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Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges stands on the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks on Jan. 17, 2022, in New York. Bridges is set to make his return to the court on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, against the Milwaukee Bucks for an NBA In-Season Tournament game after sitting out all of last season and completing a 10-game league-imposed suspension this year for his role in a domestic violence case in 2022. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Hornets F Miles Bridges set to return after sitting out last season and serving 10-game suspension

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford calls a play during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors Friday, April 16, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Magic coach Steve Clifford tests positive, will miss games

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, dribbles against Orlando Magic forward Gary Clark during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Curry goes off again with 10 3s as Warriors hold off Magic

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford yells toward the court during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game against the Milwaukee Bucks Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

All ears: Magic will decompress, then make future plans

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford reacts during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

The Waiting Game: For NBA coaches, that’s the new schedule

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Orlando Magic's Michael Carter-Williams shoots past Milwaukee Bucks' Brook Lopez during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bucks top Magic for 15th straight win; Antetokounmpo gets 32

By TOM KERTSCHER - Associated Press

Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic, right, goes up for a shot past Cleveland Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Magic, Vucevic beat Cavaliers in season opener

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic, left, points upward after grabbing the ball away from Toronto Raptors' Serge Ibaka, right, and calling a timeout during the second half in Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Friday, April 19, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Magic made big strides in Steve Clifford’s first year

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

The Orlando Magic bench celebrates during an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Magic closer to ending playoff drought, Warriors near 1 seed

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 3, 2018 file photo, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton shouts to his team in the second half during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. Luke Walton began a wellness program for his Lakers coaching staff. Steve Kerr called Steve Clifford in support after each spent significant time away from the sideline because of debilitating headaches among other symptoms. The NBA Coaches Association now provides guidance to its members on everything from diet and exercise to sleep and mental health. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

NBA coaches’ new play: tending to health to cope with grind

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac, right, dives for the ball while being covered by Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Walker, Monk lead Hornets past Magic, 125-100

By JUSTIN PARKER - Associated Press

Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford calls plays to the team in the second quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Miami, on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

New Magic coach Steve Clifford begins rebuilding effort

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 30, 2018, file photo, Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford answers questions at an NBA basketball news conference, in Orlando, Fla. His father was a teacher and a high school coach in a tiny town in northern Vermont, and when he was a sophomore on his dad's team Clifford was telling his parents that he intended to head down that very same career path. The NBA was not on his radar. &quot;Never,&quot; Clifford said. &quot;Not at all.&quot;(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Happy and healthy, Steve Clifford takes over in Orlando

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford listens to a question from the media during an end of season news conference for the NBA basketball team in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, April 11, 2018. The Hornets wrapped up what new GM Mitch Kupchak said has to be considered a &quot;disappointing&quot; season. Now questions loom about the team's future, including whether Kemba Walker or Dwight Howard will be traded, the future of coach Steve Clifford and if owner Michael Jordan decides to embark on a major rebuilding process. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Hornets fire coach Steve Clifford after 5 seasons

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets new general manager and president of basketball operations, Mitch Kupchak, answers a question during a news conference for the NBA basketball team in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, April 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Kupchak hopes to make Hornets winners with Jordan’s help

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Jeremy Lamb, right, gets his shot off over Chicago Bulls' Noah Vonleh, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Hornets win fifth straight, top Bulls 118-103

By JODIE VALADE - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker (15) gets by a grimacing Brooklyn Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie, who was caught in a screen by Hornets' Dwight Howard (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Howard, Walker help Hornets send Nets to 8th straight loss

By JODIE VALADE - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Frank Kaminsky, back, and Kemba Walker celebrate during a timeout in the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Kemba’s 41, record start help Hornets beat Pacers 133-126

By JODIE VALADE - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard (12) is fouled by Washington Wizards' Ian Mahinmi (28) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Hornets rout Wizards behind record-setting 1st half

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2018, file photo, Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford speaks to the media after practice for the NBA basketball team in Charlotte, N.C. Clifford returns to work after missing several weeks while dealing with headaches. Clifford has gone through a number of tests that revealed little. Doctors believe his headaches are brought on, in part, by a lack of sleep. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Hornets coach Clifford back to work after sleep deprivation

By STEVE REED - Associated Press