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• 2025 NBA Offseason Preview: Charlotte Hornets

2024 was a year of change for the Hornets, who traded away veterans like Terry Rozier, P.J. Washington, and Gordon Hayward, hired a new head of basketball operations (Jeff Peterson), and brought aboard respected assistant Charles Lee to replace head coach Steve Clifford. In the wake of those changes, there was plenty of chatter ahead […]...2025
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• Hornets’ Jeff Peterson Not Putting Timeline On Rebuild: ‘Don’t Want To Overpromise’

It’s been eight years since the Charlotte Hornets got into the playoffs, so now it’s time to reshuffle everything. That included the front office, beginning in March, when current head of basketball operations Jeff Peterson was hired away from the Brooklyn Nets. Then coach Steve Clifford willingly stepped aside, moving into the front office, and […] The post Hornets’ Jeff P...2024
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• Hornets Hire Charles Lee As Head Coach On Four-Year Deal

The Charlotte Hornets have hired Charles Lee as their new head coach. Lee is currently an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics. Lee reportedly signed a four-year deal to coach the Hornets. Lee will finish the Celtics playoff run before joining the Hornets. Lee began his NBA coaching career in 2014 with the Atlanta Hawks as part of Mike Budenholzer's staff. Lee then moved to the Milwaukee Bucks ...2024
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• Hornets Hire Charles Lee As New Head Coach

The Charlotte Hornets have hired Charles Lee as their new head coach. Lee is currently an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics. Lee reportedly signed a four-year deal to coach the Hornets. Lee will finish the Celtics playoff run before joining the Hornets. Lee began his NBA coaching career in 2014 with the Atlanta Hawks as part of Mike Budenholzer's staff. Lee then moved to the Milwaukee Bucks ...2024
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• Hornets make decision on next head coach

The Hornets had been in the market for a new head coach as Steve Clifford announced in early April that he would be stepping down from his position....2024
• Hornets Hire Charles Lee As Head Coach

The Hornets have formally named Steve Clifford‘s successor, announcing in a press release that they’ve hired former Celtics assistant Charles Lee as their new head coach. Lee will finish his playoff run in Boston before officially joining the Hornets, according to the announcement. Sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link) that Lee will sign a […]...2024
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• Knicks lose Randle until next year, Hornets' coaching search & Jrue Holiday's stellar season | No Cap Room

Jake Fischer and Dan Devine talk about Steve Clifford stepping down as head coach of the Hornets, Chauncey Bills and Vince Carter making the Hall of Fame, Julius Randle’s season-ending surgery and a lot more....2024
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• 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. The Hornets (18-57 entering Wednesday) have been beset by injuries to key players, as well as youth and the decision to trade away starter Terry Rozier […] The post Hornets Coach Steve Clifford Informs Players He’s Stepping...2024
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• Hornets fall to Nuggets, lose 11th straight game
Per the Charlotte Observer: With the never-ending game of musical injury chairs in full motion once again, this time courtesy of Terry Rozier’s illness, Steve Clifford relied on his decades of experience Monday night. It’s probably the best method for the Charlotte Hornets coach to keep his sanity. “That’s one thing as I’ve gotten older, … Continue reading "Hornets fall to Nuggets, lose 11th...2024
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• Hornets Plan 'Significant Role' For Miles Bridges When Suspension Ends This Week

Steve Clifford says Miles Bridges will immediately step back into a "significant role" for the Charlotte Hornets when he becomes eligible to return from his suspension on Friday. The game marks the end of his 10-game suspension to begin the season for his role in a 2022 felony domestic violence case involving the mother of his two children. "I think he'll be ready to play," Clifford said on Sunday...2023
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• Miles Bridges To Have 'Significant Role' Upon Return

Miles Bridges will complete his 30-game suspension this week. Bridges will be eligible to play in his first game in well over a year for the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. Upon Bridges' return, Hornets coach Steve Clifford expects Bridges to feature in lineups right away. "I think he'll be ready to play. He's in practice every day. So, he's been well organized when he's there," Clifford said of Brid...2023
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• Hornets' Bridges to have big role upon return Fri.

