At the end of the 2021-22 NBA season, the Charlotte Hornets parted ways with offensive-minded head coach James Borrego. What followed was a difficult 2022-23 season under Steve Clifford in which injuries and an uneven roster led to the league’s worst offense.
Borrego sat this past season out, watching the NBA from the comfort of his own home, but was clearly eager to return to the NBA for the upcoming season, having interviewed for multiple jobs – even becoming a finalist for the Detroit Pistons head coaching position before they hired Monty Williams.
Now, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Borrego will team up with Willie Green and the New Orleans Pelicans as the Western Conference team looks to improve their offensive output next season.