Can the Hornets Shock Someone? Needle Movers + Revisiting Preseason Team Ceilings | ALL NBA Podcast
Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA games and storylines from around the league, starting with the Charlotte Hornets taking down the Miami Heat and why Charlotte could be a dangerous playoff team. They dive into LaMelo Ballās impact as an offensive hub, Kon Knueppelās shooting, and why Brandon Miller is the swing player for the Hornets, while also discussing Miamiās struggles without Bam Adebayo. The episode then shifts to āneedle moversā across the NBA, highlighting key players like James Harden, Joel Embiid, Derrick White, Mikal Bridges, Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, DeāAaron Fox, Jalen Williams, Payton Watson, Marcus Smart, and LeBron James. They close by revisiting team ceilings across the league, including the Celtics, Knicks, Cavaliers, Pistons, Lakers, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Rockets, and Spurs. A must-watch for NBA fans tracking playoff teams, rising stars, and the players shaping the title race.
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00:00 – Intro
02:13 Hornets take down the Heat
02:47 Charlotte could be a dangerous team in the playoffs
07:00 LaMelo Ball is a great hub with smart off-ball players
10:37 Kon should set the franchise record for threes
14:47 Brandon Miller is the swing player for Charlotte
17:40 Miami was pretty helpless without Bam + Wareās game
26:11 Needle movers in each conference, starting with James Harden
30:19 Joel Embiid
33:32 Derrick White
35:45 Mikal Bridges
37:32 Cade Cunningham
39:29 Ausar Thompson
41:53 De’Aaron Fox
43:33 Jalen Williams
45:00 Payton Watson
46:47 Marcus Smart
47:42 LeBron James
52:05 Revisiting team ceilings starting with Celtics
53:21 Knicks
54:22 Cavs
54:56 Pistons
55:50 Lakers
57:13 Nuggets + Wolves
58:25 Rockets
1:00:05 Spurs
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20 Comments
I hope Luka can use his off court family drama to fuel his playoff flame. We wish him well obviously
Charlotte didn't put the game early Adam
The Rocketās fundamental issue is Ime Udoka. Heās not a good offense coach.
When KD was on the bench or not touching the ball, the Rockets were playing very well with Reed and Amen controlling the rock.
When KD touched the ball, Rockets collapsed. 7 TOs in the 2nd half?
Point shaving.
1:00 to 1:15 is a weird thing. Why tf u think tim legler is all good and and what not because he doesnt say nothing? Im glad he talked back on that
National media stinks for knicks coverage. We beat the celtics last year and they are just the best again. Cavs never do anything in the playoffs and they are the best? Loser takes for knicks. KFTV is the way
If they end up the 8th seed the hornets can definitely take the pistons to 7 games
Adam is such a Luka/lakers hater
Legs it's gonna be more entertaining listening to your breakdowns tonight
Taking legs for granted with this one
One more day ready to enjoy the best NBA podcast. Greetings from Spain!
It is 2026 and Harden and Embid are still at the top of this list. Give it up. It is not gonna happen. You actually CAN dismiss Embid playing the majority of the games AND being fit and good in the playoffs.
Go Spurs go. Alien sighting in area 51.
Coby White still on a 20 minute restriction because of his calf injuries that heās been dealing with all season.
Hawks are more dangerous but they arenāt ready for that conversation yet
Legs always carriers the show literally why I watch and donāt watch when heās not on.
Man I feel so bad for Cade. No shot creators on his team. I still donāt understand why the pistons didnāt get Coby white? Instead they got Kevin Huerter.. Coby was available before the hornets got him 2 weeks after the pistons traded Ivey. Just insane to me. Cade has Duren but he creates a lot of Durenās offense himself. So much of it is dependent on Cade. Thatās a lot on his shoulders in his 5th year.
That Gm better get it right this off season..
Also Cade is injured right now. One of the wizards landed on his back last night. So thatās another obstacle the pistons have. No time table for Cades return :/
What have the Nuggets done to justify such faith this year? As I write this, theyāre in the 6 seed and getting their asses spanked by the tanking Grizzlies
Yall wild for ignoring how Miami is destroying kelel ware. They run this no screen 5 out offense with no real playmakers to feed ware.
Adam is just a hater and still thinks this show is about him… And that he is also an ex baller lol… Legs is all we need!!! Adam is just an egoman you can see it…
Idk about yah but both Adam and legs did a great job when discussing the hornets, better than most folks in sports media.