Hornets coach Steve Clifford said Miles Bridges will have a "significant role" immediately upon his return from a 10-game suspension Friday against the Bucks....2023
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• The Charlotte Hornets killed my fandom by standing with Miles Bridges

Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports Enough is enough. Warning: This story contains detailed descriptions of domestic violence which may be triggering for some readers. On June 28, 2022, Miles Bridges made a choice. During an argument, the Hornets forward wrapped his hands around the throat of his ex and strangled her to the point muscles in her neck were torn. Bridges broke her wrist, her nose, fr...2023
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• Hornets’ James Bouknight to Undergo Knee Surgery
Hornets guard James Bouknight is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic left knee surgery after suffering a meniscus injury, the team announced. Bouknight, 23, suffered the injury on Oct. 5 at practice and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. “It stinks for him and for us, and it’s just part of the NBA,” coach Steve Clifford said, […] The post Hornets’ James Bouknight to Undergo Knee Surgery...2023
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• Hornets Notes: Smith, McGowens, Hayward, Washington
The Hornets‘ offense was clicking before LaMelo Ball‘s ankle injury on Monday, but now coach Steve Clifford needs to find a new approach for the rest of the season, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. The team scored just 91 points Wednesday as its five-game winning streak was snapped, marking just the fourth time […]...2023
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• LaMelo Ball Leaves Game With Sprained Ankle, Plans To Take It 'Day By Day'

LaMelo Ball left the Charlotte Hornets' 122-117 win over the Houston Rockets with a sprained ankle and did not return. Ball seemed unconcerned by the severity of the injury. "I can walk and everything, so I'll just take it day by day and see what it is," said Ball after the game. Steve Clifford was unsure if the injury would rule Ball out for Saturday's game against the Hawks. Ball has now injured...2023
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• Everything That's on the Line in Miami Heat-Toronto Raptors Game 7
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• Vindication at Last? Mike D'Antoni's Fingerprints All over the NBA Finals
2015

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• NBA Rumors: Buzz Surrounding Lance Stephenson Trade, Ray Allen and More
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• NBA Preseason Allows Coaches to Show off a Few New Moves of Their Own
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"Washington, and Gordon Hayward, hired a new head of basketball operations (Jeff Peterson), and brought aboard respected assistant Charles Lee to replace head coach Steve Clifford."

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"Steve Kerr, Steve Clifford Had Priceless Reaction to Warriors-Hornets Scuffle During Handshake"

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"Hornets coach Steve Clifford said it's critical for the team to start winning if it intends to keep star point guard LaMelo Ball, who is considered a cornerstone of the franchise."

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"Steve Clifford has agreed to a deal to return as the Charlotte Hornets' coach, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski."

2021
"Former Magic and Hornets head coach Steve Clifford is joining the Nets as a consultant, sources told ESPN."

2020
"As expected, Vucevic, Fournier and Magic head coach Steve Clifford supported Issac."

2019
"Magic coach Steve Clifford says not to expect Markelle Fultz on court this season"

2018
"Painful headaches forced Hornets head coach Steve Clifford to step away from the team."

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"Hornets coach Steve Clifford will miss an unspecified amount of time as he is away from the team to "address his health," the team said in a statement."

2016
"" Batum has also built a strong rapport with head coach Steve Clifford, going so far as to say Clifford's extension would likely play a role in his decision about whether to stay in Charlotte, per Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer: Not only are the Hornets keeping around one of their better players, they're also hedging their bets at 2-guard with Jeremy Lamb on the bench."

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"" Wojnarowski also listed Jeff Van Gundy, Tom Thibodeau and Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford as potential options to land the full-time position."

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" However, head coach Steve Clifford recently defended the newcomer, via Stein:To be fair, one of the things that's made it more difficult for him is that he came here and people proclaimed him as the next superstar."

• G League’s Lindsey Harding might become first woman to head coach in the NBA
Ever since the Hornets announced last week that Steve Clifford would step down as coach after this season and take on a new front office job, many have wondered who is going to take his place on the bench. Now it seems that a former first-overall draft pick might be among the candidates for the […] The post G League’s Lindsey Harding might become first woman to head coach in the NBA ap...2024
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• Hornets head coach Steve Clifford to step down at end of season
Charlotte Hornets Head Coach Steve Clifford announced today that he will step down from his role as head coach when his contract expires at the conclusion of the 2023-24 regular season. Clifford will serve as head coach for the team’s seven remaining games and is expected to move into an advisory role with the front … Continue reading "Hornets head coach Steve Clifford to step down at end of...2024
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• Injury Notes: Ball, Ayton, Exum, Reddish
LaMelo Ball has been sidelined since January 26, having missed the Hornets‘ past 16 games due to what the team initially referred to as right ankle soreness and later diagnosed as ankle tendinopathy. Asked on Thursday where the star guard is in his recovery compared to two weeks ago, head coach Steve Clifford offered few […]...2024
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• Steve Clifford “Really Optimistic” As Hornets Prepare For Camp
In an interview with the Charlotte Observer, coach Steve Clifford describes himself as “really optimistic” as he prepares for his second season since returning to the Hornets. Clifford had a full offseason to get ready for the upcoming campaign, unlike last year when everything felt rushed as he got hired shortly after the draft. Clifford […]...2023
• Hornets coach Steve Clifford must win to keep Lamelo Ball interested
Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford will have a small margin of error next season if he wants to retain Lamelo Ball, per sources. Charlotte has $39 million in salary cap space entering free agency. The Hornets also have a total of five draft picks for the 2023 NBA Draft, including two in the first round. […] The post Hornets coach Steve Clifford must win to keep Lamelo Ball interested app...2023
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• Charlotte Hornets upgrade rookie Bryce McGowens with a multi-year contract
The news of the Hornets signing Bryce McGowens comes as no surprise, as coach Steve Clifford’s roster is soon to reach the limit of active games from rotation players with two-year deals. As you know, athletes with these contracts are only allowed to participate in 50 games per campaign, so the Charlotte management decided to […] The post Charlotte Hornets upgrade rookie Bryce McGowens...2023
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• Bryce McGowens, Hornets To Sign Four-Year, $7.4M Contract

