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Podcast: Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets · Locked On Podcast Network, Doug Branson, Walker Mehl

Opublikowano: 2026-10-08

Is the Charlotte Hornets’ revamped roster truly deeper, or is the bench just better disguised? In this episode, Walker Mehl assesses the franchise’s much-discussed overhaul—highlighting the veteran arrivals of Naz Reid, Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and Dennis Schroder—and explains why their playoff experience could impact more than just the win column. With the ascent of Kon Knueppel and the healthy return of Brandon Miller, the path for first-year players like Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson suddenly looks steeper this season. Walker Mayo discusses why Charlotte’s latest moves might finally give the Hornets a true suppo...