Doug Branson
@dougbranson.bsky.social
Writer/Founder of EveryHornetsBoxscore.com. Host of the Locked On NBA and Locked On Hornets podcasts. I saw Bismack Biyombo hit the euro step. I don’t argue for free.
I got curious and wrote a thing about my sad sack Charlotte Hornets.
I Charted: The Hornets Are Losers In The "Turnover Economy"
What the data reveals about Charlotte’s failure to protect possessions—and why it matters for playoff success
open.substack.com
May 27, 2025 at 4:18 AM
I got curious and wrote a thing about my sad sack Charlotte Hornets.
If the NBA does a mock trial over this Mark Williams trade it should be televised during All Star Weekend and the proceedings overseen by the Honorable Charles Barkley.
February 13, 2025 at 3:37 AM
If the NBA does a mock trial over this Mark Williams trade it should be televised during All Star Weekend and the proceedings overseen by the Honorable Charles Barkley.
Well well well if it isn’t my old friend “Hornets step on a series of rakes spilled out onto a parking lot.”
February 9, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Well well well if it isn’t my old friend “Hornets step on a series of rakes spilled out onto a parking lot.”
If Wemby plays against the center-less Hornets tomorrow.
February 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
If Wemby plays against the center-less Hornets tomorrow.
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never been more confident that the lakers really shouldnt have done this
February 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
never been more confident that the lakers really shouldnt have done this
Signs your favorite national reporter does not watch the Hornets
1. says that the Hornets don't play defense
2. says that Mark Williams runs the floor
3. says that Mark Williams is a rim protector
4. says LaMelo Ball is not a winning player (meaningless)
1. says that the Hornets don't play defense
2. says that Mark Williams runs the floor
3. says that Mark Williams is a rim protector
4. says LaMelo Ball is not a winning player (meaningless)
February 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Signs your favorite national reporter does not watch the Hornets
1. says that the Hornets don't play defense
2. says that Mark Williams runs the floor
3. says that Mark Williams is a rim protector
4. says LaMelo Ball is not a winning player (meaningless)
1. says that the Hornets don't play defense
2. says that Mark Williams runs the floor
3. says that Mark Williams is a rim protector
4. says LaMelo Ball is not a winning player (meaningless)
From a Hornets perspective, the real chasm between feeling good about this trade and feeling terrible is your answer to the question, "Did you watch the Hornets the last 2-3 weeks?" and it’s entirely understandable if the answer to that question is no.
February 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
From a Hornets perspective, the real chasm between feeling good about this trade and feeling terrible is your answer to the question, "Did you watch the Hornets the last 2-3 weeks?" and it’s entirely understandable if the answer to that question is no.
Locked On Hornets episode on the Mark Williams deal is up in all of the places: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFma...
TRADE: Hornets send Mark Williams to Lakers for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and picks
YouTube video by Locked On Hornets
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February 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Locked On Hornets episode on the Mark Williams deal is up in all of the places: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFma...
If the Lakers were looking for a great lob threat *in the half court* they found their big.
If the Lakers were looking for a great lob threat *in transition* they did not.
If the Lakers were looking for a big man who will be tough and physical inside and defend the rim...they REALLY did not.
If the Lakers were looking for a great lob threat *in transition* they did not.
If the Lakers were looking for a big man who will be tough and physical inside and defend the rim...they REALLY did not.
February 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
If the Lakers were looking for a great lob threat *in the half court* they found their big.
If the Lakers were looking for a great lob threat *in transition* they did not.
If the Lakers were looking for a big man who will be tough and physical inside and defend the rim...they REALLY did not.
If the Lakers were looking for a great lob threat *in transition* they did not.
If the Lakers were looking for a big man who will be tough and physical inside and defend the rim...they REALLY did not.
Okay I now fully expect PHX to panic trade for Miles Bridges. There’s a history there. If you have 7 beers and squint Bridges is a Butler comp. They can send back those weird picks they split and Nurkic. There would have to be a bunch of hoops because of the CBA but I believe in JP.