The Charlotte Hornets are signing Bryce McGowens to a four-year, $7.4 million contract. McGowens had been playing with the Hornets this season on a Two-Way contract. McGowens was a candidate to be converted, as he's out of NBA days on his Two-Way deal. He's been a regular rotation player for Charlotte coach Steve Clifford over the last two months. McGowens was selected with the 10th pick of the se...2023
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• Report: Pacers to interview Steve Clifford, Terry Stotts, Brian Shaw

The Pacers are beginning to interview head coaching candidates this week in Chicago, where the NBA draft combine is taking place....2021
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• Orlando Magic, Steve Clifford Agree to Part Ways
The Orlando Magic showed their intentions of a rebuild when they traded away high-profile players such as Aaron Gordon, Evan Fournier and Nikola Vucevic at the trading deadline. That vision got a little more clearer as the team and former head coach Steve Clifford parted ways this weekend. What was described as a “mutual decision” […] The post Orlando Magic, Steve Clifford Agree ...2021
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• The Charlotte Hornets killed my fandom by standing with Miles Bridges
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• No Timetable For Mark Williams' Return From Sprained Thumb

There is no definitive timetable for Mark Williams' return from a sprained right thumb this season, according to Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer. Boone adds that Williams' status for the rest of the season is "murky." "It's just going to be kind of watching and waiting to see how he feels. I don't think we really have a great idea how long it'll be as of right now," said Steve Clifford. W...2023
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• Hornets Notes: Smith, McGowens, Hayward, Washington
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• Bryce McGowens, Hornets To Sign Four-Year, $7.4M Contract
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• James Bouknight Charged With DWI

James Bouknight was arrested on Sunday morning and charged with driving while impaired in Charlotte. Bouknight's bond was set at $2500. The 22-year-old practiced on Monday but did not speak to reporters. "We are just gathering information right now. Until we know more definitely on what happened I can't comment on that," said Steve Clifford after Monday's practice. Bouknight averaged 4.6 points in...2022
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• LaMelo Ball Awaiting MRI on Injured Ankle
Charlotte Hornets’ guard LaMelo Ball is awaiting the results of an MRI on the left-ankle he injured in his team’s 116-107 pre-season loss to the Washington Wizards on Monday night. “We talked about whatever the plan is, you have to be on the rehab,” Hornets’ head-coach Steve Clifford said, via Yahoo News. “The better you […] The post LaMelo Ball Awaiting MRI on Injured Ankl...2022
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• Gordon Hayward Misses Preseason Game Due To Knee Contusion

Gordon Hayward is set to miss the Charlotte Hornets' preseason game against the Boston Celtics due to a knee contusion. Steve Clifford said that Hayward was limited after banging his knee in practice. Hayward averaged 15.9 points and 4.6 rebounds in 49 games last season....2022
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• Magic coach Steve Clifford will not coach tonight, could miss several games after conflicting COVID-19 test results

Magic coach Steve Clifford will miss tonight’s game against the Pacers after mixed results in his recent COVID-19 tests....2021
• Orlando Magic: 3 teams who could trade for Evan Fournier
Orlando Magic wing Evan Fournier has had a mixed season. One on hand, he’s performing to his career tendencies, that being scoring and shooting at a respectable rate as one of head coach Steve Clifford’s leading catalysts; Fournier is averaging 18.2 points, 3.9 assists, three rebounds and 1.1 steals while shooting 35.6 percent from beyond […] The post Orlando Magic: 3 teams who c...2021
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• Michael Carter-Williams To Re-Sign With Magic

