Hornets hiring ex-G League Coach of Year Will Weaver as advisor

Originally posted on Hoops Wire | By Sam Amico | Last updated Aug 18, 2025 4:26 PM ET

The Charlotte Hornets intend to hire Will Weaver as a coaching advisor to head coach Charles Lee, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Weaver most recently served as an assistant with the Brooklyn Nets (2023-24), his second stint with the team. He has also served as an assistant with the Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers, as well as Sam Houston State and Texas in the NCAA ranks.

Additionally, Weaver served as the head coach of Paris Basketball (2022-23), the G League’s Long Island Nets, and the Australian NBL’s Sydney Kings. He was named G League Coach of the Year with Long Island in 2018-19.

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The Hornets finished 19-63 and recently lost former coach Steve Clifford to the Phoenix Suns. Clifford will serve in an advisory role as well.

The Charlotte Hornets are hiring Will Weaver as a coaching advisor, sources told @hoopshype. Weaver was an NBA assistant coach for the Nets & Rockets, along with Australia’s national team. He was head coach for Paris Basketball, Sydney Kings & LI Nets (G League Coach of the Year) pic.twitter.com/fOMfre4qSD

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) August 18, 2025