The Charlotte Hornets have hired Charles Lee as their new head coach. Lee is currently an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics.
Lee reportedly signed a four-year deal to coach the Hornets. Lee will finish the Celtics playoff run before joining the Hornets.
Lee began his NBA coaching career in 2014 with the Atlanta Hawks as part of Mike Budenholzer’s staff. Lee then moved to the Milwaukee Bucks with Budenholzer in 2018. This season, Lee joined Joe Mazzulla’s staff in Boston.
The 39-year-old has been a well-regarded assistant for several years. He started his coaching career at Bucknell University, where he played college basketball, in 2012 before moving to the NBA. Lee is replacing Steve Clifford, who is moving into a front office advisory role with the Hornets.
Nikola Jokic has been named the 23-24 NBA Most Valuable Player, winning the award for the third time in his career.
Jokic is the ninth player to win the award three or more times in his career.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished second ahead of Luka Doncic at third. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jalen Brunson rounded out the top-5.
Jokic received 79 first place votes, 18 second place votes and two third place votes.
Gilgeous-Alexander received 15 first place votes, 40 second place votes, 40 third place votes, three fourth place votes and one fifth place votes.
Doncic received four first place votes, 36 second place votes, 50 third place votes and eight fourth place votes.
Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards, Domantas Sabonis and Kevin Durant also received votes.
