Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets

Should the Charlotte Hornets make one last run at bringing Chris Paul back to his hometown? On today’s episode of Locked On Hornets, we dive into the longstanding debate on CP3's potential return—thi…

NOTE: There's an issue with Walker's audio when we share our screen. I've done my best to rectify it. Apologies. --db

In this episode of Locked On Hornets, Doug Branson and Walker Mehl take a deep div…

Is Brandon Miller the only untouchable on the Hornets roster? That’s the bold claim from a new report making the rounds—and Doug and Walker are here to break it down. They unpack what this says about…

The Pacers stunned the Knicks in Game 1 at MSG, and Locked On Hornets is here to break it all down—and look at what Charlotte can learn. Aaron Nesmith, Obi Toppin, and other “second-draft” success st…

LaMelo Ball’s evolution into a playoff-caliber leader is underway. Hornets head coach Charles Lee spoke with Rod Boone about LaMelo's physical and mental recovery, emphasizing the importance of stren…

Can the Oklahoma City Thunder overcome the Minnesota Timberwolves' depth in the Western Conference Finals? As the NBA playoffs heat up, the Thunder's defensive prowess faces a stern test against the …

The Eastern Conference might be wide open in 2025–26, and the Charlotte Hornets could have a rare opportunity to capitalize. With Jayson Tatum likely missing the season, uncertainty in Milwaukee, and…

Is LaMelo Ball on the move? On this episode of Locked On Hornets, Doug, Walker, and returning guest David Walker dive into a wild scenario floated by Lonzo Ball — LaMelo to the Clippers and Dylan Har…

In this episode of Locked On Hornets, Walker and Doug bring clarity to the Hornets' draft dilemma by officially declaring where they stand in the VJ Edgecombe vs. Trey Johnson vs. Ace Bailey debate. …

The Hornets once again face draft night disappointment, dropping to the 4th pick—but that doesn’t mean there’s no hope. On today’s episode of Locked On Hornets, Walker and Doug are joined by Nada Edw…

The ping pong balls didn’t bounce Charlotte’s way—again. In this emotional post-lottery episode, Walker and Doug give voice to the pain Hornets fans are feeling after the team secured the 4th overall…

It’s lottery day in Buzz City, and emotions are running high. Doug and Walker suit up in their best Larry Johnson gear and call on Commissioner Adam Silver to finally give Charlotte a break. With Coo…

For the first time, we hear Miller describe nearly being shot himself and the chilling events surrounding that night in Tuscaloosa. For the first time, we hear Brandon describe nearly being shot hims…

Doug reveals his top 10 options for the Charlotte Hornets in this jam-packed draft-focused episode of Locked On Hornets. Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper top the list, but what follows will surprise you…

Nata Edwards returns for his weekly visit to help answer a big fan question: what separates a successful offseason from a failed one for the Charlotte Hornets? Walker and Doug chime in with their own…

Brandon Miller only played 27 games in his sophomore season, but what he showed in that limited window has Hornets fans both excited and frustrated. Doug and Walker break down Miller’s shooting trend…

It’s Sicko Satchel Monday on Locked On Hornets, and the big questions are flying. What would the starting five look like if Cooper Flagg lands in Charlotte? Is he a guaranteed starter on Day 1? And w…

The Lakers collapse in five games and Hornets fans are loving it—especially Mark Williams. We break down the ripple effects of LA backing out of the Mark Williams trade and weigh whether the Hornets …

On today’s Locked On Hornets, the Sicko Satchel delivers one of the biggest what-if scenarios in franchise history—what if the Hornets get the No. 1 pick... and trade it for Giannis Antetokounmpo? Do…

NBA East Squad: Bucks playoffs on life support, Giannis' Future in DOUBT?

This episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East hosts discuss the impact of Damian Lillard's Achilles injury on the Milwau…