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The Hornets have a glaring need at center, something the franchise is hoping to address this offseason. Still, there is talent on the roster Atkinson can build around.ДЄll-Star point guard LaMelo Ball is considered to be the player the franchise is building around, and guard Terry Rozier, much-improved forward Miles Bridges and veteran forward Gordon Hayward - although he has struggled to stay healthy since joining Charlotte two seasons ago - have all had success in the league.

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The Hornets haven't been to the playoffs since the 2015-16 season and hasn't won a playoff series in more than two decades.

Warriors assistant Mike Brown has taken the job as Sacramento's new coach, though is remaining with Golden State through the end of the NBA Finals.ДЄtkinson's hiring by the Hornets leaves only one current opening in the NBA - that being Utah, after Quin Snyder made the decision to step down earlier this week. He is the second Golden State assistant to accept a new job during the Warriors' playoff run this spring. The 55-year-old Atkinson was 118-190 in three-plus seasons as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets as the organization was undergoing a rebuilding process. Kenny Atkinson, currently a Golden State Warriors assistant, is expected to be the Hornets next head coach. The Warriors play the Boston Celtics Friday night in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because Atkinson has not yet signed the contract. (AP) - The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to terms on a contract with Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson to become their next head coach, according to a person familiar with the situation.

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