Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson has agreed to a four-year deal to become the new head coach of the Charlotte Hornets, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Friday.
Atkinson will replace James Borrego, who was fired in April after going 138-163 in his four seasons with the team.
The Hornets had narrowed their search to Atkinson and Mike D'Antoni. Both candidates already had two meetings with management, including with general manager Mitch Kupchak, and then met with owner Michael Jordan this week.
Atkinson is the second Golden State assistant coach set to leave the Warriors and take over a new team.