Just after blowing up Charlotte's squad with several trades and the departures of Terry Rozier, PJ Washington and Gordon Hayward, we learned that Mitch Kupchak was going to leave his position as president of the Hornets, to become an “advisor” to management. His departure will be effective at the end of the season, and since this announcement, the managers have been looking for a successor.
According to Mark Stein, four names stand out. First it is Jeff Peterson, right arm of Sean Marks at the Nets. Then from Trajan Langdon, the GM of the Pelicans, who has been very popular for a year. We remember that he had been in contact with the Wizards for a long time. Then there's Matt Lloyd, Tim Connelly's assistant at Wolves. He had previously worked at the Bulls and the Magic.
Finally, there is a prestigious name to watch, that of Danny Ainge. The former Celtics strongman is a man of challenges. General manager of Jazz since December 2021, he launched and completed the reconstruction in two summers. Perhaps he will be tempted by a new challenge, and a real position as president.
