Kon Knueppel's Draft BIG BOARD | Jeff Peterson RISK rankings | Defining HORNETS' DNA

Locked On Hornets delivers a deep look at the Charlotte Hornets’ most pressing offseason questions and behind-the-scenes decisions shaping the team’s future. Kon Knueppel’s recent podcast appearance stirred major headlines after he named his top NBA Draft prospects—including Aday Mara, Yaxel Lendeborg, Cameron Boozer, and Amari Allen—causing fans and analysts to speculate about the Hornets' true intentions. Hosts Speaker A and Speaker B break down why these names matter, how Charles Lee’s contract extension reflects the team’s strategic direction, and what the Hornets’ “DNA” is supposed to look like under the new front office regime. Listeners get an inside look at the franchise’s approach to not skipping steps in building a contender, and the brutal playoff drought that continues to haunt Charlotte’s fanbase. The episode covers the Brandon Miller rookie extension as possibly Jeff Peterson’s toughest decision to date, plus why keeping Lamelo Ball, extending Miles Bridges, and navigating sensitive player roles have massive future implications. Hear frank takes on how front-office choices—like drafting Tidjane Salaun and Kon Knueppel, managing players’ minutes, and keeping high-character, defensive-minded prospects—could define the next era of Hornets basketball.  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://linktr.ee/lockedonhornets  Become an official member of the Locked On Hornets Sicko Brigade and get Hornets news, rumors and pictures of Byron Mullens sent directly to your phone via Subtext (14 Day Free Trial): https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonhornets \ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba  Get Doug's gamenotes, special articles and a podcast on Hornets history at the Every Hornets Boxscore substack: everyhornetsboxscore.com  Get more Walker on Wes and Walker 12-3pm on WFNZ 92.7 FM 📲  Follow Locked On Hornets on Twitter Locked On Hornets https://twitter.com/LockedOnHornets  Walker Mehl https://twitter.com/WalkerMehl  Doug Branson https://twitter.com/DougBransonLOH  Evan Hale https://x.com/TheRealEvanHale  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash.  Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door.  DoorDash. In your bag all season long. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON.  Wayfair Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.  Wayfair. Every style. Every home.    Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.