Golden State Warriors assistant coach Kenny Atkinson has reportedly "emerged as a front-runner" to fill the Charlotte Hornets' head coaching vacancy.
Shams Charania and Sam Amick of The Athletic reported Friday that Atkinson, who served as the Brooklyn Nets' head coach from 2016 through 2020, will have a third interview with the Hornets next week, and the meeting is expected to include team governor Michael Jordan.
Other finalists include New Orleans Pelicans consultant Mike D'Antoni, who owns 16 seasons of head coaching experience, and Terry Stotts, who spent nine years leading the Portland Trail Blazers staff after stints with the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks.