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Every Charlotte Hornets conversation from the day's podcasts. One playlist.

The Cutdown listens to leading NBA podcasts every morning, keeps only the parts about your team, the Hornets, and cuts them into one playlist.

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This week in Hornets talk

The shows spent the week breaking down Charlotte's offseason moves, with the LaMelo Ball trade drawing debate over whether the team had enough information given his injury history and playoff struggles. The focus now shifts to who fills that void, with Coby White expected to step up as a key starter while Kon Knueppel faces pressure to expand his game without LaMelo setting him up. Brandon Miller's extension looks like a lock, but his recent shoulder surgery has some wondering about his training camp readiness.

Written by The Cutdown's reader from this week's clips.

12 clips · 56 min. Some clips only play in the app.

In this week's clips: Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball, Naz Reid, Kon Knueppel, Coby White, Miles Bridges, Dennis Schroder, Grayson Allen.

How it works

Only the Hornets talk. Every morning.

6 shows this morning1,043 minutes listened. 2 minutes kept.

1We listen to the NBA's biggest podcasts
Dunc'd OnThe Zach Lowe ShowBill Simmons PodcastThe Hoop CollectiveThe Ryen Russillo ShowMind the GamePardon My TakeThe Old Man and the ThreeThe Athletic NBA DailyThe Pat McAfee ShowThe Ringer NBA ShowFirst Things First
2We find the Hornets conversations
MagicAmen Thompson vs. Paolo Banchero: who do you build around
HornetsBrandon Miller extension in Charlotte
MagicAnthony Black extension and Orlando cap crunch
HornetsLaMelo Ball trade to Minnesota: was it the right call
HornetsLaMelo's impact and Coby White stepping into the role

Scanned 6 shows · Cut 17h 21m · Kept 2m

Everything that isn't Hornets talk gets cut. Sorry, Magic.

3We create one Hornets playlist for you every morning
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  • Brandon Miller extension in CharlotteThe Zach Lowe Show · 2 min
  • LaMelo Ball trade to Minnesota: was it the right callDunc'd On · 4 min
  • LaMelo's impact and Coby White stepping into the roleDunc'd On · 3 min
  • Win total projection and Brandon Miller extension valueDunc'd On · 7 min
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12 NBA shows monitored/ seven mornings a week/ you pick the shows and the minutes

Talked Hornets most this week: Dunc'd On (11), The Zach Lowe Show (1).

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Common questions

Which podcasts get reviewed for Hornets conversations?

Bill Simmons Podcast, The Hoop Collective, The Zach Lowe Show, The Ryen Russillo Show, Dunc'd On, Mind the Game, Pardon My Take, The Old Man and the Three, The Athletic NBA Daily, The Pat McAfee Show, The Ringer NBA Show, First Things First. Any time one of them has a substantive Hornets conversation, it becomes a clip.

What are the best Hornets podcasts right now?

Going by who actually talked about the Hornets this week: Dunc'd On (11), The Zach Lowe Show (1). The Cutdown reads all of the big national shows every morning and pulls the Hornets parts into one playlist, so you get the best of every one of them.

What are people saying about the Hornets today?

Lately: Brandon Miller extension in Charlotte, LaMelo Ball trade to Minnesota: was it the right call, LaMelo's impact and Coby White stepping into the role. Press play at the top of this page to hear it, or get the app for the full playlist every morning.

When is it ready?

By about 6:30am Eastern, seven mornings a week.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Free, and no account. Your follows and history stay on your phone.

Is this an official Charlotte Hornets app?

No. The Cutdown is independent and not affiliated with the Charlotte Hornets or the NBA. We just listen to the podcasts so you don't have to skip around.

Is there an Android version?

iPhone only for now.

Do you rehost the audio?

No. Every clip plays from the show's own servers, exactly like a podcast app, and every clip credits the show and links the full episode. We send listeners to shows.

Can I follow other teams too?

Yes, in the app. Follow as many teams as you want, NFL included, plus individual players, and every morning they all land in one playlist.

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