J.J. Redick will interview with the Charlotte Hornets for their head coaching vacancy. Redick previously interviewed with the Toronto Raptors last offseason for their head coach position. Redick is currently one of ESPN's lead color analysts along with Doris Burke. Redick also has multiple podcasts ..read more

The NBA announced the finalists for 2023-24 Rookie of the Year. The finalists are Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Brandon Miller of the Charlotte Hornets and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs. Holmgren was drafted at the 2022 NBA Draft, but missed the entire 2022-23 due to a foot injury. Under NBA rules, any player who hasn't appeared in an NBA game is considered a rookie. Holmgren was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month in November and December. Wembanyama was selected first overall by the Spurs at the 2023 NBA Draft. Wembanyama won the Western Conference Rookie ..read more

The Charlotte Hornets are casting a wide net in their coaching search. Charlotte is going to interview former Vanderbilt and G League head coach and NBA assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse, as well as Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Jordan Ott. Stackhouse coached Vanderbilt for five seasons from 2019 through 2024. He compiled a 70-92 record during that time. He was also an assistant with both the Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies, as well as the head coach of Raptors 905 in the G League. Ott has spent the last two seasons on Darvin Ham's staff with the Lakers. Previously, Ott was an assist ..read more

The Charlotte Hornets are interviewing longtime NBA assistant coach Jay Larranaga for their head coach opening. Current Hornets coach Steve Clifford will transition into a front office role after the season. Larranaga is currently an assistant on Ty Lue's staff with the LA Clippers. Larranaga is completing his third year on Lue's staff in LA. Prior to joining the Clippers, Larranaga was an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics for nine seasons. He started as a part of Doc Rivers staff, before staying on when Brad Stevens was hired as Boston's head coach ..read more

Sacramento Kings G League coach Lindsey Harding will interview for the Charlotte Hornets' head-coaching job. Harding was voted the 2024 G League Coach of the Year in her first season as head coach of the Kings. Harding was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 WNBA draft ..read more

Miami Heat assistant Chris Quinn and Utah Jazz assistant Lamar Skeeter are expected to be considered in the Charlotte Hornets' vacant head coach search. Quinn previously interviewed for the position in 2022. The job eventually went to Steve Clifford, who stepped down from the role earlier this week. The Hornets are set to interview David Adelman, Charles Lee, Jordi Fernandez, and Kevin Young ..read more

The Charlotte Hornets have received permission to interview multiple current assistant coaches for their head coaching vacancy. The Hornets are looking for a replacement at head coach for Steve Clifford. • David Adelman, Denver Nuggets • Jordi Fernandez, Sacramento Kings • Charles Lee, Boston Celtics • Kevin Young, Phoenix Suns ..read more

The Charlotte Hornets will search for a replacement for Steve Clifford as head coach after he announced on Wednesday he will step down at the end of the season. Among the candidates expected to be considered are Charles Lee of the Boston Celtics, Jordi Fernandez of the Sacramento Kings, Chris Quinn of the Miami Heat, and Kevin Young of the Phoenix Suns ..read more

Steve Clifford will step down as head coach of the Charlotte Hornets at the conclusion of the season. Clifford will move into a front office role with the Hornets. Jeff Peterson and co-owners Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin were open to bringing Clifford back next season, but he wasn't prepared to commit to remaining in the role. Clifford is 337-457 over 10 seasons with the Hornets and Orlando Magic. Clifford returned to the Hornets in 2022 ..read more

Brandon Miller and Victor Wembanyama have been named the NBA's Rookies of the Month for March. Miller averaged 18.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists for the Charlotte Hornets. Wembanyama averaged 23.2 points, 11.7 rebounds and 3.8 blocks for the San Antonio Spurs. Miller and Wembanyama each won the award previously in January and February ..read more