The Charlotte Hornets are hiring one of the NBA's rising young executives to a key position, as part of their continuing effort to revitalize the struggling franchise.
Jeff Peterson, assistant manager of the Brooklyn Nets, is expected to be hired by the Hornets to be their new head of basketball operations, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
ESPN Sources: The Charlotte Hornets are planning to hire Brooklyn Nets executive Jeff Peterson as the franchise’s next head of basketball operations. Sides expect to reach a formal contractual agreement soon. pic.twitter.com/uGwstjDiH3
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 29, 2024
Peterson is a basketball lifer, even at just 35 years old.