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On YouTubeWillie Green News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17
Pelicans rumors: Darvin Ham among coaches linked as potential Willie Green replacement
The New Orleans Pelicans are facing a crossroads, and the conversation now shifts to life after firing Willie Green. With Green officially fired, attention turns to the growing list of replacements linked to the Pelicans head coach seat.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / November 17
Zion Williamson and two Pelicans stars’ role in Willie Green’s firing revealed
The New Orleans Pelicans have moved on from head coach Willie Green. The 2025-26 NBA season was supposed to be the campaign where the New Orleans Pelicans finally started competing in the Western Conference.
NBA News / Field Level Media / November 17
Pelicans prioritize defense with Thunder rolling into town
James Borrego hopes his team's shooting level matches its defensive intensity when the New Orleans Pelicans take a second shot at a first win for their interim coach Monday night against the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder.
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New Orleans Pelicans News / Fadeaway World / November 17
Willie Green Not Holding Zion Williamson Accountable Contributed To Pelicans Firing Him, Per Report
The Golden State Warriors comfortably beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 124-106, at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans were once again playing without their generational star, Zion Williamson.
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Zion Williamson News / EssentiallySports / November 16
Is Zion Williamson Playing Tonight? Pelicans vs Warriors Injury Report, Where to Watch & More (Nov. 16)
The New Orleans Pelicans open a new era tonight at the Smoothie King Center, with James Borrego making his debut as interim head coach after Willie Green’s firing.
James Borrego News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 16
Pelicans Are Already Fumbling the James Borrego Era With Coaching Search
The New Orleans Pelicans finally made the long-awaited move of firing Willie Green on Saturday. Associate head coach James Borrego has been named the interim head coach, but it sounds like he still has to prove himself to the organization to earn the full-time role.
Willie Green News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 16
Pelicans Fans Can Now Focus on the Real Problem After Willie Green's Departure
New Orleans Pelicans fans got what they wanted on Saturday when the team announced the firing of Willie Green. James Borrego has taken over as the head coach, and the hope is that there will be a quick turnaround for the franchise after the 2-10 start.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / November 15
What The Firing of Willie Green Means For The Pelicans For Rest Of Season And This Summer, Two Former NBA Players Among 9 HC Candidates?
Not even one day after New Orleans Pelicans owner Gayle Benson told Jeff Duncan of NOLA.com that Willie Green‘s future was in the hands of executive VP of basketball operations Joe Dumars, Green is out of a job.
New Orleans Pelicans News / EssentiallySports / November 15
Trey Murphy Reveals Joe Dumars’ Private Team Meeting After Willie Green Firing
Looks like the NBA has quietly agreed on a new formula: if your team is floundering in the standings, it’s time to swap out a front-office face. Dallas, sitting at 3-8, waved goodbye to GM Nico Harrison, not exactly a tearful farewell, more like a ceremonial shrug for the fans.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / November 15
Multiple names already linked to Pelicans coaching job
The Pelicans didn’t even make it 24 hours into the post-Willie Green era before names started circulating. And one of the first belongs to former UConn coach and Nets interim boss Kevin Ollie, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 15
Pelicans’ Zion Williams could return from injury vs. Warriors
The New Orleans Pelicans may have star forward Zion Williamson back in the lineup as they attempt to halt their early-season slide. Williamson was listed
Willie Green News / Larry Brown Sports / November 15
Pelicans eyeing ex-NCAA champion coach after Willie Green firing
Willie Green is officially out in New Orleans, and a former NCAA champion head coach could potentially be in line to replace him. The New Orleans Pelicans announced Saturday that they have fired their head coach Green.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 15
Why Pelicans’ Willie Green firing left Skip Bayless ‘stunned’
With the news of the New Orleans Pelicans firing head coach Willie Green after a frustrating start to the season, there’s no doubt that the basketball world had a multitude of different opinions on the matter.
Willie Green News / EssentiallySports / November 15
What’s Next for Pelicans After Willie Green Firing? Possible Replacements and Salary Details Revealed
The New Orleans Pelicans began the season with high hopes, fueled by Zion Williamson’s visual transformation and the addition of Maryland standout Derick Queen with the 13th pick.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / November 15
James Borrego named Pelicans coach after Willie Green fired
The Pelicans finally made the move everyone around the league figured was coming. Willie Green is out. NBA insider Chris Haynes was first to report the firing, and Marc J.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Total Apex Sports / November 15
Pelicans Fire Head Coach Willie Green After 5 Seasons & 2-10 Start
The New Orleans Pelicans have fired “head coach” Willie Green. After a disastrous 2-10 start to the 2025-26 season, the organization decided it had seen enough.
Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 15
6 best Pelicans options to replace Willie Green and save Zion Williamson’s career
In the wake of a catastrophic 2-10 start, the New Orleans Pelicans have moved on from Willie Green. EVP Joe Dumars could no longer ignore the Smoothie King Center’s sour vibes lingering past the decision to skip the coach’s pregame introduction.
New Orleans Pelicans News / The Spun / November 15
NBA Head Coach Fired Just 12 Games Into 2025-26 Season
It only took 12 games for a coaching change to be made this NBA season. On Saturday morning, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported that head coach Willie Green has been dismissed by the New Orleans Pelicans.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / November 15
Struggling Pelicans make decision on HC Willie Green
The New Orleans Pelicans have gotten off to a brutal start to the 2025-26 season, and they are now making a significant change.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 13
Pacers eyeing a trade for NBA fan favorite to fill in for Tyrese Haliburton
The Indiana Pacers need a change of plans after a horrific 1-10 start to the season.
Zion Williamson News / Field Level Media / November 13
Pelicans clear F Zion Williamson for on-court activities
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was cleared Thursday for contact activity in practice after missing the past five games with a hamstring injury.
Derik Queen News / EasySportz / November 12
The Pelicans Need to Unleash Derik Queen — and Move Him Into the Starting Lineup
New Orleans needs a spark — and their 20-year-old rookie is ready to give them one. The New Orleans Pelicans are 2-8 and trending the wrong way in the West.
Derik Queen News / Yardbarker / November 6
Pelicans rookie commanding more playing time following second win in two nights
Following a dismal start to the 2025-26 season, the rookie center has given his team a glimmer of hope.
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