The Orlando Magic have agreed to a four-year deal with former Charlotte Hornets' boss Steve Clifford to become their next head coach, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

The 56-year-old flew to Michigan on Tuesday to meet with ownership from the DeVos family. Clifford's hiring is expected to be announced over a news conference later today in Orlando, according to sources.

President of basketball operations Jeff Weltman considered that Clifford had the right combination of being a tactical coach, a teacher and disciplinarian for a young, developing roster.

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Clifford coached the Hornets for five seasons, mustering only two postseason appearances, which both ended in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. He was fired at the end of this season after two consecutive 36-46 seasons with the team and an overall 196-214 record.

Prior to his first coaching stint with Charlotte, Clifford served five seasons as an assistant coach with the Magic under former boss Stan Van Gundy from 2007-12.

Earlier this season, Clifford missed 21 games with sleep deprivation and severe headaches, but has recovered well, as Orlando's doctors are confident that he'll be able to take the grind of a full season with his new team.