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Charles Lee out to turn around struggling Hornets after winning his 2nd NBA title as an assistant

Jun. 25, 2024 18:04 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charles Lee joked that his wife thought he was a little crazy when he decided to step away from his job as a single stock equity trader on Wall Street to become a full-time basketball coach. Turns out it was a pretty good career move. Since...

Steve Clifford ends Hornets coaching tenure as winningest coach in franchise history

Apr. 14, 2024 17:54 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Steve Clifford ended his Charlotte coaching tenure on Sunday as the winningest coach in franchise history. Clifford expects to remain with the franchise as an advisor. He announced in early April this season would be his last, saying the grind of 82 games has...

Steve Clifford is stepping down as Hornets coach as 'grind' of 82 games becomes too much

Apr. 03, 2024 18:56 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Steve Clifford said the grind of an 82-game season became too much — and the losing didn't help, either. So Clifford informed the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday that he is stepping down as head coach after the season. He plans to stay on in an advisory...