Charlotte Hornets Coaching Search Stalls: Are Charles Lee and JJ Redick Passing on the Job?

In this episode of Locked On Hornets, we focus on the Charlotte Hornets' ongoing challenge to fill their head coaching vacancy. With attractive coaching opportunities opening up with teams like the Lakers and Suns, the Hornets are finding it increasingly difficult to lock down a top candidate. We discuss why Charles Lee and JJ Redick might be reluctant to commit to Charlotte and how recent developments around the league are impacting the team's search. Additionally, we analyze the front office’s approach to the hiring process and speculate on potential fallback options if their preferred candidates pass on the job. Join us as we break down what these coaching uncertainties mean for the Hornets' future and how the new ownership is navigating these turbulent waters.
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[@FreefallSC]

I honestly don’t hate the D’Antoni idea. His style works well with the guys on our roster and if nothing else we would be fun to watch.

[@thea-team6439]

It’s gotta be “Plan Lee” for the Hornets 🐝

[@maddhatt7082]

We aren't getting him now. Pheonix scooping him.

[@tcr7]

I just want to hear *something*. Anything! Even if JJ and Charles said no, that's something. WTF are we doing? This team is so painful to cheer for. I long for the days of Mugsy again. I didn't need a championship back then but we were good.

[@mrskullman40]

They killing me lol.. every ESPN notification that pops up I think is gonna be coach news...

[@krazytim9050]

I don't think any experience as a hornets fan crushed me as much as when Kenny The Snake backed out of the hc job. I even remember where I was when I read the news (sitting in my car scraping dollars off the pavement as a doordasher). That was the one experience, out of all the others, that taught me how truly moribund this franchise is. I'm sick of being Plan D. If they don't get a legit coach at any cost, my entire body will deflate and shrivel like an old balloon.

[@bethdxn2236]

Both LA and PHX are managed by the players so those jobs could be one and done. Ask Darvin Ham. I would like to think that it's been Charles Lee all along just like it was Jeff Peterson all along. Perhaps there is already a deal in place and are waiting for Boston playoffs to progress.

[@robinr214]

Doug with his offseason beard🔥🔥

[@antonhall8812]

Rod Boone let the cat out of the bag.. They haven't figured out it.. And if they say nothing, there's nothing to say..

[@maddhatt7082]

I really want JJ a player's coach might be able to control the unrulyness of Hornets players.

[@CarolinaBlood704]

Are the Hornets waiting until *AFTER* the NBA Finals? I'd say we're a more attractive destination than the Lakers.

[@blkhollywould]

I coach the squad and I’m not going cost that much

[@neu7773]

Have you ever been to a Subway, ordered the tuna, and they did their best to give you as little tuna as possible? They level the scoop and spread the tuna so thin that they almost tear the bread. They are doing this to save maybe 12 cents worth of tuna or to force you to purchase an extra scoop of Tuna. Let me connect this to the Hornets. Hornets new owners are willing to smear as little tuna on this sandwich as possible.

[@NoSauceBoss-sm6zx]

With money lol

[@lozzzzy]

jj don’t go to the lakers bro, they will chew you up and spit you out. When things get bad they won’t give a fuck

[@maddhatt7082]

Doesn't matter still a prestigious team with a history of winning with multiple All-Stars. How many of those things does Charlotte have?

[@maddhatt7082]

He can coach there two years and be taken seriously forever.

[@CarolinaBlood704]

Has another team hired?

[@LoottMe]

damnn Walker would rather Darvin Ham than JJ

[@anthonyjefferson3941]

Darvin Ham, hire him now !!

[@NormanFrazier]

How is JJ Reddick even considered for a head coaching job in the NBA? He has never sat on the bench as an assistant. He's an NBA abnalyst and ex NBA player. Just comparing him to Charles Lee is an insult to Charles Lee who has been 2nd lead assistant on a championship team (Milwaukee Bucks) and is the current lead assistant with Boston.

[@mixedbyhurst]

Darvin, Adrian, or Mark

[@tr33oh13]

Hope everybody is ready to welcome back James Borrego 😂

[@lymondbethea3096]

Go get coach K and I’m a UNC TAR HEEL

[@tcr7]

No thanks. I'm a UNC fan as well but it has nothing to do with that. Coach K is old and would not coach for long, anyway. And I'm not convinced that he would be a good coach in the NBA. I'd rather take a chance on JJ.

[@lymondbethea3096]

@@tcr7 what hell no K coached a USA team with all big egos and won 🥇 multiple

[@maddhatt7082]

Can the Hornets just run with a player coach and we let Melo run it all for 1 year. We hire an Irish Setter for kibble as the "head coach" and we have one more year of silliness. Oh wait, probably closer to the truth than getting a legit coach.

[@maddhatt7082]

Also having a cute dog as head coach at least gets some views.

[@maddhatt7082]

We need a dawg, but we prolly getting a dog.

[@jacoblawrence8471]

hornets should be kicked out of the league and let the players join an actual NBA team because none of these players ever have a chance. feel so bad for Lamelo. hes been sitting out when he couldve come back because he needs to tank just to get nba talent. thak god brandon miller worked out but they will need to hitin this draft since no free agents would ever go to the hornets.

[@Raider2Pac]

Betting anything Reddick is desperate for LA, such a douche