Normally Summer League is the special time of the NBA calendar that’s reserved for rookie overreactions. Media or fans see a guy light it up for 25 minutes out an Vegas and the tweets fly in: “I know this guy would be a star,” they say. Or, alternatively: “A few too many midrange jumpers from… Read more »
Author: Brian Geisinger
5 Thoughts on Hornets-Celtics; MKG at the 4, Miles Bridges takes flight
After a few days of training camp, the Charlotte Hornets kicked off their 2018 preseason schedule in Chapel Hill. Playing in the Dean Dome for the first time in over a decade, Charlotte grabbed a 104-97 win over Boston, which included a 39-point third quarter (1.25 points per possession). It’s just one preseason result (September basketball,… Read more »
Buzz Beat Ep. 73: Just Talking With Chris Kroeger, the voice of the Hornets
As the NBA offseason starts to slowly come to its conclusion, teams are starting to reassemble with training just around the corner, too. With that in mind, the Buzz Beat Radio crew huddled up to discuss the upcoming season — potential breakout players, Charlotte’s rotation, Malik Monk’s sophomore season and frontcourt depth. To help better… Read more »
Hornets add two-way versatility to roster in the draft with Miles Bridges; land Devonte Graham in Round 2
The Charlotte Hornets entered the 2018 NBA Draft needing to hit on a first round pick. Years of draft frustration have created a vacuum of young talent on the roster. Currently, only two previous first round picks remain on their rookie-scale deals: 2015’s Frank Kaminsky (yawn) and 2017’s Malik Monk. For a franchise that’s already… Read more »
BG’s St8 of the NBA: Shaun Livingston, the Ultimate (Golden State) Warrior
Back during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, there was a moment in the third quarter — before the brain freeze heard round the world — that was quintessential Golden State Warriors basketball. With the Dubs in the midst of another third quarter thrashing (+141 in the third during the playoffs), LeBron James tried to… Read more »
St8 of the NBA: P.J. Tucker & Houston go for the impossible: Shutdown the Beautiful Machine
Less than a week after the Houston Rockets managed to pull off last summer’s trade for Chris Paul, the franchise made another move. It was a transaction that certainly wouldn’t generate the same bluster as the swap for Paul, especially outside of nerdy NBA circles; however, it’s impact would be damn important, too. On the… Read more »
BG’s St8 of the NBA: Jayson Tatum is Ahead of Schedule, Which Means the Future is Now
It’s a bit sad to think about the slim championship hopes of LeBron James in 2018. Instead, let’s focus on something positive coming from the Eastern Conference Finals: the stellar play of former Duke star Jayson Tatum. After a sensational rookie season, Tatum continues to deliver in the playoffs. Tatum, who just turned 20 two… Read more »
Buzz Beat Ep. 63, And Then There Was One: Charlotte Hornets hire James Borrego as head coach
On Thursday it became official, but earlier this week, the Charlotte Hornets hired the franchise’s next head coach: Spurs assistant James Borrego. Borrego will replace Steve Clifford; according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the deal is good for four years. Charlotte has reached agreement on a deal to hire Spurs assistant James Borrego as head coach,… Read more »