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• Knicks’ Darvin Ham request denied by Bucks as rejections pile up again

He joins James Borrego of the Pelicans and Jay Triano of the Mavericks as candidates under contract who weren’t granted permission to interview with the Knicks....2025
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• Jay Triano Joins Mavs Coaching Staff Amid Interest From Knicks

Jay Triano will join Jason Kidd's coaching staff with the Dallas Mavericks next season, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Triano joins Frank Vogel and Popeye Jones as new members of Kidd's staff. Mike Brown was interested in adding Triano to his staff as he looks for a lead assistant coach. The Knicks also had interest in James Borrego, though Borrego will remain with the Pelicans....2025
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• Knicks miss out on potential key coaching addition as Pelicans reportedly keep James Borrego

The Knicks were interested in having Borrego join Mike Brown's staff...2025
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• NBA Notes: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Nets, Pelicans, James Borrego

Thunder Thunder big man Chet Holmgren has agreed to a five-year, fully guaranteed maximum rookie contract extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal is projected to be worth $240 million based on current salary cap projections for the 2026–27 season, per ESPN’s Bobby Marks. Holmgren, the No. 2 overall pick in 2022, has navigated […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Ne...2025
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• Mike Brown misses out on top Knicks assistant target with James Borrego staying with Pelicans

The Knicks interviewed Borrego during their search for a head coach and eyed him as a potential lead assistant for Mike Brown....2025
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• James Borrego To Remain With Pelicans Amid Interest From Knicks

James Borrego will remain as associate head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans for the 2025-26 season. The New York Knicks had interest in hiring Borrego away from the Pelicans to join the staff of Mike Brown. Borrego also interviewed for the Knicks' head coaching job. The Pelicans denied Borrego the opportunity to interview with the Denver Nuggets for their top assistant coach position, which was ...2025
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• Suns Narrow Head Coach Candidate List To 8 Candidates

The Phoenix Suns have narrowed their list for the next head coach to eight candidates. These eight candidates will advance to a second round of interviews over the next week. The eight candidates are Sean Sweeney, David Fizdale, James Borrego, Johnnie Bryant, Jordan Ott, Steve Hetzel, Micah Nori and Dave Bliss. Sweeney is currently an assistant coach on Jason Kidd's staff with the Dallas Mavericks...2025
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• 3 major decisions the Hornets need to make this offseason
Charlotte Hornets fans should not be disappointed one bit that their team failed to qualify for the postseason. After all, the 2020-21 NBA season was a year plagued by injuries to their key players such as LaMelo Ball, Gordon Hayward, Miles Bridges, and Devonte’ Graham. Despite this, head coach James Borrego and crew managed to […] The post 3 major decisions the Hornets need to make th...2021
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• Gordon Hayward Injury: Hornets ‘Concerned’ With Star’s Right Hand

