A Leader Has Emerged for the Charlotte Hornets Coaching Vacancy

Charlotte is getting close to hiring a new coach.

Schuyler Callihan | Jun 4, 2022

After several weeks of interviews and conversations amongst the Charlotte Hornets’ front office, Kenny Atkinson has emerged as the favorite to replace James Borrego as head coach, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Per the report, Atkinson will meet once again with the Hornets brass including team owner Michael Jordan.

Atkinson is currently an assistant for the Golden State Warriors and was the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets from 2016-2020. During that time, he compiled a record of 1818-190.

Mike D’Antoni is believed to be the only other candidate that the Hornets have serious interest in.

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Published Jun 4, 2022

SCHUYLER CALLIHAN

schuylercallihan(at)gmail.com Twitter:@Callihan_ Schuyler Callihan is the lead publisher of Mountaineers Now, All Panthers, and All Hornets on FanNation/Sports Illustrated. He took over publishing duties of All Panthers in 2020 and wanted to expand his professional coverage in the Queen City by running the operations at All Hornets. Schuyler attended Bethany College in Bethany, West Virginia before finishing up his schooling at Alamance Community College in Graham, North Carolina. The Wheeling, West Virginia native made the move to North Carolina in 2015 and has been in Charlotte since 2021.