom and ran into a few other road blocks, ultimately falling to the Magic 112-92. Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk discuss the game and touch on their silver-lining performances, as well as the unfortunate trend that has occurred…

The Hornets continue their four-game road trip in Orlando with a showdown against the Magic. Rob Longo and Sam Perley preview the matchup, and also discuss the latest power rankings, as well as where a few Hornets landed on the Ringer's latest publication of the top 100 NBA players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Another night, another blowout win for the Boston Celtics, who won their sixth consecutive game by double-digits with a 119-94 win over the Detroit Pistons. Boston played without stars Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday and Al Horford yet still dominated and pulled ahead by as many as 29 points behind Jaylen Brown’s 31-point game and Derrick White’s first …

Charlotte's own Grant Williams joins Sam Farber to discuss his return to the Queen City to play for his hometown team. They also discuss his leadership role on the squad and in the NBPA and his outlook on the Hornets future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and NBA Hornets

The Hornets unfortunately had no luck of the Irish after falling on the second night of a back-to-back 109-98 at Philadelphia. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and discuss the ejection of Brandon Miller, as well as highlight their silver-lining performances and discuss the rest of the road trip ahead for Charlotte. See omnystudio.com/li…

The Hornets began a back-to-back by falling at home to the Suns 107-96. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and highlight their silver-lining performances, and they also preview Charlotte's showdown against Philadelphia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and NBA Hornets