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Charlotte Hornets associate head coach Stephen Silas reacts to a call during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. Silas was filling in for Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford, who was sick. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Hornets coach Clifford out indefinitely with ‘health issue’

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) goes up for a shot against Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard (12) during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Hornets 109-106. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Howard-Clifford reunion may determine Hornets’ success

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Frank Kaminsky jokes with sunglasses during an interview during the NBA basketball team's media day in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Hornets’ Kaminsky healthy again after ‘miserable process’

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2017, file photo, Charlotte Hornets' Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) dunks past Philadelphia 76ers' Robert Covington (33) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. Hornets coach Steve Clifford emphatically threw his support behind Kidd-Gilchrist, saying the often criticized small forward is a key member of the team and will continue to start. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Hornets’ Clifford throws full support behind Kidd-Gilchrist

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 29, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Hawks' Dwight Howard prepares to shoot a free throw during the team's NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets have reached an agreement to acquire center Howard from the Hawks. The Hawks are sending Howard and the No. 31 overall pick in Thursday's NBA draft to Charlotte for center Miles Plumlee, shooting guard Marco Belinelli and the 41st pick, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, June 20, because the trade is not yet official. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Hornets’ Clifford: Howard can return to All-Star level

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, left, drives to the basket during the second quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Oklahoma City, Sunday, April 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Walker scores 29; Hornets overcome Westbrook’s triple-double

By MURRAY EVANS - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Frank Kaminsky (44) drives against Denver Nuggets' Mason Plumlee (24) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, March 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Hornets make 17 3-pointers in 122-114 win over Nuggets

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker (1) is fouled as he drives past Charlotte Hornets' Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, March 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Walker scores 31, Hornets beat struggling Suns 120-106

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, left, fouls Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker as he drives the lane to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Walker scores 27 as Hornets beat Nuggets, 112-102

Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson, center, tries to pass while surrounded by Charlotte Hornets guard Nicolas Batum (5) and center Cody Zeller, right, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Clifford: Poor defense has led to Hornets’ losing streak

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (40) scores against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Atlanta. Charlotte won 107-99. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Zeller’s move to center paying dividends for Hornets

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Nicolas Batum, right, blocks the shot of Indiana Pacers forward Paul George during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, March 4, 2016. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Hornets roll over Pacers 122-100 behind strong first half

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Nicolas Batum (5) shoots over Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Andrew A. Nelles)

Hornets relish talk of underdog role after free agent losses

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

In this photo taken Sept. 26, 2016, Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker poses for a photo during the NBA basketball team's media day in Charlotte, N.C. Walker has been on the verge of becoming an NBA All-Star. Nicolas Batum and other teammates believe this will be the year the sixth-year pro finally breaks through. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Hornets’ Batum won’t let big contract affect how he plays

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Marco Belinelli poses for a photo during the NBA basketball team's media day in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Hornets’ Nicolas Batum: We got better in the offseason

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Al Jefferson of Charlotte Hornets, right, tries to shoot over Blake Griffin of Los Angeles Clippers during the NBA Global Games at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Unselfish Hornets could have more offensive punch in 2015-16

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Bobcats eager to build on success from this year

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Bobcats players, from left, Al Jefferson, Kemba Walker, and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist watch from the bench during the second half in Game 3 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Miami Heat in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, April 26, 2014. The Heat won 98-85. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Clifford: Jefferson won’t play Game 4 vs. Heat

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Miami Heat's LeBron James smiles as he argues a call during the second half in Game 3 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Charlotte Bobcats in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, April 26, 2014. The Heat won 98-85. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Bobcats look to avoid first-round sweep by Heat

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Bobcats' Al Jefferson (25) defends Miami Heat's LeBron James during the first half in Game 2 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Heat go up 2-0, hold off Bobcats 101-97

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press