Hornets hire Charles Lee as head coach

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Boston Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee agreed to become head coach of the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday.

Lee, 39, will continue in his role on the Boston bench until the team is eliminated from the playoffs before replacing Steve Clifford in Charlotte, the team said.

The Hornets were 21-61 and Clifford, who twice served as head coach of the franchise, will remain with the