James Plowright
@britishbuzz.bsky.social
NBA Journalist for @CLTure + Podcasts host for the Buzz Beat Podcast. NBA Draft analyst.
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I have created a Charlotte Hornets Starter Pack to help new users connect. If you would like to be added, comment and I’ll add you.
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🚨 The 4th annual Charlotte Hornets Fan Survey is LIVE! 🚨
Help me beat last year’s 550 responses, take a few minutes to fill it out and share.
Results drop later this month on Buzz Beat Substack — subscribe for free so you don’t miss them!
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Help me beat last year’s 550 responses, take a few minutes to fill it out and share.
Results drop later this month on Buzz Beat Substack — subscribe for free so you don’t miss them!
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August 13, 2025 at 1:32 PM
🚨 The 4th annual Charlotte Hornets Fan Survey is LIVE! 🚨
Help me beat last year’s 550 responses, take a few minutes to fill it out and share.
Results drop later this month on Buzz Beat Substack — subscribe for free so you don’t miss them!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Help me beat last year’s 550 responses, take a few minutes to fill it out and share.
Results drop later this month on Buzz Beat Substack — subscribe for free so you don’t miss them!
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VJ Edgecombe's 3-Point Shooting
I watched all 153 of VJ Edgecombe's three-point attempts, here’s a thread of what I found:🧵
- Nice high release, but slow to get it off — needs system-generated open looks to be effective.
- Streaky shooter: started cold, got hot mid-season, then finished cold
I watched all 153 of VJ Edgecombe's three-point attempts, here’s a thread of what I found:🧵
- Nice high release, but slow to get it off — needs system-generated open looks to be effective.
- Streaky shooter: started cold, got hot mid-season, then finished cold
June 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
VJ Edgecombe's 3-Point Shooting
I watched all 153 of VJ Edgecombe's three-point attempts, here’s a thread of what I found:🧵
- Nice high release, but slow to get it off — needs system-generated open looks to be effective.
- Streaky shooter: started cold, got hot mid-season, then finished cold
I watched all 153 of VJ Edgecombe's three-point attempts, here’s a thread of what I found:🧵
- Nice high release, but slow to get it off — needs system-generated open looks to be effective.
- Streaky shooter: started cold, got hot mid-season, then finished cold
Kon Knueppel 3-Point Shooting Breakdown
I tracked all 207 of Kon Knueppel's three-point attempts. Here’s what I found:
I tracked all 207 of Kon Knueppel's three-point attempts. Here’s what I found:
June 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Kon Knueppel 3-Point Shooting Breakdown
I tracked all 207 of Kon Knueppel's three-point attempts. Here’s what I found:
I tracked all 207 of Kon Knueppel's three-point attempts. Here’s what I found:
This is the big one, my full Charlotte Hornets off-season preview for @clture.bsky.social
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Hornets’ offseason hinges on the lottery, but Jeff Peterson will still need to improve without compromising the future
The lottery and Cooper Flagg will influence the Hornets’ offseason, but Jeff Peterson will look to improve without compromising the future.
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May 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
This is the big one, my full Charlotte Hornets off-season preview for @clture.bsky.social
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clture.org/charlotte-ho...
Landry Fields could be a name to monitor as a potential addition to the Charlotte Hornets front office.
He worked closely with Hornets assistant general manager Dotun Akinwale, and has ties to co-owner Rick Schnall from his time in Atlanta.
He worked closely with Hornets assistant general manager Dotun Akinwale, and has ties to co-owner Rick Schnall from his time in Atlanta.
April 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Landry Fields could be a name to monitor as a potential addition to the Charlotte Hornets front office.
He worked closely with Hornets assistant general manager Dotun Akinwale, and has ties to co-owner Rick Schnall from his time in Atlanta.
He worked closely with Hornets assistant general manager Dotun Akinwale, and has ties to co-owner Rick Schnall from his time in Atlanta.
Update for my Blue Sky followers‼️
I’ve joined the Buzz Beat podcast to cover the Charlotte Hornets. We’ve got some great things in the works over on our Substack launching in May.
Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!
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I’ve joined the Buzz Beat podcast to cover the Charlotte Hornets. We’ve got some great things in the works over on our Substack launching in May.
Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!
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Buzz Beat Plus | Richie Randall | Substack
Covering the Charlotte Hornets with an analytical mind. Click to read Buzz Beat Plus, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
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April 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Update for my Blue Sky followers‼️
I’ve joined the Buzz Beat podcast to cover the Charlotte Hornets. We’ve got some great things in the works over on our Substack launching in May.
Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!
buzzbeat.substack.com
I’ve joined the Buzz Beat podcast to cover the Charlotte Hornets. We’ve got some great things in the works over on our Substack launching in May.
Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!
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LaMelo Ball’s season has been a wild ride. Flashes of brilliance, frustrating setbacks, and big questions about what’s next.
I dove deep into the ups, downs, and what the future really looks like for one of the league’s most electric young stars.
clture.org/lamelo-ball-...