Gordon Hayward just can not catch a break. The Charlotte Hornets wing, who was putting together a 2020-21 season worthy of All-Star discussion, left Monday’s game against the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter after falling and re-aggravating a pre-existing injury to his right hand. “Obviously, we are all concerned,” Hornets coach James Borrego told […] The post Gordon Hayward...2021
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• Gordon Hayward suffers right hand injury vs. Jazz, status revealed
Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward exited today’s game against the Utah Jazz with an injury to his right hand. Per Rick Bonnell of The Observer, Hornets coach James Borrego said Hayward is classified as day-to-day. An MRI test is expected to be done to check Hayward’s status. Hornets coach James Borrego said Gordon Hayward is […] The post Gordon Hayward suffers right hand i...2021
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• LaMelo Ball to start after 27-point night? Hornets coach noncommittal
The Charlotte Hornets pulled out a 126-114 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks led by LaMelo Ball’s career-high 27-point performance on Saturday night. With his big game coupled with Terry Rozier leaving with an ankle injury, perhaps head coach James Borrego would consider finally giving a starting nod to their no. 3 overall pick. Borrego, however, […] The post LaMelo Ball to start after ...2021
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• Gordon Hayward injury update after exiting with hip issue
The Charlotte Hornets have provided what appears to be a positive update on the status of Gordon Hayward, who was forced to exit Wednesday’s tilt against the Dallas Mavericks due to a hip injury. According to Hornets head coach James Borrego, Hayward seems to have dodged a major injury here: James Borrego said Gordon Hayward […] The post Gordon Hayward injury update after exiting with ...2021
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• Hornets coach James Borrego pledges his support for suspended guard Malik Monk
Speaking to reporters before Wednesday’s game, Hornets coach James Borrego pledged his support for shooting guard Malik Monk, who has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of the NBA’s anti-drug program, relays Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer. Borrego said he hasn’t talked with Monk since the suspension was announced this morning. “All of us face different things in life; it’s how yo...2020
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• Even Without Tim Duncan, Small-Ball Still Doesn't Appeal to San Antonio Spurs
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• David Fizdale to Grizzlies: Latest Contract Details, Analysis and Reaction
2016

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• Billy Donovan Setting Table for Epic First Season with OKC Thunder
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2025
"Knicks coaching rumors: Mike Brown gets second interview; James Borrego, Taylor Jenkins among candidates"

2024
"Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer and ex-Charlotte Hornets coach James Borrego may be possibilities to become next head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports."

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"Stotts and James Borrego […]"

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"He replaces the fired James Borrego."

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"Charlotte coach James Borrego spoke to CBS Sports about his vision for the up-and-coming Hornets"

2020
"Hornets coach James Borrego said if the NBA returns to action this season, some players could need "multiple weeks'' to get back into true basketball shape."

2019
"Hornets coach James Borrego isn’t sure how Nicolas Batum fits into his plans for next season, Borrego admits to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer."

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"Hornets reportedly finalizing deal to hire Spurs assistant James Borrego as coach"

2016
"Stein’s report said Fizdale and San Antonio Spurs assistant coach James Borrego were seen as co-finalists at a time for the Memphis position."

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"James Borrego filled in on an interim basis until the end of the regular season."

• Knicks’ Darvin Ham request denied by Bucks as rejections pile up again
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• NBA Notes: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Nets, Pelicans, James Borrego
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• Knicks To Hire Mike Brown As Head Coach

The New York Knicks will hire Mike Brown as their next head coach as both sides work through contract details. Brown will replace Tom Thibodeau as head coach of Knicks' team coming off a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals. Brown met with James Dolan as the final part of the process on Tuesday. Brown is available after he was fired by the Sacramento Kings in December. The Knicks could also hire ...2025
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• Knicks Closing In On Hiring Mike Brown As Head Coach

The New York Knicks have been telling prospective head coaching free agents that they are nearing a decision on their position with Mike Brown widely regarded as the favorite. Brown will still require the endorsement of James Dolan before the Knicks move forward with the hire. The Knicks are searching for a new head coach to replace Tom Thibodeau, who was fired despite the team reaching the Easter...2025
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• Pelicans President Dennis Lauscha Frustrated By Team's Lack Of Progress

