Steve Clifford is stepping down as Hornets coach as ‘grind’ of 82 games becomes too much
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Clifford is stepping down as Hornets coach as ‘grind’ of 82 games becomes too much

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Steve Clifford said the grind of an 82-game season became too much — and the losing didn’t help, either. “This year was really tough to get through.” It doesn’t help that the Hornets are 18-57 this season and just 45-112 over the past two seasons under Clifford. My point is there is a talented foundation there.” Injuries have plagued Clifford’s tenure with the Hornets, with several key players, most notably Ball, missing a significant number of games. “We will conduct a thorough search process to select the best head coach for the Hornets moving forward.” Clifford previously served as head coach of the Hornets from 2013-2018, leading the team to two playoff appearances.

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Steve Clifford wins final game as Charlotte coach, Hornets beat playoff-bound Cavaliers 120-110
8 months, 1 week ago

Steve Clifford wins final game as Charlotte coach, Hornets beat playoff-bound Cavaliers 120-110

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Nick Smith Jr. scored a season-high 24 points and Steve Clifford won his coaching farewell as the Charlotte Hornets rallied to beat the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers 120-110 on Sunday. Max Strus had 14 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for his first career triple-double for Cleveland, which rested All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, point guard Darius Garland and …

Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak steps down, will serve in advisory role in Charlotte
10 months, 1 week ago

Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak steps down, will serve in advisory role in Charlotte

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Hornets will begin a search for a new president of basketball operations after longtime NBA executive Mitch Kupchak stepped down on Monday. The 69-year-old Kupchak, who has served as the team’s president of basketball operations and general manager since 2018, will transition into an advisory role once the new hire joins the organization. “Mitch’s success …

Welcome back, Clifford: ‘New’ Hornets coach gets a second chance in Charlotte
2 years, 2 months ago

Welcome back, Clifford: ‘New’ Hornets coach gets a second chance in Charlotte

New York Times  

Steve Clifford is getting a second chance from Michael Jordan, so already the former-turned-current coach of the Charlotte Hornets knows he’s breathing rare air. “Obviously it’s different or unique – I don’t even know what term would best describe it … but for me it was zero — zero — reservations,” Clifford said. Clifford said he stayed in contact with …

Take two: Steve Clifford returns to Hornets as head coach
2 years, 5 months ago

Take two: Steve Clifford returns to Hornets as head coach

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Steve Clifford is heading back to Charlotte. Clifford has agreed to a multiyear contract to return as head coach of the NBA’s Hornets four years after being fired by team owner Michael Jordan, the team announced Friday night. “I’m happy to be returning to Charlotte, and I want to thank Michael Jordan, Mitch Kupchak and Buzz Peterson …

Hornets entering NBA draft with 2 1st round picks, no coach
2 years, 6 months ago

Hornets entering NBA draft with 2 1st round picks, no coach

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Hornets have two picks in the first round of Thursday night’s NBA draft — and no head coach in place to help facilitate those decisions. Hornets owner Michael Jordan has resumed the search for the organization’s next coach after Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson on Saturday abruptly backed out of a four-year agreement to …

NBA: Steve Clifford leaves Orlando Magic by mutual agreement
3 years, 6 months ago

NBA: Steve Clifford leaves Orlando Magic by mutual agreement

The Hindu  

The rebuilding Orlando Magic and coach Steve Clifford mutually agreed to part ways after three seasons. "We would like to thank Steve for his contributions to the Orlando Magic," team president Jeff Weltman said. "I would like to thank the DeVos family, Magic leadership and the entire staff, and certainly wish everyone well," said Clifford in a statement. Orlando becomes …

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