Hornets finalizing contract extension with head coach James Borrego

The Charlotte Hornets and coach James Borrego are finalizing a multi-year contract extension, sources tell ESPN.

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

ANALYSIS: Borrego has one year remaining on his current contract, per Wojnarowski. The 43-year-old has helmed Charlotte for the past three seasons. In 2020-21, he coached the team to a 33-39 record and a spot in the Play-In Tournament. Borrego also oversaw the development of LaMelo Ball, the 2020-21 NBA Rookie of the Year.