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The Charlotte Hornets plan to hire Kenny Atkinson as their next head coach, according to a report Friday night from ESPN.
Atkinson currently is serving as a Golden State Warriors assistant on Steve Kerr's staff. He will be allowed to stay with the Warriors through the end of their NBA Finals series with the Boston Celtics.
The Hornets needed a head coach after parting ways with James Borrego, who went 138-163 in four seasons with the franchise.
Charlotte selected Atkinson over fellow finalist Mike D'Antoni, according to ESPN. Both candidates met twice with front-office staff before meeting with Hornets owner Michael Jordan this week.