Hornets signing Jeff Peterson of Hornets hiring Jeff Peterson as head of basketball operations as head of basketball operations, according to an ABC report The Charlotte Hornets are finalizing a deal to make Brooklyn Nets assistant general manager Jeff Peterson their new head of basketball operations, according to a person familiar with the situation.The 35-year-old Peterson will replace Mitch Kupchak, who announced earlier this month that he is stepping down as president of basketball operations and general manager and moving to an advisory role.Peterson would inherit a Hornets team that has not been to the playoffs since the 2016-17 season — the longest drought in the NBA — and is assured of another losing season this year with 15-43 record.The person said the deal is expected to be completed in the next few days. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the details of the contract are still being worked out.
