BREAKING: The Charlotte Hornets have made their decision

Oh, guess what? It's not JJ Redick taking the coaching reins — it's Charles Lee! That's right, the Boston Celtics' lead assistant just nailed down a four-year deal to head up the Charlotte Hornets, and let me tell you, the buzz is real this Thursday morning. At 39, Lee has made quite the name for himself as one of the sharpest minds in the NBA, and now he's all set to spearhead the Hornets' big rebuild alongside Jeff Peterson. These two go way back to their early days at the Atlanta Hawks, so you know this partnership has some deep roots.

But don't expect Lee to jump ship just yet — he's sticking with the Celtics to see through their playoff run. His resume? Oh, it's solid. After honing his skills under Mike Budenholzer during the Bucks' championship-winning 2021 season, Lee's more than ready for this huge leap.

Stepping into the shoes left by Steve Clifford, who's shifting to a front office gig after navigating a rocky 21-61 season, Lee's got his work cut out for him. But with the Hornets buzzing with potential — thanks to a healthy LaMelo Ball, possibly keeping Miles Bridges, and the rise of rookie sensation Brandon Miller, things are looking up.

Lee's journey from a Patriot League Player of the Year at Bucknell to NBA coaching is nothing short of inspiring. After playing ball across the globe, he jumped into the NBA coaching scene in 2014, working his way up from the Hawks to the Bucks and then the Celtics. Now, as he gears up to take over in Charlotte, it's clear Lee's ready to shake things up. Here's to new beginnings and hoping Lee can ignite a fire under the Hornets and get them buzzing again in the Eastern Conference!


Source ESPN: Charles Lee agrees to 4-year deal as Hornets coach, sources say