The positive vibes are officially back! Walker Mehl is flying solo today to celebrate a massive Hornets win against the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Charlotte Hornets beat the Giannis-less Milwaukee Bucks by playing their most physical game of the season, fueled by Ryan Kalkbrenner's incredible "baby daddy" performance. The team shattered their third-quarter curse, holding Milwaukee to just 22 points, showcasing the immediate impact of their rookie class.

The Hornets' loss to the Lakers was defined by third-quarter struggles, raising questions about team adjustments without their injured star players LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. With the Sacramento Kings reportedly open for a fire sale, the hosts explore whether Domantas Sabonis is the ideal target to add star power to Charlotte's roster

The Hornets' injury woes continue as they lose another NBA Cup game to Miami, giving up 53 points in the first quarter. We get into Kon Knueppel's incredible 30-point game, the struggles of the team's veterans, and the trade rumors heating up around LaMelo Ball

We're exploring Kon Knueppel's legitimate case for Rookie of the Year, backed by incredible shooting stats and a pace to break the all-time rookie 3-point record. We also get into the Hornets' decision to send former top-10 pick Tidjane Salaun down to the Greensboro Swarm for development.

We're facing the injury reality as LaMelo Ball's ankle impingement is back and Brandon Miller is out with a shoulder subluxation. We also discuss why a LaMelo for Ja Morant trade makes no sense and praise the incredible start for rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner

The Charlotte Hornets suffer their most painful loss of the season, collapsing in the final minute to the previously winless New Orleans Pelicans 116-112. We look at what went wrong, from Charles Lee's questionable late-game sets to costly turnovers from Tre Mann and a bad shot by Miles Bridges.

The Hornets split a weekend back-to-back, losing to the physical Timberwolves but dominating the Jazz without an injured LaMelo Ball. The rookies stepped up in LaMelo's absence, while Miles Bridges found his offensive rhythm with a 29-point game

The Hornets get bullied by a desperate Orlando Magic team, highlighting a lack of physicality and "apocalyptic" defensive issues. We also examine LaMelo Ball's $35,000 fine as a symptom of a larger maturity problem

Walker and Doug bring back the fan-favorite segment "Stang'n or Clang'n" to look at what's working and what's not. Kon Knueppel's historic shooting is definitely "stang'n," while LaMelo Ball's defensive consistency and Tre Mann's offensive slump are "clang'n."

The Charlotte Hornets got routed by the Miami Heat, as "old habits" returned for LaMelo Ball, who struggled with foul calls and frustration. Despite the big loss, rookie Kon Knueppel continued his impressive start with 19 points and five threes.

The Hornets split the weekend, but the big story is LaMelo Ball's 38-point triple-double and his new leadership role in the locker room. We also look at the incredible early returns from rookies Kon Knueppel and Sion James

The Hornets are 1-0 after a fantastic season opener, but that news is overshadowed by the arrest of former Hornet Terry Rozier in a wide-ranging illegal betting investigation. We examine the allegations, what the Hornets organization might have known, and share our rapid-fire observations from the win.

The Hornets opened their season with a dominant 136-117 blowout of the Brooklyn Nets, setting a franchise record for points in an opener. Brandon Miller led all scorers with 25 points, catching multiple alley-oops from LaMelo Ball, while two rookies surprisingly cracked the starting lineup.

It's the last show before the regular season, so we're making our final predictions for the Hornets' opening night starting lineup. We debate who gets the nod between Collin Sexton and Kon Knueppel at guard, and whether Moussa Diabaté or Ryan Kalkbrenner will start at center against the Nets

It's opening week, and the Hornets finally feel like a "serious" team, fueled by the cultural impact of Collin Sexton. The season's success hinges on the developmental leaps of LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, as well as finding an answer to the still-unresolved center rotation.

The local experts from the Locked On NBA Channel kick off the Locked On NBA Squad Show East by breaking down which team the Eastern Conference runs through after major injuries to the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers. Join Nick Angstadt, Tony East (Locked On Pacers), Gavin Schall (Locked On Knicks), Philip Rossman-Reich (Locked On Magic), David Ramil (Locked On Heat), and a cameo from Matt Moore (Locked On NBA) as they debate if the New York Knicks or Cleveland Cavaliers are the true favorites, analyzing their playoff track records, roster upgrades, and coaching changes. The conversation explores how Orlando Magic, with Desmond Bane, fits into the East's hierarchy, and whether the Atlanta Hawks’ revamped roster can climb into the contender tier. They also discuss Milwaukee’s current scenario with Giannis Antetokounmpo and if a mid-season trade is possible, consider the competitive outlook of other squads like Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers, and share insights on projected playoff matchups and depth across the conference. Throughout the episode, the hosts offer spirited analysis and big takes about the evolving landscape of the NBA’s Eastern Conference.