I dove deep into the ups, downs, and what the future really looks like for one of the league’s most electric young stars.
clture.org/lamelo-ball-...
Are LaMelo Ball and the Hornets at a crossroads? Evaluating his 2024-25 season and future with the Charlotte Hornets
Are LaMelo Ball and the Hornets at a crossroads? Evaluating his 2024-25 season and future with the Charlotte Hornets.
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April 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
LaMelo Ball’s season has been a wild ride. Flashes of brilliance, frustrating setbacks, and big questions about what’s next.
I dove deep into the ups, downs, and what the future really looks like for one of the league’s most electric young stars.
clture.org/lamelo-ball-...
I dove deep into the ups, downs, and what the future really looks like for one of the league’s most electric young stars.
clture.org/lamelo-ball-...
Exactly the national championships game you want. Every possession feels like it means something. Impressive comeback by the Gators so far, can they come all the way back?
April 8, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Exactly the national championships game you want. Every possession feels like it means something. Impressive comeback by the Gators so far, can they come all the way back?
Game of Zones was the peak for NBA Twitter. Serious but fun minded discussion and content, how times have changed…
April 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Game of Zones was the peak for NBA Twitter. Serious but fun minded discussion and content, how times have changed…
LaMelo Ball’s season has been a wild ride. Flashes of brilliance, frustrating setbacks, and big questions about what’s next.
I dove deep into the ups, downs, and what the future really looks like for one of the league’s most electric young stars.
clture.org/lamelo-ball-...
I dove deep into the ups, downs, and what the future really looks like for one of the league’s most electric young stars.
clture.org/lamelo-ball-...
Are LaMelo Ball and the Hornets at a crossroads? Evaluating his 2024-25 season and future with the Charlotte Hornets
Are LaMelo Ball and the Hornets at a crossroads? Evaluating his 2024-25 season and future with the Charlotte Hornets.
clture.org
April 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
LaMelo Ball’s season has been a wild ride. Flashes of brilliance, frustrating setbacks, and big questions about what’s next.
I dove deep into the ups, downs, and what the future really looks like for one of the league’s most electric young stars.
clture.org/lamelo-ball-...
I dove deep into the ups, downs, and what the future really looks like for one of the league’s most electric young stars.
clture.org/lamelo-ball-...
I recently featured in this newly released documentary about LaMelo Ball’s career.
It’s a great watch, I even learned a lot myself.
youtu.be/crMDBGJQhVs?...
It’s a great watch, I even learned a lot myself.
youtu.be/crMDBGJQhVs?...
LaMelo Ball: Life of a PROD1GY | An Original Documentary
YouTube video by Trice
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March 28, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I recently featured in this newly released documentary about LaMelo Ball’s career.
It’s a great watch, I even learned a lot myself.
youtu.be/crMDBGJQhVs?...
It’s a great watch, I even learned a lot myself.
youtu.be/crMDBGJQhVs?...
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Early on @britishbuzz.bsky.social and I spoke at length on the Mark Williams rescinded trade. We touched on:
🏀Why that process needs more clarification
🏀What his future in Charlotte looks like now
🏀If the trade with the Lakers could be revisited in the offseason
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTqn...
🏀Why that process needs more clarification
🏀What his future in Charlotte looks like now
🏀If the trade with the Lakers could be revisited in the offseason
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTqn...
February 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Early on @britishbuzz.bsky.social and I spoke at length on the Mark Williams rescinded trade. We touched on:
🏀Why that process needs more clarification
🏀What his future in Charlotte looks like now
🏀If the trade with the Lakers could be revisited in the offseason
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTqn...
🏀Why that process needs more clarification
🏀What his future in Charlotte looks like now
🏀If the trade with the Lakers could be revisited in the offseason
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTqn...
Reposted by James Plowright
I'll be discussing the Charlotte Hornets outlook with @britishbuzz.bsky.social.
Join us Monday at 4 PM ET!
📽️ www.youtube.com/live/t2LLU2p...
Join us Monday at 4 PM ET!
📽️ www.youtube.com/live/t2LLU2p...
Charlotte Hornets post-trade deadline outlook with James Plowright
YouTube video by Yossi Gozlan
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February 24, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I'll be discussing the Charlotte Hornets outlook with @britishbuzz.bsky.social.
Join us Monday at 4 PM ET!
📽️ www.youtube.com/live/t2LLU2p...
Join us Monday at 4 PM ET!
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I am uncertain about the Hornets' plans for Mark Williams for the rest of the season, but I have confirmed he has returned to Charlotte and is in town during the All-Star break.
February 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I am uncertain about the Hornets' plans for Mark Williams for the rest of the season, but I have confirmed he has returned to Charlotte and is in town during the All-Star break.
The Hornets and Mark Williams are stuck in limbo. I break down Charlotte’s tough situation and what’s likely to happen next.
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Williams went from being a key piece of the Hornets to a looming question mark hanging over Charlotte after the trade -- what happens next?
Williams went from being a key piece of the Hornets to a looming question mark hanging over Charlotte after the trade -- what happens next?
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February 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The Hornets and Mark Williams are stuck in limbo. I break down Charlotte’s tough situation and what’s likely to happen next.
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If I told you one week ago that Mark Williams was on the Lakers, lining up next to Luka Dončić and LeBron James, you probably would have asked if I had a concussion.
My thoughts on the Hornets wild trade deadline day 🔗
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My thoughts on the Hornets wild trade deadline day 🔗
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Hornets/Jeff Peterson make two big trade deadline moves, accumulating multiple high-value picks and rookie Dalton Knecht
Hornets/Jeff Peterson make two big trade deadline moves, accumulating multiple high-value picks and rookie Dalton Knecht.
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February 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
If I told you one week ago that Mark Williams was on the Lakers, lining up next to Luka Dončić and LeBron James, you probably would have asked if I had a concussion.
My thoughts on the Hornets wild trade deadline day 🔗
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My thoughts on the Hornets wild trade deadline day 🔗
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Nobody else is writing 2500+ words grading every member of the Hornets, coach and front office so please support my work by reading.
Interested to hear other people’s mid-season grades in the replies ⬇️
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Interested to hear other people’s mid-season grades in the replies ⬇️
t.co/qccGqOIlin
https://clture.org/charlotte-hornets-midseason-report-card/
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January 30, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Nobody else is writing 2500+ words grading every member of the Hornets, coach and front office so please support my work by reading.
Interested to hear other people’s mid-season grades in the replies ⬇️
t.co/qccGqOIlin
Interested to hear other people’s mid-season grades in the replies ⬇️
t.co/qccGqOIlin
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Muggsy Bogues and Gheorghe Muresan both here at Capital One Arena tonight:
January 1, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Muggsy Bogues and Gheorghe Muresan both here at Capital One Arena tonight:
Lots of interesting Charlotte Hornets trade ideas in my first article for @clture.bsky.social
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clture.org/charlotte-ho...
Can the Charlotte Hornets turn the season around with a trade deadline move? We explore a few possible options
Can the Charlotte Hornets turn the season around with a trade deadline move? We explore a few possible options.
clture.org
December 29, 2024 at 1:36 PM
Lots of interesting Charlotte Hornets trade ideas in my first article for @clture.bsky.social
clture.org/charlotte-ho...
clture.org/charlotte-ho...
As bad as the Hornets have been for the previous two weeks, I don’t think the front office are panicking. This season was always an evaluation and rebuilding year
December 29, 2024 at 1:34 PM
As bad as the Hornets have been for the previous two weeks, I don’t think the front office are panicking. This season was always an evaluation and rebuilding year
I deep dived into Charles Lee’s first 20 games as Head Coach, I graded the following areas:
- Style and strategy
- Game management and rotations, - Leadership
- Player development
- Team performance
www.si.com/nba/hornets/...
- Style and strategy
- Game management and rotations, - Leadership
- Player development
- Team performance
www.si.com/nba/hornets/...
Grading Charles Lee's First Month as Hornets Head Coach
Charles Lee is 20 games into his first season as Head Coach of the Charlotte Hornets, but how has he and his staff performed? In this article, we’ll analyze his
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December 4, 2024 at 10:28 PM
I deep dived into Charles Lee’s first 20 games as Head Coach, I graded the following areas:
- Style and strategy
- Game management and rotations, - Leadership
- Player development
- Team performance
www.si.com/nba/hornets/...
- Style and strategy
- Game management and rotations, - Leadership
- Player development
- Team performance
www.si.com/nba/hornets/...
Latest podcast is LIVE
- Grading Charles Lee's first 20 games
- Injury induced breakout players (Simpson/Salaun/Micic/Smith Jr)
Go listen now!
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- Grading Charles Lee's first 20 games
- Injury induced breakout players (Simpson/Salaun/Micic/Smith Jr)
Go listen now!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...
Inside The Hive: Grading Charles Lee's First 20 Games + Breakout Players
Podcast Episode · Charlotte Hornets on SI: A Podcast For Charlotte Hornets Fans · 03/12/2024 · 1h 18m
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December 3, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Latest podcast is LIVE
- Grading Charles Lee's first 20 games
- Injury induced breakout players (Simpson/Salaun/Micic/Smith Jr)
Go listen now!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...
- Grading Charles Lee's first 20 games
- Injury induced breakout players (Simpson/Salaun/Micic/Smith Jr)
Go listen now!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...
@zachlowenba.bsky.social What are your thoughts on LaMelo Ball’s play? Seems to be some divided thoughts on the value of it among analysts
November 27, 2024 at 11:47 PM
@zachlowenba.bsky.social What are your thoughts on LaMelo Ball’s play? Seems to be some divided thoughts on the value of it among analysts
Hornets continue to defy the injury odds and be a fun watch every night. Hoping Grant Williams isn’t a ligament reupture, he’s been an unsung hero for this team
November 24, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Hornets continue to defy the injury odds and be a fun watch every night. Hoping Grant Williams isn’t a ligament reupture, he’s been an unsung hero for this team