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J.J. Redick To Interview With Hornets For Head Coach Vacancy

Apr 22, 2024 7:14 PM

J.J. Redick will interview with the Charlotte Hornets for their head coaching vacancy.

Redick previously interviewed with the Toronto Raptors last offseason for their head coach position.

Redick is currently one of ESPN's lead color analysts along with Doris Burke. Redick also has multiple podcasts.

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2023-24 NBA Rookie Of The Year Finalists Announced

Apr 21, 2024 7:28 PM

The NBA announced the finalists for 2023-24 Rookie of the Year. The finalists are Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Brandon Miller of the Charlotte Hornets and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs.

Holmgren was drafted at the 2022 NBA Draft, but missed the entire 2022-23 due to a foot injury. Under NBA rules, any player who hasn't appeared in an NBA game is considered a rookie. Holmgren was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month in November and December.

Wembanyama was selected first overall by the Spurs at the 2023 NBA Draft. Wembanyama won the Western Conference Rookie of the Month award in January, February and March.

Miller was drafted second overall by the Hornets at the 2023 NBA Draft. Miller won Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month in January, February and March.

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Hornets Interviewing Jerry Stackhouse, Jordan Ott For Coach Opening

Apr 15, 2024 9:35 AM

The Charlotte Hornets are casting a wide net in their coaching search. Charlotte is going to interview former Vanderbilt and G League head coach and NBA assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse, as well as Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Jordan Ott.

Stackhouse coached Vanderbilt for five seasons from 2019 through 2024. He compiled a 70-92 record during that time. He was also an assistant with both the Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies, as well as the head coach of Raptors 905 in the G League.

Ott has spent the last two seasons on Darvin Ham's staff with the Lakers. Previously, Ott was an assistant coach with the Brooklyn Nets for four seasons.

The Hornets are also reportedly going to interview Houston Rockets assistant Royal Ivey. It was previously reported that Charlotte will meet with Boston assistant Charles Lee, Denver assistant David Adelman, Sacramento assistant Jordi Fernandez, LA Clippers assistant Jay Larranaga, Phoenix assistant Kevin Young, as well as G League Coach of the Year Lindsey Harding of the Stockton Kings.

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Hornets To Interview Jay Larranaga For Head Coach Job

Apr 9, 2024 9:38 AM

The Charlotte Hornets are interviewing longtime NBA assistant coach Jay Larranaga for their head coach opening. Current Hornets coach Steve Clifford will transition into a front office role after the season.

Larranaga is currently an assistant on Ty Lue's staff with the LA Clippers. Larranaga is completing his third year on Lue's staff in LA.

Prior to joining the Clippers, Larranaga was an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics for nine seasons. He started as a part of Doc Rivers staff, before staying on when Brad Stevens was hired as Boston's head coach.

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Lindsey Harding To Interview For Hornets' Head Coaching Job

Apr 8, 2024 9:36 PM

Sacramento Kings G League coach Lindsey Harding will interview for the Charlotte Hornets' head-coaching job.

Harding was voted the 2024 G League Coach of the Year in her first season as head coach of the Kings.

Harding was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 WNBA draft.

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Hornets Expected To Consider Chris Quinn, Lamar Skeeter For Head Coach Role

Apr 6, 2024 4:03 PM

Miami Heat assistant Chris Quinn and Utah Jazz assistant Lamar Skeeter are expected to be considered in the Charlotte Hornets' vacant head coach search.

Quinn previously interviewed for the position in 2022. The job eventually went to Steve Clifford, who stepped down from the role earlier this week.

The Hornets are set to interview David Adelman, Charles Lee, Jordi Fernandez, and Kevin Young.

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Hornets To Interview Charles Lee, David Adelman, Jordi Fernandez, Kevin Young

Apr 4, 2024 2:07 PM

The Charlotte Hornets have received permission to interview multiple current assistant coaches for their head coaching vacancy. The Hornets are looking for a replacement at head coach for Steve Clifford. 

• David Adelman, Denver Nuggets

• Jordi Fernandez, Sacramento Kings

• Charles Lee, Boston Celtics

• Kevin Young, Phoenix Suns

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Charles Lee, Jordi Fernandez, Chris Quinn, Kevin Young Among Candidates For Hornets' Job

Apr 3, 2024 3:55 PM

The Charlotte Hornets will search for a replacement for Steve Clifford as head coach after he announced on Wednesday he will step down at the end of the season.

Among the candidates expected to be considered are Charles Lee of the Boston Celtics, Jordi Fernandez of the Sacramento Kings, Chris Quinn of the Miami Heat, and Kevin Young of the Phoenix Suns.

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Steve Clifford To Step Down As Head Coach Of Hornets After Season

Apr 3, 2024 10:57 AM

Steve Clifford will step down as head coach of the Charlotte Hornets at the conclusion of the season. Clifford will move into a front office role with the Hornets.

Jeff Peterson and co-owners Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin were open to bringing Clifford back next season, but he wasn't prepared to commit to remaining in the role.

Clifford is 337-457 over 10 seasons with the Hornets and Orlando Magic. Clifford returned to the Hornets in 2022.

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Brandon Miller, Victor Wembanyama Named NBA's Rookies Of March

Apr 2, 2024 4:24 PM

Brandon Miller and Victor Wembanyama have been named the NBA's Rookies of the Month for March.

Miller averaged 18.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists for the Charlotte Hornets.

Wembanyama averaged 23.2 points, 11.7 rebounds and 3.8 blocks for the San Antonio Spurs. 

Miller and Wembanyama each won the award previously in January and February. 

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LaMelo Ball Out For Remainder Of Season To Rehab Ankle

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Hornets Hire Dotun Akinwale As Assistant GM

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Brandon Miller, Victor Wembanyama Named NBA's Rookies Of February

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Hornets Hiring Jeff Peterson As Head Of Basketball Operations

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Jeff Peterson, Trajan Langdon, Matt Lloyd Emerge As Candidates For Hornets' Job

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Aleksej Pokusevski Agrees To Sign With Hornets

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Marques Bolden, Hornets To Sign 10-Day Contract

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Miles Bridges Has Criminal Charges Dropped Against Him

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Mitch Kupchak Steps Down As Hornets' President Of Basketball Ops

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Kyle Lowry Will Join Sixers After Buyout From Hornets

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RealGM Radio: Seth Partnow On The Trade Deadline (Feb 2024)

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Hornets Would Like To Re-Sign Miles Bridges

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Mavericks Were Determined To Trade Grant Williams, 'Rubbed A Lot Of People The Wrong Way'

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Hornets Waive Frank Ntilikina, Ish Smith

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Hornets Waive James Bouknight

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Mavericks Acquire PJ Washington From Hornets For Grant Williams, Seth Curry, FRP

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Thunder Acquire Gordon Hayward From Hornets For Tre Mann, Davis Bertans, Vasilije Micic

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Miles Bridges Won't Approve Trades, Will Remain With Hornets

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Gordon Hayward Will Not Look For Buyout If He Stays In Charlotte

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Miles Bridges Likely To Stay In Charlotte

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