The decision made by Kenny Atkinson to back out of a four-year contract to become head coach of the Charlotte Hornets had nothing to do with the future of Steve Kerr as head coach of the Golden State Warriors, sources tell Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. Kerr is not believed to have a timetable for when he would step away from coaching. Before Atkinson and the Hornets formally … [Read more...] about Kenny Atkinson's Decision On Hornets Unrelated To Steve Kerr's Future
Hornets Hesitant To Match Max Offer Sheet On Miles Bridges
The Charlotte Hornets are entering the offseason with hesitancy to match a max offer sheet should Miles Bridges sign one as a restricted free agent, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic. Bridges is expected to command a max or near-max contract. Bridges averaged 20.2 points, seven rebounds and 3.8 assists per game last season. … [Read more...] about Hornets Hesitant To Match Max Offer Sheet On Miles Bridges
Hornets, Kings Have Interest In Signing Kevon Looney
Kevon Looney is coming off his best NBA season for the Golden State Warriors. Now, Looney is in line for a big pay day in free agency. Both the Charlotte Hornets and Sacramento Kings reportedly have interest in signing Looney. It's probably not a coincidence that both the Hornets and Kings have hired former Warriors assistants Kenny Atkinson and Mike Brown as their respective … [Read more...] about Hornets, Kings Have Interest In Signing Kevon Looney
Kenny Atkinson Won't Take Hornets Head Coach Position
In a stunning reversal of course, Kenny Atkinson has decided to not take the head coach position with the Charlotte Hornets. Atkinson will stay with the Golden State Warriors as an assistant coach to Steve Kerr instead. Sometime during the last week, following further discussions with the Charlotte organization, Atkinson decided to not take the Hornets job. Reportedly, Atkinson … [Read more...] about Kenny Atkinson Won't Take Hornets Head Coach Position
Hornets Extend Arena Lease In Charlotte Through 2045
The Charlotte Hornets have extended their lease with the Spectrum Center in downtown Charlotte through 2045. The original lease was expected to expire in 2030. The Spectrum Center has been the home of the Hornets since it opened in 2005. Upon opening, the arena was named Charlotte Bobcats Arena, in a nod to the Hornets original nickname when the franchise was restarted. In … [Read more...] about Hornets Extend Arena Lease In Charlotte Through 2045