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Charlotte Hornets Announce Charles Lee as New Head Coach for 2024-25 Season

The Charlotte Hornets took their sweet time in finding their new head coach. Since Steve Clifford moved to a front-office capacity within the franchise, they need to find a capable basketball brain who can maximize the talent in the Hornets roster.

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3 big takeaways from Charles Lee being named Hornets next head coach

The Charlotte Hornets finally got their head coach after Steve Clifford decided to transition into a front-office role. Boston Celtics assistant Charles Lee accepted the role of becoming Charlotte’s new head coach to replace Clifford.

Charlotte Hornets News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Hornets hire Charles Lee as head coach

Boston Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee agreed to become head coach of the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. Lee, 39, will continue in his role on the Boston bench until the team is eliminated from the playoffs before replacing Steve Clifford in Charlotte, the team said.

Charlotte Hornets News / Viral Sports News / 12 minutes ago

Charlotte Hornets Reportedly Hiring Charles Lee as Head Coach

The first major move the Charlotte Hornets needed to complete during the 2024 NBA offseason was finding a head coach. Near the end of the 2023-24 campaign, Steve Clifford announced that he would be stepping down, effective at the end of the season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Bleacher Report / 6 hours ago

Charles Lee, Hornets Agree to HC Contract to Replace Steve Clifford After Celtics Run

The Charlotte Hornets announced Thursday that they have hired Boston Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee as their new head coach. According to ESPN's Adrian…

Charlotte Hornets News / Hardwood Heroics / April 23

Charlotte Hornets Tap Popular Analyst as Potential Head Coach for 2024-25 Season

The Charlotte Hornets are looking at every possible nook and crevice to find the perfect head coach to replace Steve Clifford. They have gone through multiple head-coaching candidates, some of whom were notable NBA players in their younger days.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / April 22

JJ Redick to interview for NBA head-coaching job

Former NBA guard JJ Redick will be interviewed by the Hornets for their head-coaching position.

Nets officially hire Jordi Fernandez as head coach

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Charlotte Hornets News / Hardwood Heroics / April 15

Charlotte Hornets’ Search for New Head Coach in 2024 Links Them With Big Names

The Charlotte Hornets’ 2023-24 season ended on a good note as Steve Clifford won his final game before moving over to a front-office position. His second stint with the organization is worse than his first run, so it might have been a good idea for him to move on from the post.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / April 15

Recap/Analysis: Hornets send Steve Clifford off with a win over the Cavs

Nick Smith Jr. scored a career high in points as the Charlotte Hornets ended their season with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, 120-110. The first bucket of the game was a Marques Bolden left handed hook off the glass, which turned out to be a good omen for the game.

Charlotte Hornets News / ClutchPoints / April 14

Hornets most to blame for brutal 2023-24 NBA season

The Charlotte Hornets have navigated a treacherous 2023-24 season. After loads of injuries and roster changes, Charlotte finished the year at 21-61. The team dearly missed LaMelo Ball, who missed most of the season with an ankle injury.

Charlotte Hornets News / Field Level Media / April 14

In coach Steve Clifford's final game, Hornets upend Cavs

Nick Smith Jr. pumped in 24 points to lead a bunch of backups for the Charlotte Hornets in their season-ending 120-110 victory against host Cleveland on Sunday afternoon, preventing the Cavaliers from having a chance to share the Central Division title.

NBA News / ClutchPoints / April 10

Hornets news: Steve Clifford tribute brings 1 positive in Charlotte’s failure to stop Luka Doncic, Mavericks

The Charlotte Hornets fell short in their final home game of the 2023-24 season after losing to the Dallas Mavericks 130-104. Charlotte wanted to close out their home stand strong not just to get a win on the board, but for Steve Clifford as well.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Analysis Network / April 5

Hornets Have Sights Set On 4 Assistants For Head Coaching Job

The Charlotte Hornets are going to have a busy 2024 NBA offseason. Their first order of business before even looking to improve the roster will be to find a new head coach to lead the team.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 4

Pursuing playoff spot, Magic out to avoid distractions vs. Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets probably could benefit from a distraction in the final weeks of the season. The Orlando Magic really can't afford to lose focus. The teams meet Friday night in Charlotte, where Hornets coach Steve Clifford is bound to draw attention.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 4

Hornets To Interview Kings’ Jordi Fernandez, Other Assistants In Coaching Search

The Charlotte Hornets are set to interview four NBA assistant coaches in an effort to fill their coaching vacancy before next season, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / April 3

Hornets coach Steve Clifford to step down, but team's future seems bright

Steve Clifford is stepping down as Charlotte Hornets head coach with the aim of taking a front-office role with the team. But there's still reason for optimism in the Queen City.

Title-winning assistant emerges as 'strong' candidate for Hornets' HC job

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Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / April 3

Steve Clifford: This Is ‘Appropriate Time’ To Step Down As Hornets Coach

The Charlotte Hornets have confirmed that Steve Clifford is stepping down as coach after the season, as first reported by NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN and Hoops Wire.

Charlotte Hornets News / Field Level Media / April 3

Steve Clifford stepping down as Hornets coach

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford is stepping down at the end of the season and will transition to a front office role with the organization, he said Wednesday.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA Analysis Network / April 3

Charlotte Hornets Head Coach Steve Clifford Stepping Down

The 2023-24 NBA season has been a difficult one for the Charlotte Hornets. They have been among the worst teams in the league with a record of 18-57; only the Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons have fewer victories this season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3

Steve Clifford makes big decision on future with Hornets

Clifford is in his second stint as the head coach in Charlotte.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / April 3

Hornets Coach Steve Clifford Informs Players He’s Stepping Down After Season

The Second Act of Steve Clifford as coach of the Charlotte Hornets will indeed come to an end after the season, according to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / April 3