The Charlotte Hornets are currently the only NBA team without a head coach. Charlotte seems to have narrowed down their choices to Mike D'Antoni or Kenny Atkinson. Neither D'Antoni nor Atkinson have met with Hornets owner Michael Jordan as of yet. Those meetings are expected to take place soon, when Jordan returns from a postseason vacation. D'Antoni has been considered the … [Read more...] about Hornets Believed To Be Down To Mike D'Antoni, Kenny Atkinson For Next Coach
Mike D'Antoni Reemerges In Hornets' Head Coaching Search
Mike D'Antoni has reemerged in the head coaching search of the Charlotte Hornets. There was previously momentum for D'Antoni's candidacy before he appeared to fall out of favor. If the Hornets hire D'Antoni, the team could also hire Jim Boylen as an assistant coach. D'Antoni was most recently a head coach in 2020 with the Houston Rockets. The Hornets are also considering Terry … [Read more...] about Mike D'Antoni Reemerges In Hornets' Head Coaching Search
Hawks, Pistons, Blazers Most Frequently Mentioned As Potential Deandre Ayton Landing Spot
The Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons and Portland Trail Blazers are the three teams most often linked to a potential pursuit of Deandre Ayton in restricted free agency. The Charlotte Hornets and San Antonio Spurs are also logical fits for Ayton. The Phoenix Suns decided not to offer a five-year, $170 million max contract to Ayton last offseason and they also quietly gauged his … [Read more...] about Hawks, Pistons, Blazers Most Frequently Mentioned As Potential Deandre Ayton Landing Spot
Darvin Ham Considered Strong Candidate For Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets have identified Darvin Ham as a strong candidate for their head coaching vacancy. Ham is also a candidate for the Los Angeles Lakers' opening. Ham worked with Mitch Kupchak previously with the Lakers. Ham is an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks and has been considered a strong potential head coach for several years. … [Read more...] about Darvin Ham Considered Strong Candidate For Hornets
Hornets Sign GM Mitch Kupchak To Multiyear Extension
Mitch Kupchak has signed a multiyear contract extension Thursday to remain general manager of the Charlotte Hornets. Kupchak's contract was set to expire this summer. "For better or for worse, I will be here for the next couple of years," Kupchak said on a videoconference call. He would not say when the contract expires. Kupchak was hired by the Hornets after the 17-18 season. … [Read more...] about Hornets Sign GM Mitch Kupchak To Multiyear Extension