Report: Bickerstaff to be replaced on Charlotte bench

The Charlotte Observer reported Tuesday that managing member of basketball operations Michael Jordan stated that Bickerstaff will not return as the team’s head coach next year, but will be offered a high-level front office position. Bickerstaff is also the team’s general manager.

Bickerstaff, who will finish out the remainder of this season on Charlotte’s bench, has guided the Bobcats to a 23-41 record and last place spot in the Southeast Division entering play on Tuesday.

Bickerstaff has been head coach/general manager of the team since it first entered the league in 2004. In three seasons, the franchise has struggled with a record of 67-161.