NBA: 10 head coaches who could be on the hot seat

By Codi Benner | Mar 31, 2018

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Frank Vogel of the Orlando Magic reacts on the bench during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on November 10, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – FEBRUARY 11: Head coach Steve Clifford of the Charlotte Hornets reacts against the Toronto Raptors during their game at Spectrum Center on February 11, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Steve Clifford, Charlotte Hornets

Seat Temperature: Surprisingly warm

Steve Clifford is in a weird spot. The Charlotte Hornets had playoff expectations before the season started, however they have underperformed. But at the same time, Clifford usually has a roster that shouldn’t be in the playoffs, and they make it anyway.

The best season that Clifford had was the one that he had a fantastic bench, which shows that Clifford has the skills to coach a team with some talent. Clifford has been in the playoffs two times in the last five years.

In each of those two years, he never made it out of the first round. Also, Kemba Walker is a free agent after next season, and it could result in a coaching change if he leaves in free agency.

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