Hornets coach Clifford takes leave to address health
Dec 6, 2017 - 4:33 PM Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford is stepping away from the team to address his health and will miss an undetermined amount of time, the club announced Wednesday.The Hornets said in a press released there is no timetable for Clifford's return. The team did not provide any additional details on the situation "out of respect for Clifford's privacy."
The 56-year-old Clifford missed Monday's victory against the Orlando Magic for what the team said was an illness. He also was not at Tuesday's practice.
This is the Clifford's fifth season with the Hornets. He missed some time in his first season after experiencing chest pains.
Hornets associate head coach Stephen Silas will serve as acting head coach during Clifford's absence.
The Hornets are 9-13 this season and host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.
No one has shouted yet.
Be the first!
Be the first!
Related News
- 2023 NBA Summer League Odds, Picks & Predictions: Wednesday (7/5) Jul 5
- 2023 NBA Summer League Odds, Picks & Predictions: Monday (7/3) Jul 3
- Charlotte Hornets and LaMelo Ball Agree to 5-Year Max Rookie Extension Jul 1
- NBA Suspends Miles Bridges for 30 Games After Domestic Violence Incident Apr 14
- NBA Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Friday (4/7) Apr 7
- Raptors vs. Hornets NBA Player Prop Bet Picks: Sunday (4/2) Apr 2
- Bulls vs. Hornets NBA Player Prop Bet Picks: Friday (3/31) Mar 31
- Hornets vs Bulls preview, game thread, etc. Mar 30
- Hornets sign Kobi Simmons to two-way contract Mar 29
- Recap: PJ Washington scores career-high 43 points as Hornets top Thunder, 137-134 Mar 28
- Charlotte Hornets at Oklahoma City game thread Mar 28
- Hornets sign Xavier Sneed to 10-day contract Mar 28