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Reports: Michael Jordan engaged in “serious talks” to sell Hornets

Michael Jordan is “engaged in serious talks” to sell his majority ownership stake in the Charlotte Hornets, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

ESPN Sources: Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is engaged in serious talks to sell a majority stake in the franchise to a group led by Hornets minority owner Gabe Plotkin and Atlanta Hawks minority owner Rick Schnall. pic.twitter.com/jg03W25s49

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 16, 2023

Current Hornets minority owner Gabe Plotkin and Atlanta Hawks minority owner Rick Schnall are leading the group that’s engaged in talks with Jordan on taking over.