Next Man Up

Richie and Brian bring on Will Palaszczuk to discuss the Hornets' season and if the team will be able to survive with major injuries. The three also discuss the center rotation, Jalen McDaniels, and if LaMelo should still win Rookie of the Year — despite not playing a full season. Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic also joins to preview the Thunder game. He shares his thoughts on the injured Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kenrich Williams and what has helped OKC get to 20 wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices  Be sure to check out Buzz Beat Plus for ad-free and exclusive episodes, Q&A sessions in the Substack chat, written content, and much more.We have Buzz Beat apparel, including hats, shirts, and sweatshirts. Check it out here!         Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.