New Orleans Pelicans team president Dennis Lauscha is reportedly frustrated by the team's lack of progress this offseason, sources told Christian Clark of nola.com. Clark reported earlier this offseason that members within the organization had grown frustrated by Brandon Ingram missing 29 games this year, with prominent voices beginning to question his toughness. The Pelicans extended executive v...2023
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• Terry Stotts To Join Bucks’ Coaching Staff
Former Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts is finalizing a contract to be part of Adrian Griffin’s new coaching staff with the Bucks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). A report on Friday indicated that Milwaukee was seeking an experienced assistant to pair with Griffin, who’s a first-time head coach. Stotts and James Borrego […]...2023
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• Rumor: The shocking move Hornets could make after Kenny Atkinson’s Warriors flip-flop
The Charlotte Hornets appeared to find their successor to James Borrego, agreeing “in principle” to a contract with Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson. Only, Atkinson backed out and decided to return to Golden State as an assistant, citing family reasons. The Hornets, back at square one, are rumored to be considering a pretty shocking […] The post Rumor: The shocking ...2022
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• 3 Hornets coaching candidates that could replace James Borrego
After the firing of James Borrego as the Charlotte Hornets’ head coach, they are in need of someone who can run this young team. The Hornets had been trending upward in Borrego’s four-year stint at the helm. They’ve drafted fairly well in that time span by netting Miles Bridges in 2018 and LaMelo Ball back […] The post 3 Hornets coaching candidates that could replace James ...2022
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• Hornets firing James Borrego as head coach

Borrego is just one year removed from signing a contract extension with Charlotte....2022
• Hornets fire coach James Borrego

James Borrego signed a contract extension before the season then guided the Hornets to their best record in six years....2022

• Celtics’ Jayson Tatum gets ultimate praise from PJ Washington, James Borrego after 44-point night
The Charlotte Hornets suffered their second straight loss at the hands of the Boston Celtics 115-101. Plus, it was the second straight night that they gave up 40 or more points to an individual. The night before, it was Kyrie Irving who put up 50 points on 19 shots and led the Brooklyn Nets to […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum gets ultimate praise from PJ Washington, James Borrego aft...2022
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• VIDEO: Hornets’ LaMelo Ball holds back James Bouknight in heated moment with James Borrego
The Charlotte Hornets got off to a hot start on the season. As of late though, they have struggled to put points up and are in the midst of a four game losing streak. Their offense looks egregious for a team that has been one of the better offenses in the league. In a loss […] The post VIDEO: Hornets’ LaMelo Ball holds back James Bouknight in heated moment with James Borrego appeared f...2022
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• James Borrego blasts Hornets effort in loss to Raptors, but James Bouknight shines
The Charlotte Hornets have now lost two straight games after winning seven of their last eight games. They traveled to Toronto for the first time this season to take on the Raptors and lost 125-113. Charlotte has had defensive breakdowns in their last couple of losses. On Tuesday night, the Hornets gave up 39 points […] The post James Borrego blasts Hornets effort in loss to Raptors, but Jam...2022
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• Hornets’ biggest problem after failed comeback bid, per James Borrego
The Charlotte Hornets split their Florida road trip games after losing to the Miami Heat on Friday night. Charlotte got off to a sluggish start against the South Beach franchise, finding themselves down by 18 points going into halftime. For his part, Hornets head coach James Borrego said that they need to just get off […] The post Hornets’ biggest problem after failed comeback bid, per...2021
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• LaMelo Ball is a right-handed version of Ben Simmons
LaMelo Ball has been as advertised in his rookie season: an offensive difference-maker. Coming off the bench for the Charlotte Hornets, Ball is averaging 14.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game in 27.7 minutes per contest. The rookie has been a sight to behold for head coach James Borrego. A career […] The post LaMelo Ball is a right-handed version of Ben Simmons appea...2021
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• Hornets HC James Borrego explains why LaMelo Ball is playing limited minutes

