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The Phoenix Suns have made an intriguing move by hiring veteran NBA coach Steve Clifford as a coaching advisor to help guide the team into its next chapter.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / August 13

Steve Clifford joining Suns’ Jordan Ott as coaching consultant

Former Hornets coach Steve Clifford supposedly moved into the team’s front office ahead of last season. We’re not sure what Clifford actually did in the front office, but he’s moving back into coaching now.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 9

Jeff Peterson let Steve Clifford call in the Hornets' No. 4 pick

The Charlotte Hornets are hoping that Kon Knueppel is the last lottery pick that they have to make for some time. It's the third time in the last five drafts that they've had a top-five pick.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 13, 2024

Steve Clifford’s net worth in 2024

Steve Clifford’s net worth in 2024 is $4 million. The former NCAA Division II coach came a long way to be the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets. But after consecutive seasons with the Hornets finishing near the bottom of the NBA, Clifford agreed to step down and move to a front-office position with the Hornets as an adviser.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hardwood Heroics / May 9, 2024

Charlotte Hornets Announce Charles Lee as New Head Coach for 2024-25 Season

The Charlotte Hornets took their sweet time in finding their new head coach. Since Steve Clifford moved to a front-office capacity within the franchise, they need to find a capable basketball brain who can maximize the talent in the Hornets roster.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 9, 2024

3 big takeaways from Charles Lee being named Hornets next head coach

The Charlotte Hornets finally got their head coach after Steve Clifford decided to transition into a front-office role. Boston Celtics assistant Charles Lee accepted the role of becoming Charlotte’s new head coach to replace Clifford.

Charlotte Hornets News / Field Level Media / May 9, 2024

Hornets hire Charles Lee as head coach

Boston Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee agreed to become head coach of the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. Lee, 39, will continue in his role on the Boston bench until the team is eliminated from the playoffs before replacing Steve Clifford in Charlotte, the team said.

Charlotte Hornets News / Viral Sports News / May 9, 2024

Charlotte Hornets Reportedly Hiring Charles Lee as Head Coach

The first major move the Charlotte Hornets needed to complete during the 2024 NBA offseason was finding a head coach. Near the end of the 2023-24 campaign, Steve Clifford announced that he would be stepping down, effective at the end of the season.

Charlotte Hornets News / Bleacher Report / May 9, 2024

Charles Lee, Hornets Agree to HC Contract to Replace Steve Clifford After Celtics Run

The Charlotte Hornets announced Thursday that they have hired Boston Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee as their new head coach. According to ESPN's Adrian…

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Charlotte Hornets Tap Popular Analyst as Potential Head Coach for 2024-25 Season

The Charlotte Hornets are looking at every possible nook and crevice to find the perfect head coach to replace Steve Clifford. They have gone through multiple head-coaching candidates, some of whom were notable NBA players in their younger days.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / April 22, 2024

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Charlotte Hornets News / Hardwood Heroics / April 15, 2024

Charlotte Hornets’ Search for New Head Coach in 2024 Links Them With Big Names

The Charlotte Hornets’ 2023-24 season ended on a good note as Steve Clifford won his final game before moving over to a front-office position. His second stint with the organization is worse than his first run, so it might have been a good idea for him to move on from the post.

Charlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / April 15, 2024

Recap/Analysis: Hornets send Steve Clifford off with a win over the Cavs

Nick Smith Jr. scored a career high in points as the Charlotte Hornets ended their season with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, 120-110. The first bucket of the game was a Marques Bolden left handed hook off the glass, which turned out to be a good omen for the game.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 14, 2024

Hornets most to blame for brutal 2023-24 NBA season

The Charlotte Hornets have navigated a treacherous 2023-24 season. After loads of injuries and roster changes, Charlotte finished the year at 21-61. The team dearly missed LaMelo Ball, who missed most of the season with an ankle injury.

Charlotte Hornets News / Field Level Media / April 14, 2024

In coach Steve Clifford's final game, Hornets upend Cavs

Nick Smith Jr. pumped in 24 points to lead a bunch of backups for the Charlotte Hornets in their season-ending 120-110 victory against host Cleveland on Sunday afternoon, preventing the Cavaliers from having a chance to share the Central Division title.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 10, 2024

Hornets news: Steve Clifford tribute brings 1 positive in Charlotte’s failure to stop Luka Doncic, Mavericks

The Charlotte Hornets fell short in their final home game of the 2023-24 season after losing to the Dallas Mavericks 130-104. Charlotte wanted to close out their home stand strong not just to get a win on the board, but for Steve Clifford as well.

NBA News / At The Hive / April 10, 2024

Recap/Analysis: Hornets lose home finale to Mavericks

The Charlotte Hornets honored Steve Clifford before the game, but that wasn’t enough to rally the troops as his team lost to the Mavericks, 130-104. The Mavericks ran a play for PJ Washington to start the game, and his layup attempt got swatted off the backboard by Miles Bridges.

Charlotte Hornets News / Bleacher Report / April 9, 2024

NBA Rumors: Clippers' Jay Larranaga to Interview for Hornets Head Coaching Job

As Steve Clifford prepares to step down as head coach of the Charlotte Hornets when their season ends, they are lining up candidates to interview for the job.…

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / April 3, 2024

Hornets coach Steve Clifford to step down, but team's future seems bright

Steve Clifford is stepping down as Charlotte Hornets head coach with the aim of taking a front-office role with the team. But there's still reason for optimism in the Queen City.

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