February 6, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Okay I now fully expect PHX to panic trade for Miles Bridges. There’s a history there. If you have 7 beers and squint Bridges is a Butler comp. They can send back those weird picks they split and Nurkic. There would have to be a bunch of hoops because of the CBA but I believe in JP.
The groundhog is undersized and shoots 30%. No place for him in the modern NBA.
February 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The groundhog is undersized and shoots 30%. No place for him in the modern NBA.
oh boy Hornets on local TV means they are moving the Bachelor premiere. In Nashville, whenever meteorologist Danielle Breezy pre-empts an episode with honest to god TORNADO warnings people freak the bleep out.
January 27, 2025 at 10:22 PM
oh boy Hornets on local TV means they are moving the Bachelor premiere. In Nashville, whenever meteorologist Danielle Breezy pre-empts an episode with honest to god TORNADO warnings people freak the bleep out.
heat culture is now Kevin Love's instagram
January 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
heat culture is now Kevin Love's instagram
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Looks like the Skeet App has welcomed a lot of new users today. If you're looking for good NBA and basketball folks to follow, I made a starter pack to help you find them
go.bsky.app/FGmgtea
go.bsky.app/FGmgtea
January 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Looks like the Skeet App has welcomed a lot of new users today. If you're looking for good NBA and basketball folks to follow, I made a starter pack to help you find them
go.bsky.app/FGmgtea
go.bsky.app/FGmgtea
“EVERYONE CAN WATCH!” is a hilarious admission of the current system’s failure. In a sane world that would always be the goal of a sports franchise. Down with the RSNs.
January 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
“EVERYONE CAN WATCH!” is a hilarious admission of the current system’s failure. In a sane world that would always be the goal of a sports franchise. Down with the RSNs.
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Still awaiting official word from NBA on status of tomorrow's game here at Intuit Dome, but league source told me NBA will also postpone #Hornets matchup against LA Clippers on Saturday due to area wildfires.
January 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Still awaiting official word from NBA on status of tomorrow's game here at Intuit Dome, but league source told me NBA will also postpone #Hornets matchup against LA Clippers on Saturday due to area wildfires.
Don't mind me I'm sick.
January 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Don't mind me I'm sick.
There should be a name for when everyone posts about "not caring about" a thing so much that it trends and everyone ends up caring about the thing. It's adjacent to the Streisand Effect.
December 26, 2024 at 11:54 PM
There should be a name for when everyone posts about "not caring about" a thing so much that it trends and everyone ends up caring about the thing. It's adjacent to the Streisand Effect.
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Brandon Miller (ankle) will make his return tonight in Washington against the Wizards, per league sources. He's missed the last 3 games.
#Hornets, looking to snap 5-game losing streak, are getting their versatile swingman back.
#Hornets, looking to snap 5-game losing streak, are getting their versatile swingman back.
December 26, 2024 at 11:01 PM
Brandon Miller (ankle) will make his return tonight in Washington against the Wizards, per league sources. He's missed the last 3 games.
#Hornets, looking to snap 5-game losing streak, are getting their versatile swingman back.
#Hornets, looking to snap 5-game losing streak, are getting their versatile swingman back.
I'll be wearing a tank top tonight in honor of this game.
LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller and Mark Williams have all been ruled out for Sixers-Hornets tonight.
December 20, 2024 at 6:29 PM
I'll be wearing a tank top tonight in honor of this game.
The Charlotte Hornets are 28/127 (22%) from 3 in their last 3 games.
December 20, 2024 at 11:43 AM
The Charlotte Hornets are 28/127 (22%) from 3 in their last 3 games.
Hornets 2Q rotations vs. Wizards
December 20, 2024 at 11:24 AM
Hornets 2Q rotations vs. Wizards
The Hornets held a 36 point advantage in points off turnovers + 2nd chance points and LOSE…to the Washington Wizards. Do you know how poorly you have to shoot and play defense to lose a game with that advantage. Nuts.
December 20, 2024 at 11:12 AM
The Hornets held a 36 point advantage in points off turnovers + 2nd chance points and LOSE…to the Washington Wizards. Do you know how poorly you have to shoot and play defense to lose a game with that advantage. Nuts.