Hornets extend Lee after 25-win improvement
Key takeaways
- The Charlotte Hornets have signed Charles Lee to a contract extension after the coach led the team to a 25-win improvement this past season and ended up one win shy of snapping the franchise's playoff drought.
- Details of Lee's new deal were not released by the team.
- "Charles has done an outstanding job establishing a foundation for who we want to be as a team," Hornets GM Jeff Peterson said in a statement.
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The Charlotte Hornets have signed Charles Lee to a contract extension after the coach led the team to a 25-win improvement this past season and ended up one win shy of snapping the franchise's playoff drought.
Details of Lee's new deal were not released by the team.
"Charles has done an outstanding job establishing a foundation for who we want to be as a team," Hornets GM Jeff Peterson said in a statement. "From day one, Charles and his staff have prioritized player development, creating an environment where each of our players are committed to getting better and continue to improve. He has built a team-first culture rooted in accountability, hard work and professionalism. I'm excited to keep working closely with Charles as we continue to build the Hornets for long-term success."