The Charlotte Hornets and coach Steve Clifford have come to an agreement on a multi-year extension, the Observer has learned.
The deal includes a three-year guarantee that would keep Clifford in his current role through the 2018-19 season. The Hornets have an option on the 2019-20 season, a source said.
Clifford is in his third season as Hornets coach. He was hired in the summer of 2013 after being a longtime NBA assistant.