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The Hornets are finalizing a deal to hire Spurs assistant James Borrego as their next head coach, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Borrego will replace Steve Clifford, who coached Charlotte to consecutive 36-46 seasons in 2016-17 and 2017-18.
Spurs assistant James Borrego is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the Charlotte Hornets, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 8, 2018
Trail Blazers assistant David Vanterpool also interviewed for the position, along with Spurs assistants Ettore Messina and Ime Udoka, and Knicks coach David Fizdale.
Vanterpool, who is noted for his intensive work with Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, remains linked to the coaching vacancy in Orlando.