Darvin Ham will interview for the Charlotte Hornets' head coaching vacancy for the second time as he has emerged as a serious candidate.

Ham has been an assistant coach in the NBA since 2011, beginning with the Los Angeles Lakers under Phil Jackson before joining Mike Budenholzer with the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks.

Ham also played in the NBA for nearly a decade, including for the 2004 champion Detroit Pistons. 

The Lakers are also considering Ham for their head coaching position.