According to sources, Kenny Atkinson will remain with the Golden State Warriors as the top assistant instead of becoming the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets.
After further discussions, it was decided that it would be best to stay with the Warriors.
Sources say that the Hornets narrowed their search to Mike D'Antoni and Terry Stotts. James Borrego was fired in April after four seasons with the team.
In three years with the Brooklyn Nets, he was 118-190, but resigned after an injury-plagued season. He joined Steve Kerr's staff in Golden State after spending two seasons with the LA Clippers.
He has been an NBA assistant for nine seasons, including four with the New York Knicks and three with the Atlanta Hawks.
The Hornets have missed the playoffs in six straight seasons, the longest streak in franchise history and the second longest active streak behind the Kings. All-Star LaMelo Ball, who is set to be a restricted free agent, is one of the building blocks that Charlotte has on its side.