Charlotte Hornets interviewing assistants for head coach position / News - Basketnews.com

Charlotte Hornets is looking for a new coach to lead the team following Steve Clifford's departure, which will take place in the beginning of the next season.

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After parting ways with Steve Clifford, effective next season, the Charlotte Hornets are on the lookout for a new coach.

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According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the team acquired permission to interview the following assistant coaches from different teams.

David Adelman (Denver Nuggets), Jordi Fernandez (Sacramento Kings), Charles Lee (Boston Celtics), Kevin Young (Phoenix Suns).

Clifford will stop being the team's head coach after this season. The American specialist will continue to see the club through the end of this season.

The American specialist has a special place in the franchise's history. He became the Hornets' winningest coach in early 2023, serving the team in the years between 2013 and 2018 and then again in 2022-2024.

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