After the new recruit joins the company, Kupchak, 69, who has been the team’s general manager and president of basketball operations since 2018, will take on an advising position.

After the season, Kupchak’s contract was supposed to expire. Michael Jordan, who sold the franchise to Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin the previous season, was the one who initially hired him.

In a joint statement, Hornets co-chairmen Schnall and Plotkin stated, We applaud Mitch for all his work during his six years directing our basketball operations. Mitch’s performance as an NBA executive speaks for itself.” His dedication, honesty, and professionalism have been