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Reports: Hornets expected to name Kenny Atkinson as the team’s next head coach

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Charlotte Hornets are expected to hire Kenny Atkinson to their vacant head coach position.

The Charlotte Hornets are closing in on Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as the franchise’s next head coach, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 10, 2022

Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that it’s a 4-year deal:

Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson has agreed to a four-year deal to become the new coach of the Charlotte Hornets, sources tell ESPN.