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The Charlotte Hornets fell back to 6th in the NBA Draft Lottery. Listen to Doug's live stream of the event that includes his best attempt at draft analysis now that we know where the team will pick.

The Hornets have their next head coach and it's Charles Lee, Associate Head Coach of the Boston Celtics. We discuss the terms, the process and the future of the team under his leadership.

Do the Charlotte Hornets already have their next head coach? Walker and Doug discuss Rick Schnall's latest comments on the search for Charlotte's next head coach. Do the hints lean Charles Lee or JJ Redick? Doug reveals some Summer League details and the guys close it out with a segment searching through the Sicko Satchel.

In this episode of Locked On Hornets, Walker Mehl and Doug Branson, along with guest David Walker, tackle the Charlotte Hornets' pressing issue of not having a head coach. They discuss the impact of this vacancy on the team’s performance and playoff chances. The hosts share stories from fans, including one who traveled to see another team’s playoff game out of frustration with the Hornets. They also debate potential moves the Hornets could make to improve, like trades and strategic signings, stressing the need for the team to take bold actions to end their playoff drought.

In this episode of Locked On Hornets, hosts Doug Branson and Walker Mehl discuss Mark Williams' challenging season marked by limited play due to injuries, his potential impact on the team's defense, and what his future might hold.

We're also opening the Sicko Satchel, answering listener questions about reasonable expectations for the next season, potential coaching candidates from former Hornets players, and chickens vs. orangutans

In this episode of Locked On Hornets, we focus on the Charlotte Hornets' ongoing challenge to fill their head coaching vacancy. With attractive coaching opportunities opening up with teams like the Lakers and Suns, the Hornets are finding it increasingly difficult to lock down a top candidate. We discuss why Charles Lee and JJ Redick might be reluctant to commit to Charlotte and how recent developments around the league are impacting the team's search. Additionally, we analyze the front office’s approach to the hiring process and speculate on potential fallback options if their preferred candidates pass on the job. Join us as we break down what these coaching uncertainties mean for the Hornets' future and how the new ownership is navigating these turbulent waters.