Yahoo! Sports · Jun 3, 2022
Report: Hornets zero in on Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson
Golden State Warriors assistant coach Kenny Atkinson is the front-runner for the Charlotte Hornets' head-coaching vacancy, The Athletic reported Friday.
Atkinson will have a third meeting with team officials next week and will sit down with team owner Michael Jordan for the first time, per the report.
Two-time NBA Coach of the Year Mike D'Antoni and former Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts are said to be the other finalists to replace James Borrego.
The Hornets fired Borrego on April 22 after four seasons. He led the team to consecutive appearances in the play-in tournament and compiled an overall record of 138-163.