Rich Cho, the Charlotte Hornets’ general manager, has been fired. We knew the Hornets would look into replacements but this kind of came out of nowhere. A midseason firing is unlikely to change much.
Initially, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Hornets general manager Rich Cho is unlikely to return to the team on a new contract next season. The Hornets will be looking to go in a new direction, and they are expected to heavily pursue former Lakers GM, Mitch Kupchak.
Story filed to ESPN: Charlotte unlikely to bring back GM Rich Cho on a new contract next season, expected to pursue former Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak to partner in front office with assistant GM Buzz Peterson.