BREAKING NEWS: Charlotte Hornets hire Jeff Peterson to be new Head of Basketball Operations

Woj bombed our show! We scrap everything to talk about the Hornets reportedly hiring Jeff Peterson to be the new head of basketball operations. This is a developing story so things may change (thanks Kenny Atkinson). We discuss what the hire means for the Hornets front office and what should be first on Peterson's to do list.
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[@desi8]

so funny how you 2 can't get over the Miles Bridges situation. You want him off the team but the reality is he is the best player right now & the most reliable on the court. Get over it.

[@samueldixon8421]

Undoubtedly not the best player. That dude is killing the team shooting 8 threes a game. Applying 0 rim pressure and averaging minimal rebound. I want him to stick around but he is not the best player.

[@perryevans28]

Bridges is a decent 3rd option on a good team. But he is also a massive liability due to his actions and continued contact with this woman. Also, I don't want to pay 3rd option money (22mil+ a year) to a guy who could be held out 4 games of a 7 game series, cause his punk ass can't get into Canada.

[@EyeinteeJay]

Hornets 6 seed or better next year if Melo doesn’t breakdown again

[@coppermanarrowz1001]

Breakdown IS wild 💀

[@julezjohn5785]

We say this every year but this time, I truly believe it. Those trades instantly changed this teams culture, imo

[@wandah8253]

I really believe that Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin want to identify, with the assistance of Foot/Ankle Orthopedic experts, the root cause of Melo's ankle problems and put together an effective strength & conditioning program to mitigate any future problems. Perhaps the current medical staff doesn't have expertise in Foot/Ankle Orthopedics. I mean if we keep doing what we;ve always done, don't be surprised if we get the same results. On another note, it sounds like Rick & Gabe are on the right track with their recent decision to partner with Novant Health medical as part of the new Hornets training facility. Years ago, I worked at a hospital that included a center for Foot&Ankle Orthopedic specialties. At that time, there was a world-renowned physician who was the head of the Foot&Ankle Center. His patients included a few NBA stars who flew out to his practice to get treatments. It was an impressive facility that also included a half basketball court. Imagine having s similar type of expertise available at the Hornets' training facility.

[@PTCAL]

I dont really think he is injured tho, he tired of gleaguers teammates

[@muddywater9]

I want to see poku play

[@calvinlewis6049]

Yes. Jeff Peterson now we need Real Coach....

[@mikejohnson5522]

Melo will break-down don't you worry fragile as a 3$ bill.

[@lloydfarmer]

Love the "unselfish people who want to work hard" quote. But, ah....was he aware that Kyrie was on the team at that time 😮😅

[@SeeRocker]

I really relate to your reaction to Jeff Peterson being younger than you Doug. I’m still trying to come to terms with NBA players being younger than me (I’m like a week younger than LaMelo) so I get a little weirded out like that too lol. I also hope that a Peterson-Peterson connection forms and Buzz is allowed to stay in some capacity!

[@garethbaker7346]

Did I hear someone say "Package Mann and Micic"? I hope not especially in the case of Tre Mann, I want him to be a Hornet for a long time.

[@rima6240]

Coach cliff and New GM has prev relation when cliff was a coach consult NETS 21-22 Will GM fire Coach Cliff?

[@MrPiratesean]

I think Cliff he's showing what he can do when not left with g league talent but maybe ownership wants a clean slate. If we go through another cycle I hope we don't get the Atkins treatment again

[@Hooderaw]

If they keep Cliff this franchise can't be saved.

[@Jsimm100]

So we got Poku and Peterson 🔥

[@pwilliams2222]

NEW GM!!!! GLUE SNIFFING DAYS ARE OVER!!!!

[@Hooderaw]

Brooklyn Nets front office stinks. Hope this work out. Still better than Mitch!!!

[@mikejohnson5522]

Now he needs to go get Sam Cassell today he's ready and I think he'll bring the best out of Melo let's go get him 😊😊😊

[@BlueBirdRPG]

Walker on that 120i resolution shit.

[@averagenate6446]

Being able to fight through adversity will be a mega bonus for anyone affilliated with the Hornets........

[@outtatime9836]

The reason yall was wrong on this one for whom we were going to get is we normally don’t get good things. Let alone the best one. But new age thinking is what we need l

[@kief802]

Post y’all’s reaction to the news 😂😂 could do it in a short

[@colors_in_the_void]

Damn I was really hoping for Trajan

[@MrJWhiteBoy]

Younger GM… yeah he gonna fire Cliff

[@averagenate6446]

Bustin moves in 2024.

[@AndreasRamseier-u9m]

Let's get a Ring!!

[@mrskullman40]

Mitch as GM in shadow advisory role is new nightmare 😅

[@Hooderaw]

FACTS!!! I guarantee you that helped some candidates not be interested in the job.

[@walkermartin2002]

toppo

[@twenty3_v777]

Next we need a new coach

[@vukaleksic1654]

why? This coach starts good story

[@PTCAL]

Its not his fault his roster is made of glass and backups are gleaguers at best BEFORE the deadline. He deserves one more chance

[@antonhall8812]

I'm honestly starting to think the Hornets don't need a new coach.. I hope the new GM trades LaMelo, then keeps Bridges, Miller & Mann together as the new core to build around..(I think) They got that dawg in them you can chase Chips with..

[@samueldixon8421]

I don’t Peterson keeps Clifford

[@samueldixon8421]

Doug’s takes a regularly awful. My god.

[@LockedOnHornets]

Thanks for watching regularly -db