Buzz Beat

We partake in a Mock Draft where 5 others joined Buzz Beat to make their selections before the Hornets. We go through the thought process of which players would be in play for Charlotte and fail to come to a consensus. ✍

Richie joins WFNZ to share his thoughts about Charlotte’s offseason. With Willy and T-Bone, he discusses the optimism with Charles Lee, the future of Miles Bridges, and targets in next week’s NBA Draft. ✍

Richie invites Dylan Jackson to discuss Charles Lee and his experience affecting the Hornets’ offseason. The two also share NBA Playoff observations and what that means for Charlotte’s priorities for targeting players in the draft and free agency. YouTube Version Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian and Darian break down the games of Rob Dillingham (Kentucky) and Nikola Topić (Serbia). The two discuss Dillingham’s open-floor passing, floater, and lack of size. They also mention Topić’s rim finishing and question marks around his shot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian and Darian chat about how the Hornets can manage their roster and potentially add undesirable contracts for future picks. The two also discuss the new owners’ attachment to the current players and which pieces are expendable.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian and Darian discuss the French prospect for JL Bourg, Zaccharie Risacher. The two discuss his athleticism, buying into his shot, and lack of creation from his position. Could he fall to the 6th pick? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian and Darian spotlight Dalton Kencht, a 23-year-old guard from Tennessee. The two discuss his shooting on all levels, his deficiencies on the defensive end, and if pick 6 is too high for Knecht. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian and Darian discuss Donovan Clingan, the big from UConn. The two wonder about his redundancy with the roster, if his shot will ever come along, and how he can impact the way on the defensive end. Join the Buzz Beat Plus chat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian and Darian return to discuss the uber-efficient shooter from Kentucky, Reed Sheppard. The two chat about his height limitations, the ways he can get his buckets, and what type of defensive impact he can have from the guard position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richie brings on Kevin Sweeney of Sports Illustrated to chat about the upcoming NBA Draft. Kevin speaks about draft philosophies, if Donovan Clingan will be available at the 6th selection, and gives scouting reports of several players. Prospects discussed in this episode: Donovan Clingan (UConn), Stephon Castle (UConn), Matas Buzelis (G-League Ignite), Ron Holland (G-League Ignite), Dalton Knecht (Tennessee), Ja’Kobe Walter (Baylor) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian and Darian break down the games of Stephon Castle (Connecticut) and Cody Williams (Colorado). Among other things, the two discuss the defensive presence of Castle and whether Williams is worth taking at the 6th pick. Stephon Castle Video Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian and Darian start their draft coverage with their thoughts on two prospects from the G-League Ignite, Ron Holland and Matas Buzelis. The two talk about their measurables, offensive and defensive strengths, and their fit within the Hornets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richie and Brian react to the Hornets naming Charles Lee as the organization’s new head coach. The two discuss JJ Redick’s involvement in this coaching race and what Lee will bring to the table. Spencer also shares his thoughts on the hire to conclude the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richie, Brian, and Darian finish this series by discussing the strengths of Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller. The three discuss the regression from Bridges, his future with the team, and Miller’s intangibles that have already shown up in his rookie season. Get ad-free episodes, and early access to episodes by taking advantage of an annual subscription to Buzz Beat Plus for 75% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richie, Brian, and new co-host Darian continue the series by discussing the strengths of Vasa Micić, Nick Richards, and Grant Williams. The three converse about Micić’s driving ability, the offensive rebounding from Richards, and Grant’s pairing with Brandon Miller. Link to special offer for 75% off an annual subscription Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richie, Brian, and new co-host Darian begin this new series by discussing the strengths of LaMelo Ball, Dāvis Bertāns, and Tre Mann. The three chatted about Ball’s shooting and foul-drawing, the movement shooting of Bertāns, and Mann’s variety of skills on both ends of the court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richie is joined by Ashley ShahAhmadi, Hornets sideline reporter for Bally Sports. They get into the injuries to Mark Williams and LaMelo Ball, Clifford transitioning to his new role, Brandon Miller’s rookie season, and dive deep into Eric Collin’s sentimental message on the final home broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richie spotlights three coaching candidates: Chris Quinn of Miami, Lamar Skeeter of Utah, and Kevin Young of the Suns. He looks at their career paths and biggest selling points as head coaches. He then ranks Quinn, Skeeter, Young, Fernandez, and Lee for his preference as head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richie goes solo to share his thoughts on the loss to the Blazers and the news that Steve Clifford will be leaving at season’s end. He also spotlights and profiles two candidates and which one is his early favorite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richie is joined by Darian (Trust the Buzz) for a game recap and discussion about LaMelo’s injury. The two highlight Grant Williams, Miles Bridges, and Boston’s three-point shooting in the home loss on April 1. Lastly, the conversation shifts to LaMelo’s health and whether the plans for him have changed.