During a 123-110 loss to the Chicago Bulls, Ball had seven points, two assists, two steals and one rebound. However, he also had a season-high five turnovers off the bench....2021
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• Nicolas Batum apologizes to Hornets for not living up to his contract
Nicolas Batum isn’t hiding from the fact that he hasn’t lived up to his contract, writes Scott Fowler of the Charlotte Observer. The five-year, $120M deal Batum signed in the summer of 2016 remains the largest ever given out by the Hornets. After putting up decent numbers during the past three years, he lost his starting job this season and has been stuck on the end of the bench as Charlotte opted...2020
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• Hornets coach James Borrego pledges his support for suspended guard Malik Monk
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• Five key offseason questions: Charlotte Hornets
After oscillating between lottery appearances and first-round playoff exits during Steve Clifford‘s first four years in Charlotte, the Hornets endured a second consecutive 36-46 season in 2017/18, resulting in Clifford’s ouster. The latest uninspiring stretch for the franchise, which hasn’t won a postseason series since being reborn in 2004, also resulted in the dismissal of general manager Rich C...2018
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• Coaching change expected to benefit Batum
Nicolas Batum may benefit more than anyone from the Hornets’ coaching change, writes Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer. Spurs assistant James Borrego is expected to install the motion offense used in San Antonio, which plays to Batum’s strengths of handling the ball and making quick decisions.Charlotte’s approach under Steve Clifford this season was heavy on postups for center Dwight Howard, ...2018
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• James Borrego ‘Getting Momentum’ With Cavaliers, Could Be ‘Leading Candidate’

According to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN, James Borrego is “getting momentum” with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Borrego could be the “leading candidate” for the head coaching job in Cleveland. “So James Borrego, who they (the Lakers) interviewed about 10 days ago, he’s getting momentum in Cleveland,” Windhorst said. “He’s expected to interview there ea...2024
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• Rumor: The shocking move Hornets could make after Kenny Atkinson’s Warriors flip-flop
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• VIDEO: Hornets’ LaMelo Ball holds back James Bouknight in heated moment with James Borrego
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• Spur of the moment: Duncan will coach San Antonio Tuesday night
That did not take too long. In only his first season as an assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs, all-time great big man Tim Duncan will get his first head coaching opportunity. It’s not what you think. Duncan will fill that void for Tuesday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets with Gregg Popovich away from the Spurs for personal reasons. Duncan, 43, was hired by Pop as an assistant bac...2020
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• Report: Ettore Messina gets second meeting with Bucks
Mike Budenholzer isn’t the only head coaching candidate who will get a second meeting with the Bucks Tuesday. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link), Spurs assistant Ettore Messina will also meet with the Bucks today in New York. Both interviews will include team ownership, Wojnarowski notes.Messina, a longtime coach overseas, was hired by the Spurs in 2014 following his second stin...2018
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• Promising Orlando Magic Roster Needs the Right Coach Right Now
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• Reports: Kings interviewing Henry Bibby, James Borrego
Unable to present a quality team, it seems the Kings are trying to woo fans by hiring old favorites. Vlade Divac is general manager. Peja Stojakovic is director of player personnel. Corliss Williamson is an assistant coach. Sacramento also tried to hire Bobby Jackson. What about Mike Bibby? The Kings might settle for his dad. […]...2016
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• Meet Nikola Vucevic, the Eastern Conference's Next Great Behemoth
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• Scott Skiles to Magic: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Jacque Vaughn Fired by Magic: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Sources: Hornets to hire Atkinson as new coach

Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson has agreed to a four-year deal to become the new head coach of the Hornets, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Friday. He replaces the fired James Borrego....2022
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• Sources: Hornets firing Borrego after 4 seasons

The Hornets are firing coach James Borrego, who was 138-163 in four seasons and took Charlotte to the play-in tournament each of the past two years, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski....2022
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• Sources: Magic to keep Borrego for season
The Orlando Magic have decided they want interim coach James Borrego to coach the team for the rest of the season, according to league sources....2015
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• Terry Stotts To Join Bucks’ Coaching Staff
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• Celtics’ Jayson Tatum gets ultimate praise from PJ Washington, James Borrego after 44-point night
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• Fast, but not loose: James Borrego has LaMelo Ball and the Hornets flying out of the gate
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• Knicks set for second interview with Mike Brown, Dawn Staley not considered finalist: Sources

