Kenny Atkinson agrees to four-year deal to coach Hornets

Adrian Wojnarowski: Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson has agreed to a four-year deal to become the new coach of the Charlotte Hornets, sources tell ESPN. Source: Twitter @wojespn What’s the buzz on Twitter? Mark Deeks @ MarkDeeksNBA You in the …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
You in the arena get Red Panda, we get a discussion about how the Hornets’ hiring of Kenny Atkinson is yet another positive step forward for African-American representation at the head coaching level. – 10:18 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Love the Kenny Atkinson hire in Charlotte. Atkinson is one of the NBA’s best teachers. Hornets have a young roster in need of continued development. It’s a terrific fit. – 8:22 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson named Charlotte Hornets head coach
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Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Made one last cameo on the Kenny Atkinson beat. On what the Hornets are getting in the former Nets head coach: theathletic.com/3355769/2022/0…6:53 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Kenny Atkinson agrees to deal to become next Hornets’ coach nba.nbcsports.com/2022/06/10/rep…6:50 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Here is what Kenny Atkinson will inherit in Charlotte:
✅Draft: 13, 15, 45
❓RFA: Miles Bridges
⭐️: LaMelo Ball
🏀Team Needs: Rim protector at C, depth at PF and C, backup PG
💰: $10.3M midlevel, $4.1M biannual and vet min.
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Austin Kent @AustinKent
Charlotte Hornets hire Kenny Atkinson, per Woj.
Atkinson’s experience levelling up guards is impressive. Excited to see him help LaMelo Ball refine his game in Year 3.
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Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
The Nets fired Kenny Atkinson and replaced him with Steve Nash.
And Brooklyn had Ime Udoka working under Nash the following season, before letting him leave for Boston (and a trip to the NBA Finals).
A lot of pressure in Nash heading into next season. – 6:30 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson has agreed to a four-year deal to become the new coach of the Charlotte Hornets, sources tell ESPN. – 6:23 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
Kenny Atkinson is a PERFECT hire for the Hornets. Outside of drafting LaMelo, this might be the best move Michael Jordan has made since becoming an owner. – 6:21 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
BREAKING: The #Hornets have reached an agreement in principle to make Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson their new head coach, league sources told @theobserver. – 6:17 PM

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Shams Charania: Atkinson met with Charlotte Hornets officials — including owner Michael Jordan — on Wednesday and the franchise has decided on the former Nets coach as its new head coach, sources said. Atkinson brings development and defensive structure to a young and talented roster. -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / June 10, 2022