Michael Carter-Williams has agreed to re-sign with the Orlando Magic on a one-year deal, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. The journeyman guard caught on with the squad late in 2018-19 and won the affections of head coach Steve Clifford. While Carter-Williams’ scoring figures don’t jump off the page – he averaged 5.8 points per game […] The post Michael Carter-Williams To...2019
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• Hornets Plan 'Significant Role' For Miles Bridges When Suspension Ends This Week
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• The Charlotte Hornets killed my fandom by standing with Miles Bridges
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• 1st-Place Clippers Continue Passing Tests and Monday NBA Takeaways
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• Friday NBA Roundup: DeMar DeRozan Has Raptors Looking Like Cavs' Biggest Threat
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• Cooking Up Last-Minute Trades Before the 2016 NBA Draft
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• Heart, Head and Wallet Destinations for NBA's Top 2016 Free Agents
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• Hornets vs. Heat: Game 7 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• Heat vs. Hornets: Game 6 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• Heat vs. Hornets: Game 3 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• Miami Heat Are East's Ultimate Dark Horse When They Play to Their Potential
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• Kevin McHale Reportedly Fired by Rockets, J.B. Bickerstaff to Replace
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• Reloaded Los Angeles Clippers Ready to Shake Up the Western Conference
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• Where Are All the Black NBA Coaches? Examining a Sudden, Silent Disappearance
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• Lance Stephenson Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation Surrounding Hornets Star
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• Jeremy Lamb Must Win Defined Role on Charlotte Hornets Next Season
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• Nicolas Batum, Hornets Agree to New Contract: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
2016

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• How Al Jefferson's Injury Shakes Up the Eastern Conference Playoff Picture
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• Point Guard Takeover: Why Has It Become the NBA's Premium Position?
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• Did Charlotte Hornets Punch Playoff Ticket with Mo Williams Acquisition?
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• 3 Reasons Charlotte Hornets Are Slowly but Surely Turning Their Season Around
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• Sacramento Kings Should Wait on Splashy Coach Hiring
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• NBA Rumors: Buzz Surrounding Lance Stephenson Trade, Ray Allen and More
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• NBA Insider: Criticism of Mark Jackson May Not Be Simply a Matter of Xs and Os
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• How to Complete the Minnesota Timberwolves' Rebuild in 2 Easy Steps
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• Hornets’ Jeff Peterson Not Putting Timeline On Rebuild: ‘Don’t Want To Overpromise’
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• Hornets Hire Charles Lee As Head Coach On Four-Year Deal
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• Hornets Hire Charles Lee As New Head Coach
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• Hornets Hire Charles Lee As Head Coach
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• Hornets Plan 'Significant Role' For Miles Bridges When Suspension Ends This Week
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• Miles Bridges To Have 'Significant Role' Upon Return
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• Hornets coach Steve Clifford showers LaMelo Ball in praise ahead of next season: ‘He’s so unique’
To everyone’s surprise, the Hornets are performing strongly this preseason and fans believe it’s due to LaMelo Ball being healthy and back in the starting lineup. His coach Steve Clifford is convinced that the rising star is set to become one of the best players in the entire league this upcoming campaign. In a recent […] The post Hornets coach Steve Clifford showers LaMelo Ball ...2023
• Hornets’ James Bouknight to Undergo Knee Surgery
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• NBA coaching tracker, latest updates: Magic part ways with Steve Clifford; Blazers move on from Terry Stotts
There have been multiple head-coaching changes since the playoffs began...2021
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• Sources: Clifford won't return as coach of Magic

Steve Clifford, who coached the Orlando Magic to the playoffs in successive seasons prior to this year, had one year left on his deal but won't be returning in 2021-22 after reaching a "mutual decision" with the team, sources told ESPN....2021
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• No LaMelo? No problem: Charlotte Hornets get off to a hot start
Who would’ve expected that the Charlotte Hornets are one of the most exciting teams through the first week of the 2022-23 season without All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball? A 2-1 record is nothing to write home about, but the Hornets are bringing some buzz back to Buzz City with their early play. Head coach Steve Clifford […] No LaMelo? No problem: Charlotte Hornets get off to a hot...2022
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• Hornets granted permission to interview Ettore Messina
The Hornets plan to interview Spurs assistant Ettore Messina for their head coaching vacancy, tweets Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. San Antonio has granted permission for Messina to interview with Charlotte.Messina, who has been with the Spurs for the past four seasons, has experience working with new Hornets GM Mitch Kupchak when they were both with the Lakers. Messina served as a consultant for coa...2018
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• Friday NBA Roundup: DeMar DeRozan Has Raptors Looking Like Cavs' Biggest Threat
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• NBA Playoff Bracket 2016: Full Review of Postseason Picture, Matchups and Odds
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• Jeremy Lin Injury: Updates on Hornets Guard's Back and Return
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• Friday NBA Roundup: Kyle Lowry's 43 Points Make Cavaliers' Perch More Tenuous
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• Boston Celtics Embracing Chaos and Wednesday NBA Takeaways
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• Do NBA Teams Pay More for Offense or Defense?
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• Orlando Summer League 2015: Top 6 Takeaways from Sunday Night
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• Chicago Bulls' Roster Is in Good Hands Regardless of Derrick Rose's Future
2015

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