The New York Knicks’ search for a new head coach may be nearing a conclusion soon. After conducting a first round of interviews over the last two weeks, the Knicks have formally invited Mike Brown back for a second interview, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, league sources tell . In addition, New York is considering bringing back both James Borrego and Micah Nori for second interviews,...2025
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• Mike Brown Emerges As Serious Candidate For Knicks' Head Coaching Job
Mike Brown has emerged as a serious candidate for the New York Knicks' head coaching vacancy. Brown will soon have a second interview with the Knicks. The Sacramento Kings parted ways with Brown in December. Brown was Coach of the Year for the 2022-23 season as helped lead the Kings back to the playoffs. The Knicks have also interviewed Taylor Jenkins and James Borrego, while also being linked to ...2025
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• Suns Narrow Head Coach Candidate List To 8 Candidates
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• James Borrego, Dave Joerger Linked To Suns’ Coaching Vacancy

The Phoenix Suns may not be going quite as green as many expected in their search to replace head coach Mike Budenholzer. While the franchise has been linked to several first-time candidates — including assistants currently involved in the NBA playoffs — the Suns are also weighing more experienced options as new general manager Brian […] The post James Borrego, Dave Joerger Linke...2025
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• Suns May Consider James Borrego, Dave Joerger For Coach
The Phoenix Suns have widely been expected to hire a first-time head coach to replace Mike Budenholzer. Phoenix has cast a wide net, which includes several assistant coaches still working in the NBA playoffs. New Suns general manager Brian Gregory may also bring in a coach with some experience as well. New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach James Borrego and Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Dave Joer...2025
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• Report: James Borrego, Kenny Atkinson ‘Neck And Neck’ In Cavaliers Coaching Search
According to NBA insider Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, James Borrego and Kenny Atkinson are “neck and neck” in the Cleveland Cavaliers coaching search. Borrego has coached the Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets. He is 148-183 in the regular season. Borrego has never made the playoffs as a head coach. Atkinson went 118-190 with the Brooklyn […] The post Repo...2024
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• Lakers Conduct In-Person Coaching Interview With James Borrego

The Los Angeles Lakers were scheduled to hold an in-person interview with coaching candidate James Borrego, per Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times. Borrego is among those who are said to be strong candidates for the vacancy, along with JJ Redick and several others. Borrego, 46, is currently an assistant under Willie Green with […] The post Lakers Conduct In-Person Coaching Interview With Jam...2024
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• Lakers set to interview James Borrego today for head coaching vacancy

New Orleans assistant coach James Borrego, a former head coach in Charlotte, is scheduled for in-person interviews for the Lakers' head coaching vacancy....2024
• Report: Mike D’Antoni among top candidates to coach LaMelo Ball-led Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets recently fired head coach James Borrego after a second consecutive embarrassing loss in the play-in tournament. The Hornets are now starting to ramp up their coaching search, with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski bringing several names to the table as candidates to be the next head coach for LaMelo Ball and company, including Mike […] The post Report: Mike D’Antoni...2022
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• The reason Michael Jordan is pushing for big changes for Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets were not able to make it to the playoffs in the 2021-22 NBA season, but their 43-39 record is the franchise’s best in six seasons. That was not enough for James Borrego to hold on to his job as head coach of the Hornets, as he was handed a pink slip shortly […] The post The reason Michael Jordan is pushing for big changes for Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints...2022
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• Rumor: The shocking move Hornets could make after Kenny Atkinson’s Warriors flip-flop
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• 3 reason Hornets firing James Borrego was necessary
After four seasons coaching the Charlotte Hornets, James Borrego was relieved of his duties. The Hornets finished the 2021-22 season 43-39 and made it to the Play-In tournament. The Atlanta Hawks ended their season with a blowout win, which in turn ended Borrego’s tenure in Buzz City. There had been whispers of this move coming […] The post 3 reason Hornets firing James Borrego was nec...2022
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• Promising Orlando Magic Roster Needs the Right Coach Right Now
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• James Borrego Named Magic Head Coach Through End of Season
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• Jacque Vaughn Fired by Magic: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
2015

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