Veteran assistant Bob Weiss has been hired by the Denver Nuggets, creating an opening on the Charlotte Hornets’ coaching staff.
Weiss, 75, was hired on coach Steve Clifford’s first staff in 2013, primarily as a resource with NBA head-coaching experience. Following a long playing career, Weiss coached the San Antonio Spurs, Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers in the 1980s and ’90s.
Clifford said Saturday he would like to replace Weiss with an assistant of similar lengthy experience, possibly someone who has been an NBA head coach.
Weiss and his wife are moving to Denver in part because they have family there, including grandchildren.